Buffalo Wild Wings vs Crumbl Cookies Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Crumbl Cookies runs $369K–$875K. The gap at midpoint: $2.2M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.2M
Crumbl Cookies costs less
Crumbl Cookies
$369K–$875K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Crumbl Cookies | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $369K–$875K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Crumbl Cookies |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 8.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 2.0% | Crumbl Cookies |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $400K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $150K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 25.9 yr | Buffalo Wild Wings |
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Crumbl Cookies Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $369K–$875K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Crumbl Cookies costs $2.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.