Domino's franchise
Domino's is a delivery and carryout pizza chain whose stores rely on online ordering and tight delivery operations. Traditional stores deliver and offer carryout; non-traditional stores in places like campuses and stadiums are usually carryout only. At the end of 2025 there were 7,210 Domino's locations in the US, 6,948 franchised and 262 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $231K–$744K
- Franchise fee
- Up to $10K
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Locations, 2025
- 7,210+510 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1967
- Franchisor based in
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Time to open
- 1 to 6 months after applying
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- None offered
From Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Domino's franchise costs
Opening a newly built Domino's store costs an estimated $231,450 to $743,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 30
Domino's franchise fee
The franchise fee is up to $10,000, waived under some incentive programs. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 21
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5.5% of royalty sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 4% of weekly royalty sales to the advertising fund, plus 1% to 4% where a local advertising co-op applies. |
Source: Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Domino's publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports average and median weekly unit sales for traditional stores. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 65
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,600 (+162) | 288 | 16 |
| 2024 | 6,751 (+151) | 292 | 9 |
| 2025 | 6,948 (+197) | 262 | 17 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 68
How Domino's compares
Of the 9 pizza franchises on this site, Domino's is the cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Domino's | Typical pizza |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $231K | $573K |
| Royalty | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Closed or left per year | 0.2% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +7.9% | +6.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 6 of 9 |
Typical is the median across the 9 brands in pizza franchises.
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Domino's franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Domino's?
1 to 6 months after applying, according to Domino's's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Domino's help with financing?
No. Domino's does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a Domino's franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Domino's growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 552 franchised locations opened and 42 closed or left, a net change of +7.9%. About 0.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 2% typical for pizza franchises.
How does Domino's compare with other pizza franchises?
Of the 9 pizza franchises here, Domino's is the cheapest to open (low end $231K against a $573K median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 5.5% royalty is in line with the 5.3% median.
Does Domino's say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports average and median weekly unit sales for traditional stores. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Domino's based?
Domino's Pizza Franchising LLC is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and the brand has sold franchises since 1967.