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Arby’s Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Arby's is a fast-food restaurant franchise known for its roast beef sandwiches and deli-style menu options, providing a quick and satisfying dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and a variety of flavorful choices.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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2344
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1%
1%
Franchise fee

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$37,500
Investment

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$652,000 - $2,457,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$1,202,000

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-4.8%
-4.8%
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Arby's, established in 1964, has grown into a global powerhouse in the sandwich restaurant industry, ranking as the second-largest brand of its kind. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, began expanding through franchising as early as 1965, just a year after its inception.

What sets Arby's apart in the competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) market is its distinctive Fast Crafted® menu. This menu offers a diverse range of high-quality, deli-inspired sandwiches, along with a selection of sides and desserts.

Arby's commitment to quality and variety, delivered at an affordable price, coupled with the speed and convenience that customers seek, distinguishes it from other sandwich chains.

In addition, Arby's is part of the Inspire Brands family, the second-largest restaurant company in the United States. This affiliation provides Arby's franchisees with significant advantages, including exceptional support and unmatched purchasing power from the outset of their franchise journey.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Arby’s franchise is $652,000 - $2,457,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Arby’s offers 2 options:

Type of Restaurant Initial Investment Range
Free-Standing Leased Restaurant$868,550 to $2,456,600
Non-Free-Standing Leased Restaurant$651,550 to $1,379,600


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a Non-Free-Standing Leased Restaurant.

For more information on the costs required to start an Arby’s franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).


Type of Expenditure Amount
Development Fee$6,250 to $12,500
Franchise Fee$0 to $37,500
Fees and Expenses During Training$10,000 to $25,000
Lease Deposits and Payments$12,000 to $50,000
Site Costs$0 to $4,000
Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees$6,000 to $67,400
Zoning / Permitting Costs$1,000 to $18,000
Building Costs$236,000 to $500,000
Equipment$225,000 to $325,000
Computer Hardware and Software / POS$32,000 to $42,000
Décor Package$11,000 to $35,000
Signage & Drive Thru$25,000 to $45,000
Pre-Opening Wages$21,300 to $41,200
Opening Inventory$18,000 to $26,000
Insurance$10,000 to $16,000
Working Capital / Additional Funds$33,000 to $100,000
Rent - One Month$4,000 to $10,000
Business Licenses, Health Permits, Utilities Deposits$1,000 to $25,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$651,550 to $1,379,600

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Arby’s offers 2 options:

Type of Restaurant Initial Investment Range
Free-Standing Leased Restaurant$868,550 to $2,456,600
Non-Free-Standing Leased Restaurant$651,550 to $1,379,600


The investment information below is based on the estimated initial investment for a Non-Free-Standing Leased Restaurant.

For more information on the costs required to start an Arby’s franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).


Type of Expenditure Amount
Development Fee$6,250 to $12,500
Franchise Fee$0 to $37,500
Fees and Expenses During Training$10,000 to $25,000
Lease Deposits and Payments$12,000 to $50,000
Site Costs$0 to $4,000
Civil & Architectural Drawings / Professional Fees$6,000 to $67,400
Zoning / Permitting Costs$1,000 to $18,000
Building Costs$236,000 to $500,000
Equipment$225,000 to $325,000
Computer Hardware and Software / POS$32,000 to $42,000
Décor Package$11,000 to $35,000
Signage & Drive Thru$25,000 to $45,000
Pre-Opening Wages$21,300 to $41,200
Opening Inventory$18,000 to $26,000
Insurance$10,000 to $16,000
Working Capital / Additional Funds$33,000 to $100,000
Rent - One Month$4,000 to $10,000
Business Licenses, Health Permits, Utilities Deposits$1,000 to $25,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment$651,550 to $1,379,600

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Arby’s's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

Number of units

Arby’s had 3265 total units in 2026, of which 2344 were franchised-owned and 921 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Arby’s

key competitors in the

Sandwich

sector.

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Revenue
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$2,457,000

$1,202,000

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Training 

Arby's provides a comprehensive training program to ensure franchisees are thoroughly prepared to manage their franchises successfully. The training process is structured as follows:

Initially, every new franchisee, or an approved owner in the case of corporate or business entities, must attend the New Franchisee Orientation (NFO).

The NFO offers a concise introduction to the Arby’s Restaurant system and the corporate support services available. This orientation typically occurs quarterly at the Arby’s Support Center, though the schedule may adjust based on demand.

After the orientation, franchisees proceed to the more extensive Arby’s Restaurant Management Training Program (MTP), held in one of the Nationally Certified Training Restaurants (NCTR) nationwide.

This 7-week operational training program is meticulously designed to provide franchisees and their teams with the essential skills and knowledge required to operate the restaurant effectively.

Territory Protection

Franchisees are given the right to operate an Arby’s Restaurant within a designated "Protected Area." Within this area, they must develop and manage their franchised restaurants. However, these territorial rights do not guarantee exclusivity.

Franchisees should be aware that they might encounter competition from other franchisees or different distribution channels in the future. The License Agreement does not offer options, rights of first refusal, or similar privileges for acquiring additional franchises within the Protected Area or neighboring regions.

Moreover, the continuation of territorial rights under the License Agreement is not contingent upon reaching specific sales targets, market penetration, or other conditions.

Competitors

Below are some of Arby’s's key competitors in the Sandwich sector.

Supreme Deli

Franchisees

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24
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$21,000 - $229,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Frank & Furter's

Franchisees

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3
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$351,000 - $875,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$642,000

Abu Omar Halal

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$335,000 - $634,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Extreme Pita

Franchisees

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1
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$192,000 - $513,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Sub-Ology

Franchisees

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0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$285,000 - $443,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Miller's Famous Sandwiches

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$336,000 - $691,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

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