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How Much Does a Arby's Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Arby's franchise costs between $651,550 and $2,456,600 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $18,750.

$651,550

Minimum Investment

$2,456,600

Maximum Investment

$18,750

Franchise Fee

$6,250 – $50,000

Fee Range

Arby's Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $18,750

Item 7 Fee Estimate $6,250 – $50,000

Arby's Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Arby's franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $6,250 – $50,000

Franchise Fee See Item 5 · See Item 5 - earlier of 90 days prior to opening or upon commencement of construction $0 – $37,500

Development Fee See Item 5 · Upon execution of Development Agreement $6,250 – $12,500

Real Estate $456,000 – $1,062,400

Building Costs As arranged $400,000 – $850,000

Civil& Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees As arranged $40,000 – $152,400

Lease Deposits and Payments Lump Sum · At lease signing or prior to opening $12,000 – $50,000

Rent (one month) As arranged · Installments each month $4,000 – $10,000

Equipment & Assets $319,000 – $494,000

Equipment As arranged $225,000 – $325,000

Signage &Drive Thru As arranged $44,000 – $88,000

Computer Hardware and Software/ POS As arranged $32,000 – $55,000

Opening Inventory As arranged $18,000 – $26,000

Training $10,000 – $25,000

Fees and Expenses During Training As arranged $10,000 – $25,000

Working Capital & Reserves $33,000 – $100,000

Working Capital / Additional Funds As arranged $33,000 – $100,000

Other Costs Up to $725,200

Site Costs As arranged $0 – $451,000

Zoning / Permitting Costs As arranged $1,000 – $112,000

Landscaping As arranged $0 – $45,000

Pre-Opening Wages As arranged $21,300 – $41,200

Décor Package As arranged $11,000 – $35,000

Business Licenses, Health Permits, Utilities Deposits As arranged $1,000 – $25,000

Insurance As arranged $10,000 – $16,000

Total Estimated Investment $651,550 – $2,456,600

How Does Arby's Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Arby's's minimum investment of $651,550 is above the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $315,233.

$651,550

Arby's Min

$315,233

Food & Beverage Median Min

$2,456,600

Arby's Max

$693,450

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Arby's?

The total startup cost for a Arby's franchise ranges from $651,550 to $2,456,600, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Real Estate at $456,000 to $1,062,400.

How much is the Arby's franchise fee?

The Arby's franchise fee is $18,750, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Arby's a good investment?

Arby's requires a total franchise investment of $651,550 to $2,456,600 and scores Legal Risk: 80/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Arby's franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Arby's franchise owner make?

The 2026 FDD does not necessarily disclose owner profit. It shows auv of $1,274,787 for 2,182 real franchise locations. Sales and revenue figures do not show expenses, debt service, taxes, or owner take-home income.

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