Arby's vs Camp Bow Wow Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Camp Bow Wow runs $880K–$1.6M. The gap at midpoint: $173K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$173K
Arby's costs less
Camp Bow Wow
$880K–$1.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Camp Bow Wow | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $880K–$1.6M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $50,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 7.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Camp Bow Wow |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $1.0M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $300K | Camp Bow Wow |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 20.4 yr | Camp Bow Wow |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Camp Bow Wow Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $880K–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $173K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.