Arby's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Arby's franchise: $862K–$2451K investment, 4% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$862K–$2.5M
Franchise Fee
$38K
Non-refundable
Royalty
4%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
5.2%
Gross Sales (minimum aggregate including Advertising and Marketing Service Fee, Local Market Advertising, and Local Cooperative Area Advertising)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5.2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $50/monthly per restaurant |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.3M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.7x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.2%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.3M, you'd pay approximately $51K/year in royalties alone, plus $66K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee — Standard Traditional Restaurant | $13K |
| Development Fee — Non-Traditional Restaurant | — |
| Development Fee — NRO Incentive | $13K |
| Training Fee (MTP Learning Path) | — |
| Drive-Thru Only (DTO) Incentive — cash rebate | $-25,000 |
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