# How Much Does a Arby's Franchise Cost?

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Sourced Arby's franchise fees, investment estimates, candidate requirements and operating model, with scope and unresolved facts.

## Availability and operating 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 franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

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 franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

## Published financial requirements

- **Initial investment / development estimate:** $651,550–$2,456,600. US web-summary investment range; confirm the applicable restaurant format  [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Initial franchise fee:** $37,500. US initial franchise fee as listed in the web summary  [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **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 franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Liquid capital / personal funds:** $500,000. US candidate liquid-assets requirement  [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Net worth:** $1,000,000. US candidate net-worth requirement  [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Royalty / service fee:** 4%. Percentage of gross sales  [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)
- **Advertising / marketing contribution:** 5.2%. Percentage of gross sales Minimum combined advertising contribution. [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

## Sources and limits

- [Arby's — Inspire Brands franchising](https://www.franchising.inspirebrands.com/arbys) (Source reviewed 2026-10-01; this is not the source publication date.)

Missing information means the reviewed sources did not establish a comparable amount. Fees, capital requirements and investment estimates are different measures; they are not added as one project budget.