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Dunkin' vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026

Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $907K.

Dunkin'

$526K–$1.8M

total investment

Investment Difference

$907K

Keller Williams costs less

Keller Williams

$183K–$336K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category Dunkin' Keller Williams Lower Cost
Total Investment $526K–$1.8M $183K–$336K Keller Williams
Franchise Fee $40,000 $35,000 Keller Williams
Royalty Rate 5.9% 6.0% Dunkin'
Ad Fund Fee 5.0% 0.0% Keller Williams
Net Worth Required $500K $0 Keller Williams
Liquid Capital $250K $150K Keller Williams
Est. Break-Even 96.5 yr 3.6 yr Keller Williams

Dunkin' Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$526K–$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Royalty
5.9%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Dunkin' Cost Breakdown →

Keller Williams Profile

Category
real estate
Total Investment
$183K–$336K
Franchise Fee
$35,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.2M
Full Keller Williams Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Keller Williams costs $907K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Dunkin' also wins on royalty rate.