Dunkin' Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Dunkin' franchise: $527K–$1833K investment, 5.9% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$527K–$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$40K–$90K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5.9%
weekly gross sales
Ad Fund
5%
weekly gross sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.9% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.3M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.4x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.9%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.3M, you'd pay approximately $77K/year in royalties alone, plus $65K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| The Center Initial Access Fee | $340 |
| Initial Training Fee (per additional person beyond first 2-4) | $4K |
| Marketing Start-Up Fee (Standard) | $10K |
| Site Design Fee (PSL) | $1K |
| Kitchen Layout Design Fee (PKL, new) | $1K |
| Kitchen Layout Design Fee (PKL, remodel) | $750 |
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