Cookout vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $499K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$499K
Domino's Pizza costs less
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Domino's Pizza | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $164K–$536K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $25,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.5% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 6.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $75K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 76.2 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $499K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.