Burger King vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $1.4M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.4M
Dunkin' costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $526K–$1.8M | Dunkin' |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $40,000 | Dunkin' |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 5.9% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 5.0% | Burger King |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $500K | Dunkin' |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $250K | Dunkin' |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 96.5 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
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 $1.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.