Baskin-Robbins vs Cookout Franchise Cost 2026
Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. The gap at midpoint: $604K.
Baskin-Robbins
$97K–$394K
total investment
Investment Difference
$604K
Baskin-Robbins costs less
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Baskin-Robbins | Cookout | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $97K–$394K | $500K–$1.2M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $0 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $500K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $250K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Est. Break-Even | 58.7 yr | 2.8 yr | Cookout |
Baskin-Robbins Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $97K–$394K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Bottom Line
Baskin-Robbins costs $604K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.