Chick-fil-A vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $782K.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$782K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $18,500 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.5% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $300K | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $100K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 13.7 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
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 $782K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.