Chick-fil-A vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $1.0M.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.0M
Keller Williams costs less
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Keller Williams | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $183K–$336K | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $35,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 0.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $0 | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $150K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 3.6 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
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 $1.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.