Buffalo Wild Wings vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $1.6M.
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.6M
Dunkin' costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Buffalo Wild Wings | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.6M–$3.9M | $526K–$1.8M | Dunkin' |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $40,000 | Dunkin' |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.9% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.5% | 5.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $500K | Dunkin' |
| Liquid Capital | $750K | $250K | Dunkin' |
| Est. Break-Even | 22.7 yr | 96.5 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
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Dunkin' costs $1.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.