Camp Bow Wow vs Cookout Franchise Cost 2026
Camp Bow Wow runs $880K–$1.6M. Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. The gap at midpoint: $376K.
Camp Bow Wow
$880K–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$376K
Cookout costs less
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Camp Bow Wow | Cookout | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $880K–$1.6M | $500K–$1.2M | Cookout |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $0 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 7.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $500K | Cookout |
| Liquid Capital | $300K | $250K | Cookout |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.4 yr | 2.8 yr | Cookout |
Camp Bow Wow Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $880K–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Bottom Line
Cookout costs $376K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.