Crumbl Cookies vs Dave & Buster's Franchise Cost 2026
Crumbl Cookies runs $369K–$875K. Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. The gap at midpoint: $10.0M.
Crumbl Cookies
$369K–$875K
total investment
Investment Difference
$10.0M
Crumbl Cookies costs less
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Crumbl Cookies | Dave & Buster's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $369K–$875K | $5.7M–$15.6M | Crumbl Cookies |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 | Crumbl Cookies |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 5.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 1.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $5.0M | Crumbl Cookies |
| Liquid Capital | $150K | $2.5M | Crumbl Cookies |
| Est. Break-Even | 25.9 yr | 20.9 yr | Dave & Buster's |
Crumbl Cookies Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $369K–$875K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
Bottom Line
Crumbl Cookies costs $10.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dave & Buster's also wins on royalty rate.