Jersey Mike's vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $141K.
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Investment Difference
$141K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Jersey Mike's | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $252K–$755K | $389K–$902K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $18,500 | $20,000 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 6.5% | 6.0% | Wingstop |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 4.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $300K | $1.2M | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $600K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 13.7 yr | 20.2 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $141K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Wingstop also wins on royalty rate.