Dave & Buster's vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $10.1M.
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$10.1M
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dave & Buster's | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $5.7M–$15.6M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 5.0% | 6.5% | Dave & Buster's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 1.0% | 2.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $5.0M | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $2.5M | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.9 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike'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
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 $10.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dave & Buster's also wins on royalty rate.