Burger King vs Crumbl Cookies Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Crumbl Cookies runs $369K–$875K. The gap at midpoint: $1.9M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.9M
Crumbl Cookies costs less
Crumbl Cookies
$369K–$875K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Crumbl Cookies | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $369K–$875K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Crumbl Cookies |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 8.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Crumbl Cookies |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $400K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $150K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 25.9 yr | Crumbl Cookies |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
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 $1.9M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.