Arby's vs Crumbl Cookies Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Crumbl Cookies runs $369K–$875K. The gap at midpoint: $431K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$431K
Crumbl Cookies costs less
Crumbl Cookies
$369K–$875K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Crumbl Cookies | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $369K–$875K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $25,000 | Crumbl Cookies |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 8.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Crumbl Cookies |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $400K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $150K | Crumbl Cookies |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 25.9 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
Crumbl Cookies Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $369K–$875K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Crumbl Cookies costs $431K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.