Arby's

Inspire Brands · EST. 1964 · Atlanta, Georgia

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US UNITS3,3192025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS3,6132025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Figures, scope and source dates

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02About the Brand

Fast-food sandwich restaurant chain known for roast beef sandwiches and curly fries

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

3,407

2019

3,445

2020

3,349

2021

3,397

2022

3,312

2023

3,397

2024

3,319

2025

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

The brand offers multiple restaurant formats. Site, format and market availability require confirmation during the application process.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

Operating commitment

The published process includes application, discussion with the franchise team, FDD review and an interview before signing.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

Initial investment / development estimate: $651,550–$2,456,600
US web-summary investment range; confirm the applicable restaurant format
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Initial franchise fee: $37,500
US initial franchise fee as listed in the web summary
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Separate development fee: $12,500
US; per restaurant
Listed separately from the initial franchise fee; confirm timing and any credits in the FDD.
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Liquid capital / personal funds: $500,000
US candidate liquid-assets requirement
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Net worth: $1,000,000
US candidate net-worth requirement
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Royalty / service fee: 4%
Percentage of gross sales
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.
Advertising / marketing contribution: 5.2%
Percentage of gross sales
Minimum combined advertising contribution.
Arby's — Inspire Brands franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary referring to the FDD issued March 26, 2026.

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