FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Dunkin’.
Based on 2025 FDD · 3 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Dunkin’ franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $211K – $1.8M. Reported owner economics show $26K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $90K franchise fee · 10.9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
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Use this as a source-document screening summary: FDD investment range, royalty/ad burden, Item 19 economics, SBA repayment outcomes, unit movement, and comparable-brand context. Treat missing or low-confidence fields as diligence flags — not as blanks to ignore.
Dunkin’ requires a total initial investment of $211K to $1.8M (midpoint approximately $1.0M), with an initial franchise fee of $90K. The ongoing fee burden is 10.9% (5.9% royalty plus 5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Dunkin’ locations is $1.2M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $26K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 2.5% with a payback period of approximately 39.2 years.
Dunkin’ operates approximately 8,265 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 2.5% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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