Domino's Pizza vs McDonald's Franchise Cost 2026
Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. The gap at midpoint: $1.5M.
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.5M
Domino's Pizza costs less
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Domino's Pizza | McDonald's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $164K–$536K | $1.3M–$2.3M | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 4.0% | McDonald's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 6.0% | 4.0% | McDonald's |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $500K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $500K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 76.2 yr | 14.1 yr | McDonald's |
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $1.5M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. McDonald's also wins on royalty rate.