Arby's vs Dave & Buster's Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Dave & Buster's runs $5.7M–$15.6M. The gap at midpoint: $9.6M.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$9.6M
Arby's costs less
Dave & Buster's
$5.7M–$15.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Dave & Buster's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $5.7M–$15.6M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $50,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 1.0% | Dave & Buster's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $5.0M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $2.5M | Arby's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 20.9 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
Dave & Buster's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $5.7M–$15.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.5M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $9.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.