Arby's vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $548K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$548K
Jersey Mike's costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $252K–$755K | Jersey Mike's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 6.5% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 13.7 yr | Jersey Mike's |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Jersey Mike's costs $548K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.