Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data
Total Investment
$313,000 – $3,454,000
Franchise Fee
$37,500
Royalty Rate
4.0%
The total initial investment to open a Arby's franchise ranges from $313,000 to $3,454,000, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $37,500.
Midpoint estimate: $1,883,500
$37,500
One-time initial fee
The Arby's franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Arby's brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.
Royalty Fee
4.0%
of gross revenue
Ad/Marketing Fund
4.2%
of gross revenue
Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 8.2% of gross revenue
Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.
| Fee Type | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 4.0 | PCT | Manually corrected — 4% royalty per FDD |
| Advertising Fee | 4.2 | PCT | Manually corrected — 4.2% ad fund per FDD |
Category
QSR
System Size
3,400 units
Franchise Score
out of 100
Arby's operates a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in roast beef sandwiches and other meat-focused products. The brand differentiates itself through its meat-centric menu and commitment to quality ingredients in the QSR space.
Median Revenue
$1,350,603
per year, per location
Estimated Owner Profit
$225,551
per year
Profit Margin
16.7%
of revenue
Estimation method: benchmark
Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 8.4 years
Based on midpoint investment of $1,883,500 and estimated annual owner profit of $225,551.
Avg. Annual Closure Rate
0.0%
Low risk — below industry average
Net Unit Growth
-5 units
From 2022 to 2024
| Year | Start | Opened | Closed | Transfers | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2291 | +62 | — | — | 2305 |
| 2023 | 2305 | +55 | -1 | — | 2316 |
| 2024 | 2316 | +33 | — | — | 2286 |
Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Arby's franchise opportunity:
Overall Score
76/100
Strong opportunity
Est. Payback Period
8.4 yrs
Longer payback
Risk Level
Low
0.0% annual closure rate
Arby's scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $1,350,603 and a combined fee burden of 8.2% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.
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