Cookout vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $318K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$318K
Cookout costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $526K–$1.8M | Cookout |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $40,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.9% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 5.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | Cookout |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $250K | Cookout |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 96.5 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Cookout costs $318K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.