Burger King vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $2.1M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.1M
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 6.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's 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.