Arby's vs Comfort Keepers Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Comfort Keepers runs $86K–$148K. The gap at midpoint: $935K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$935K
Comfort Keepers costs less
Comfort Keepers
$86K–$148K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Comfort Keepers | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $86K–$148K | Comfort Keepers |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $42,500 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Comfort Keepers |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $250K | Comfort Keepers |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $75K | Comfort Keepers |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 1.1 yr | Comfort Keepers |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Comfort Keepers Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $86K–$148K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Comfort Keepers costs $935K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.