Dunkin' vs Firehouse Subs Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Firehouse Subs runs $351K–$667K. The gap at midpoint: $659K.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$659K
Firehouse Subs costs less
Firehouse Subs
$351K–$667K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Firehouse Subs | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $351K–$667K | Firehouse Subs |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $20,000 | Firehouse Subs |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 6.0% | Dunkin' |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 3.0% | Firehouse Subs |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $300K | Firehouse Subs |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $80K | Firehouse Subs |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 20.0 yr | Firehouse Subs |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Firehouse Subs Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $351K–$667K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $850K
Bottom Line
Firehouse Subs costs $659K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dunkin' also wins on royalty rate.