Burger King vs Dave & Buster's Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. The gap at midpoint: $8.1M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$8.1M
Burger King costs less
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Dave & Buster's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $5.7M–$15.6M | Burger King |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | Burger King |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 5.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 1.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $5.0M | Burger King |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $2.5M | Burger King |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 20.9 yr | Dave & Buster's |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
Bottom Line
Burger King costs $8.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.