Chick-fil-A vs Dave & Buster's Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. The gap at midpoint: $9.4M.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$9.4M
Chick-fil-A costs less
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Dave & Buster's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $5.7M–$15.6M | Chick-fil-A |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $50,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 1.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $5.0M | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $2.5M | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 20.9 yr | Chick-fil-A |
Chick-fil-A Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $342K–$2.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.1M
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
Bottom Line
Chick-fil-A costs $9.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.