Domino's Pizza vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.6M.
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.6M
Domino's Pizza costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Domino's Pizza | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $164K–$536K | $575K–$3.4M | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $45,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 5.5% | Domino's Pizza |
| Ad Fund Fee | 6.0% | 4.25% | Taco Bell |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $1.5M | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $75K | $750K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 76.2 yr | 46.1 yr | Taco Bell |
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $1.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Domino's Pizza also wins on royalty rate.