Baskin-Robbins vs Dave & Buster's Franchise Cost 2026
Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. The gap at midpoint: $10.4M.
Baskin-Robbins
$97K–$394K
total investment
Investment Difference
$10.4M
Baskin-Robbins costs less
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Baskin-Robbins | Dave & Buster's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $97K–$394K | $5.7M–$15.6M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 | Baskin-Robbins |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 5.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 1.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $5.0M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $2.5M | Baskin-Robbins |
| Est. Break-Even | 58.7 yr | 20.9 yr | Dave & Buster's |
Baskin-Robbins Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $97K–$394K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
Bottom Line
Baskin-Robbins costs $10.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dave & Buster's also wins on royalty rate.