Dunkin' Donuts Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
8,780 locations (2025), +3.3% YoY(Item 20)
A Dunkin' Donuts franchise requires an estimated total investment of $216,400 to $1,832,500, including a $40,000 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 5.9% (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $1,297,694 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,297,694
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$216,400 – $1,832,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
5.9%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Dunkin' Donuts Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $216,400 – $1,832,500Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 – $90,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 5.9%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $1,297,694Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 8,780 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Dunkin' Donuts Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$40,000 – $90,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
5.9%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
5% exact
Technology fee(Item 6)
$340
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$21,500 – $600,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' is a leading quick-service restaurant franchise featuring donuts, coffee, espresso, bagels, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, and other food and beverage products. With nearly 10,000 U.S. locations and over 4,200 international restaurants, Dunkin' operates under the Inspire Brands umbrella and offers both single-branded and combo restaurant formats with Baskin-Robbins.
What Dunkin' Donuts' FDD Discloses
Dunkin' Donuts' average unit revenue of $1,304,217 sat above its median of $1,297,694 (2026 FDD, Item 19) — the gap that a simple average hides. Individual results vary.
In 2025, Dunkin' Donuts' franchised system recorded 326 franchised openings, 143 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Dunkin' Donuts Franchise FAQ
How much does a Dunkin' Donuts franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $216,400 to $1,832,500.
What is the Dunkin' Donuts franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $40,000 to $90,000.
What royalty does Dunkin' Donuts charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 5.9%.
How much revenue does a Dunkin' Donuts franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,297,694 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Dunkin' Donuts franchise owner make?
Dunkin' Donuts disclosed median unit revenue of $1,297,694 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Dunkin' Donuts franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dunkin' Donuts. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.