Burger King vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $2.4M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.4M
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,000 | Burger King |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 5.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $2.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.