Dunkin' vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $1.0M.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.0M
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $59,000 | Dunkin' |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 5.0% | Home Instead |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $1.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Home Instead also wins on royalty rate.