Arby's vs Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. The gap at midpoint: $1.7M.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.7M
Arby's costs less
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Buffalo Wild Wings | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $1.6M–$3.9M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $50,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 3.5% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $1.5M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $750K | Arby's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 22.7 yr | Arby's |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $1.7M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.