Domino's Pizza vs Firehouse Subs Franchise Cost 2026
Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. Firehouse Subs runs $351K–$667K. The gap at midpoint: $158K.
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Investment Difference
$158K
Domino's Pizza costs less
Firehouse Subs
$351K–$667K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Domino's Pizza | Firehouse Subs | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $164K–$536K | $351K–$667K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 | Firehouse Subs |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 6.0% | Domino's Pizza |
| Ad Fund Fee | 6.0% | 3.0% | Firehouse Subs |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $300K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $80K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 76.2 yr | 20.0 yr | Firehouse Subs |
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Firehouse Subs Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $351K–$667K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $850K
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $158K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Domino's Pizza also wins on royalty rate.