McDonald's vs Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost 2026
McDonald's runs $1.3M–$2.3M. Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. The gap at midpoint: $852K.
McDonald's
$1.3M–$2.3M
total investment
Investment Difference
$852K
Pet Supplies Plus costs less
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | McDonald's | Pet Supplies Plus | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.3M–$2.3M | $564K–$1.4M | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $49,900 | McDonald's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 3.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.0% | 2.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $800K | McDonald's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $400K | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Est. Break-Even | 14.1 yr | 4.4 yr | Pet Supplies Plus |
McDonald's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.3M–$2.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.2M
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Bottom Line
Pet Supplies Plus costs $852K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Pet Supplies Plus also wins on royalty rate.