Arby's vs Domino's Pizza Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Domino's Pizza runs $164K–$536K. The gap at midpoint: $702K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$702K
Domino's Pizza costs less
Domino's Pizza
$164K–$536K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Domino's Pizza | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $164K–$536K | Domino's Pizza |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $25,000 | Domino's Pizza |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.5% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 6.0% | Arby's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $250K | Domino's Pizza |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $75K | Domino's Pizza |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 76.2 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
Domino's Pizza Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $164K–$536K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $920K
Bottom Line
Domino's Pizza costs $702K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.