Buffalo Wild Wings vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $2.4M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.4M
Domino's Pizza costs less
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Domino's Pizza | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $164K–$536K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.5% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 6.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $75K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 76.2 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
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $2.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.