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Cruise Planners vs Dunkin Donuts

Franchise Comparison 2026

Cruise Planners is a recreation & entertainment franchise, while Dunkin Donuts operates in full-service restaurants. Cruise Planners requires an investment of $2K – $21K while Dunkin Donuts requires $532K – $1.8M. In terms of revenue, Dunkin Donuts reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. Dunkin Donuts has SBA lending data on file with a 7.5% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Cruise Planners A (Strongest tier) and Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2K – $21K
$532K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee
$695
$40K
Royalty Rate
1.5%
5.9%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$411K
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
7.5% (1341 loans)
Total Units
3,125
8,780
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
1955
FDD Year
2026
2026