Chick-fil-A vs Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. The gap at midpoint: $329K.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$329K
Pet Supplies Plus costs less
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Pet Supplies Plus | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $564K–$1.4M | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $49,900 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 3.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $800K | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $400K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 4.4 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
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Bottom Line
Pet Supplies Plus costs $329K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.