Dunkin' vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $804K.
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$804K
Dunkin' costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Dunkin' | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $526K–$1.8M | $575K–$3.4M | Dunkin' |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $45,000 | Dunkin' |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 5.5% | Taco Bell |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 4.25% | Taco Bell |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.5M | Dunkin' |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $750K | Dunkin' |
| Est. Break-Even | 96.5 yr | 46.1 yr | Taco Bell |
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Dunkin' costs $804K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Taco Bell also wins on royalty rate.