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Dunkin Donuts vs GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Dunkin Donuts and GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES are full-service restaurants franchises. Dunkin Donuts requires an investment of $532K – $1.8M while GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES requires $277K – $403K. In terms of revenue, Dunkin Donuts reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES has a lower charge-off rate (4.7%) compared to Dunkin Donuts (7.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier) and GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$532K – $1.8M
$277K – $403K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.9%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$540K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.5% (1341 loans)
4.7% (89 loans)
Total Units
8,780
358
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1955
2008
FDD Year
2026
2025