Arby's vs BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. The gap at midpoint: $880K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$880K
BrightStar Care costs less
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | BrightStar Care | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $113K–$232K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $50,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.25% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.5% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $200K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 1.0 yr | BrightStar Care |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $880K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.