How many ARBY'S franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ARBY'S has 2,344 franchise locations.

Is ARBY'S a good franchise to buy?

ARBY'S shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,344+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

ARBY'S

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Arby’s is a quick-service restaurant franchise specializing in deli-inspired roast beef sandwiches, curly fries, and complementary side items, desserts, and beverages. Franchisees operate Arby’s restaurants under standardized systems, paying initial investment, royalties, and advertising fees to the franchisor and affiliates like AFA, while receiving support in site selection, training, and operations. The target market includes consumers seeking fast, affordable meals with a focus on meat-based sandwiches and quick-service dining.

2,344

Locations

$652K–$2457K

Investment

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$37,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$651,550 – $2,456,600

Low: $651,550High: $2,456,600

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

4.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$50 – $55

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + 3.22%-5% ad fund + $50/mo Order Ahead platform fee + $63/yr LMS fee

How ARBY'S Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Fast Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ARBY'S Current	$652K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,344
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)	$1.2M – $4.2M	$45K	N/A	3,404
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.5M – $2.5M	$15K	5.0%	3,120
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $734K	$35K	6.0%	2,737
Fast Food Average 129 franchises	$608K – $1.6M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Franchisee Contacts

1,938 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

115

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ARBY'S franchise ranges from $651,550 to $2,456,600. This includes a franchise fee of $37,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.