Firehouse Subs vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
Firehouse Subs runs $351K–$667K. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $136K.
Firehouse Subs
$351K–$667K
total investment
Investment Difference
$136K
Firehouse Subs costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Firehouse Subs | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $351K–$667K | $389K–$902K | Firehouse Subs |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $20,000 | Firehouse Subs |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 6.0% | Firehouse Subs |
| Ad Fund Fee | 3.0% | 4.0% | Firehouse Subs |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $1.2M | Firehouse Subs |
| Liquid Capital | $80K | $600K | Firehouse Subs |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.0 yr | 20.2 yr | Firehouse Subs |
Firehouse Subs Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $351K–$667K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $850K
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
Firehouse Subs costs $136K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Firehouse Subs also wins on royalty rate.