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American Family Care vs Arby's Franchise Cost 2026

American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $283K.

American Family Care

$1.0M–$1.6M

total investment

Investment Difference

$283K

Arby's costs less

Arby's

$314K–$1.8M

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category American Family Care Arby's Lower Cost
Total Investment $1.0M–$1.6M $314K–$1.8M Arby's
Franchise Fee $60,000 $37,500 Arby's
Royalty Rate 6.0% 4.0% Arby's
Ad Fund Fee 2.0% 4.2% American Family Care
Net Worth Required $1.5M $1.0M Arby's
Liquid Capital $550K $500K Arby's
Est. Break-Even 6.1 yr 20.5 yr American Family Care

American Family Care Profile

Category
health
Total Investment
$1.0M–$1.6M
Franchise Fee
$60,000
Royalty
6.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$2.2M
Full American Family Care Cost Breakdown →

Arby's Profile

Category
food
Total Investment
$314K–$1.8M
Franchise Fee
$37,500
Royalty
4.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.4M
Full Arby's Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Arby's costs $283K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.