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Circle K vs Dunkin Donuts

Franchise Comparison 2026

Circle K is a retail franchise, while Dunkin Donuts operates in full-service restaurants. Circle K requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.7M while Dunkin Donuts requires $532K – $1.8M. In terms of revenue, Circle K reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, Circle K has a lower charge-off rate (6.7%) compared to Dunkin Donuts (7.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Circle K A (Strongest tier) and Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.7M
$532K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$40K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
5.9%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.7% (80 loans)
7.5% (1341 loans)
Total Units
6,063
8,780
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
1955
FDD Year
2024
2026