Arby's vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $115K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$115K
Arby's costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $526K–$1.8M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $40,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.9% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $500K | Dunkin' |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $250K | Dunkin' |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 96.5 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
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $115K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.