Burger King vs Firehouse Subs Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Firehouse Subs runs $351K–$667K. The gap at midpoint: $2.1M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.1M
Firehouse Subs costs less
Firehouse Subs
$351K–$667K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Firehouse Subs | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $351K–$667K | Firehouse Subs |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Firehouse Subs |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 6.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 3.0% | Firehouse Subs |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $300K | Firehouse Subs |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $80K | Firehouse Subs |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 20.0 yr | Firehouse Subs |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Firehouse Subs Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $351K–$667K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $850K
Bottom Line
Firehouse Subs costs $2.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.