Dave & Buster's vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026
Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $10.3M.
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$10.3M
Domino's Pizza costs less
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dave & Buster's | Domino's Pizza | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $5.7M–$15.6M | $164K–$536K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $25,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 5.5% | Dave & Buster's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 1.0% | 6.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $5.0M | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $2.5M | $75K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.9 yr | 76.2 yr | Dave & Buster's |
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
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 $10.3M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dave & Buster's also wins on royalty rate.