Dunkin' Franchising alternatives
Dunkin' lists Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 5 food & beverage programs accept the same kinds of partners.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Jimmy John's, Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales.
Dunkin' vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkin' | Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $250,000 liquid assets; $500,000 net worth. |
| Jimmy John's | Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $200,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Arby's | Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $500,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Crumbl | Minimum liquidity of $200,000 | — | Franchisee | Minimum liquidity of $200,000. |
| Domino's | Not published | — | Franchisee | At least one year as a Domino's general manager or supervisor; only internal candidates are considered in the U.S. |
| Burger King | Not published | — | Franchisee | Proven operators, primarily for multi-unit acquisitions |
The 5 alternatives
Jimmy John's Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise a fast sandwich brand with 2,600+ restaurants. Terms: Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales. Partners get training and franchise business consultant, real estate and construction guidance, national marketing.
Arby's Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise a meat-focused sandwich chain with 3,500+ restaurants. Terms: Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales. Partners get training and franchise business consultant, real estate guidance, national marketing.
Crumbl Franchising
Open a Crumbl cookie bakery with a weekly rotating menu. Partners get site selection help from hq, training and onboarding, ordering app and tech stack.
Domino's Franchising (U.S.)
Pizza franchise ownership reserved for experienced Domino's managers. Partners get franchise management school for internal candidates.
Burger King Franchising
Global burger franchise, now growing mainly through multi-unit deals. Partners get training and support program, priority market guidance.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Dunkin' Franchising?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Jimmy John's (Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales); Arby's (Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales); Crumbl (Minimum liquidity of $200,000); Domino's (Not published); Burger King (Not published). Each is open to franchisees like Dunkin''s program.
Dunkin' or Jimmy John's: which partner program is better?
Dunkin' lists Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales (royalty); Jimmy John's lists Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales (royalty). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Dunkin' alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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