At a Glance
About Arby's
Arby's is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Brands in quick-service and casual dining attract owners looking for an established system, recognized branding, and a documented path to opening.
Opening a Arby's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $16,250–$75,000. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $37,500, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Arby's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
Arby's discloses 2025 historical Annual Unit Volumes (AUV = Gross Sales) for 2,182 franchised Traditional Restaurants operating the full year. System-wide average AUV was $1,274,787 (median $1,201,669), ranging from a low of $390,125 to a high of $4,008,289, with 43% of restaurants at or above the average. AUVs are also broken out by quartile and by venue type (free-standing, travel plaza, other non-free-standing); the figures exclude costs of sales and operating expenses, so they do not represent profit.
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