Chick-fil-A vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $118K.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$118K
Dunkin' costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $526K–$1.8M | Dunkin' |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $40,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.9% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 5.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $500K | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $250K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 96.5 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
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Dunkin' costs $118K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.