Arby's vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $933K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$933K
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $59,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $933K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.