Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data
Total Investment
$119,950 – $461,700
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Royalty Rate
5.5%
The total initial investment to open a Domino's Pizza franchise ranges from $119,950 to $461,700, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $10,000.
Midpoint estimate: $290,825
$10,000
One-time initial fee
The Domino's Pizza franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Domino's Pizza brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.
Royalty Fee
5.5%
of gross revenue
Ad/Marketing Fund
1.0%
of gross revenue
Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 6.5% of gross revenue
Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.
| Fee Type | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 5.5 | PCT | Royalty Sales are the total receipts from all sales of pizza, beverages and other products or services authorized for sale at the Store or at any approved off-site location. Paid via electronic funds transfer by Thursday of each week on royalty sales for the week ending on the preceding Sunday. |
| Advertising Fund | 4.0 | PCT | Non-Traditional Stores may receive a partial credit or make a reduced contribution. Paid same as Royalty Fee (Thursday of each week). See Item 11 for information concerning advertising and promotion. |
| Reservation Fee | 25000.0 | FIXED | Under Development Agreement. Due if: (i) no executed lease copy provided 90 days after Required Open By Date; or (ii) approved construction not begun within 180 days of Required Open By Date; or (iii) required new Stores not opened. Payment due within 30 days of written notice. Non-refundable. |
Category
QSR
System Size
7,043 units
Franchise Score
out of 100
Domino's Pizza operates a delivery-focused pizza restaurant chain with technology-enabled ordering and logistics systems. The brand has revolutionized pizza delivery through digital innovation, real-time tracking, and a vast delivery network.
Median Revenue
$1,164,852
per year, per location
Estimated Owner Profit
$157,255
per year
Profit Margin
13.5%
of revenue
Estimation method: benchmark
Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 1.8 years
Based on midpoint investment of $290,825 and estimated annual owner profit of $157,255.
Avg. Annual Closure Rate
0.1%
Low risk — below industry average
Net Unit Growth
-6222 units
From 2022 to 2025
| Year | Start | Opened | Closed | Transfers | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6222 | +253 | -5 | — | 6438 |
| 2023 | 6438 | +178 | -8 | — | 6600 |
| 2024 | 6600 | +160 | -2 | — | 6751 |
| 2025 | 20 | +190 | — | — | — |
Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Domino's Pizza franchise opportunity:
Overall Score
88/100
Strong opportunity
Est. Payback Period
1.8 yrs
Fast payback
Risk Level
Low
0.1% annual closure rate
Domino's Pizza scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,164,852 and a combined fee burden of 6.5% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.
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