Burger King vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $2.2M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.2M
Domino's Pizza costs less
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Domino's Pizza | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $164K–$536K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 5.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 6.0% | Burger King |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $75K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 76.2 yr | Burger King |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
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 $2.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.