Domino's Pizza vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $817K.
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Investment Difference
$817K
Domino's Pizza costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Domino's Pizza | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $164K–$536K | $526K–$1.8M | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 5.9% | Domino's Pizza |
| Ad Fund Fee | 6.0% | 5.0% | Dunkin' |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $500K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 76.2 yr | 96.5 yr | Domino's Pizza |
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $817K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Domino's Pizza also wins on royalty rate.