The total investment amount to establish a Domino’s Pizza franchise ranges from $119,950 to $461,700. This includes the company’s franchise fee of $25,000. Once the store has been built and operations begin, franchisees are expected to pay the parent company a royalty fee of 5.5% on gross sales, and a marketing fee of 3% in exchange for the marketing services provided by the franchisor. The franchisor particularly requires franchisees to manage a store for at least one year before being granted a franchise, hence why the majority of franchisees began their careers as hourly employees of Domino’s.
Additionally, Domino’s Pizza does not allow franchisees to have business interests outside the franchise location. And instead, owners must have at least 51% ownership and be willing to personally oversee store operations daily. Finally, the franchisor requires all candidates have a minimum net worth of $250,000 and liquid assets totaling at least $75,000.