Burger King vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026
Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $2.3M.
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.3M
Keller Williams costs less
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Burger King | Keller Williams | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.9M–$3.3M | $183K–$336K | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $35,000 | Keller Williams |
| Royalty Rate | 4.5% | 6.0% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 0.0% | Keller Williams |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $0 | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $150K | Keller Williams |
| Est. Break-Even | 52.4 yr | 3.6 yr | Keller Williams |
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Keller Williams costs $2.3M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.