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Baskin-Robbins vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026

Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $105K.

Baskin-Robbins

$97K–$394K

total investment

Investment Difference

$105K

Baskin-Robbins costs less

Domino's Pizza

$164K–$536K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Baskin-Robbins Domino's Pizza Lower Cost
Total Investment $97K–$394K $164K–$536K Baskin-Robbins
Franchise Fee $25,000 $25,000 Baskin-Robbins
Royalty Rate 5.9% 5.5% Domino's Pizza
Ad Fund Fee 5.0% 6.0% Baskin-Robbins
Net Worth Required $250K $250K Baskin-Robbins
Liquid Capital $100K $75K Domino's Pizza
Est. Break-Even 58.7 yr 76.2 yr Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$97K–$394K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Royalty
5.9%
Est. Annual Revenue
$380K
Full Baskin-Robbins Cost Breakdown →

Domino's Pizza Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$164K–$536K
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Royalty
5.5%
Est. Annual Revenue
$920K
Full Domino's Pizza Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Baskin-Robbins costs $105K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Domino's Pizza also wins on royalty rate.