Cookout vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $345K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$345K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $18,500 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.5% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 13.7 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $345K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.