Arby's Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
3,265 locations (2025), -3% YoY(Item 20)
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,201,669
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$651,550 – $2,456,600
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$0
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
4%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
About Arby's
Arby's Restaurants, operating under the Arby's brand, offer deli-inspired sandwiches and related items. They operate under trademarks and a system that may change. The brand aims to inspire smiles through delightful experiences, celebrating Meatcraft® with high-quality proteins and innovative sides like curly fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's provides a Fast Crafted® restaurant service, blending quick-service speed with fast-casual quality. Franchises are available for traditional full-menu restaurants and non-traditional limited-menu locations. Multi-brand locations with Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, Jimmy John's, and Sonic are also offered.
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Arby's Franchise FAQ
How much does a Arby's franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $651,550 to $2,456,600.
What is the Arby's franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $0 to $37,500.
What royalty does Arby's charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 4%.
How much revenue does a Arby's franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,201,669 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Arby's franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Arby's. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.