Cookout vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026
Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $589K.
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$589K
Keller Williams costs less
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Cookout | Keller Williams | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $500K–$1.2M | $183K–$336K | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $0 | $35,000 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 6.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $0 | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $150K | Keller Williams |
| Est. Break-Even | 2.8 yr | 3.6 yr | Cookout |
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Keller Williams costs $589K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.