Cookout vs Crumbl Cookies Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Crumbl Cookies runs $369K–$875K. The gap at midpoint: $228K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$228K
Crumbl Cookies costs less
Crumbl Cookies
$369K–$875K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Crumbl Cookies | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $369K–$875K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $25,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 8.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $400K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $150K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 25.9 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Crumbl Cookies Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $369K–$875K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Crumbl Cookies costs $228K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.