Dunkin' vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $664K.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$664K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 6.5% | Dunkin' |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $664K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dunkin' also wins on royalty rate.