How Much Does It Cost to Open a Dunkin' Franchise?
Verified · 2026 WI filingAs of its 2026 FDD, opening a Dunkin' franchise costs an estimated $532,400 to $1,832,500 in total initial investment.
| Total investment | $532,400 to $1,832,500[1] |
| Franchise fee | $40,000 to $90,000[1] |
| Royalty | 5.9%[1] |
| Ad fund | 5%[1] |
Financial Performance (Item 19)
| Average unit revenue | $1,372,069 |
| Median unit revenue | $1,297,694 |
Annual Unit Volumes (AUV), defined as Gross Sales, for 7,010 '2025 Franchised Restaurants' (traditional and non-traditional/SDO locations) during fiscal year 2025 (Dec 30, 2024 to Dec 28, 2025). Data presented overall, by quartile, by Site Type/Venue, by drive-thru status, and as counts/percentages exceeding certain AUV thresholds. Figures are historical Gross Sales only, not net income or profit; do not reflect costs of sales or operating expenses.
Outlet Counts by Filing Year (Item 20)
| FDD Year | Total Outlets | Opened | Closed | Terminated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8744 | 314 | 55 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Dunkin' franchise?
According to Dunkin''s 2026 FDD, the estimated total initial investment is $532,400 to $1,832,500.
What is the Dunkin' franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee disclosed in the 2026 FDD is $40,000 to $90,000.
What is the Dunkin' royalty fee?
Dunkin' charges a royalty of 5.9% of gross sales, plus a 5% advertising fund contribution, per its 2026 FDD.
Does Dunkin' disclose franchise owner earnings?
Yes — Dunkin''s 2026 FDD includes an Item 19 Financial Performance Representation. Average unit revenue was $1,372,069.
How many Dunkin' locations are there?
Dunkin' had 8,744 outlets as of its 2026 FDD.
Where does this Dunkin' franchise data come from?
Every figure on this page is extracted from Dunkin''s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed with WI and human-verified against the source filing.
Sources
- 2026 FDD, filed with WI — state registry record — last verified from the 2026 FDD on 2026-07-26
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