Arby's vs Keller Williams Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Keller Williams runs $183K–$336K. The gap at midpoint: $792K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$792K
Keller Williams costs less
Keller Williams
$183K–$336K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Keller Williams | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $183K–$336K | Keller Williams |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $35,000 | Keller Williams |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 6.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 0.0% | Keller Williams |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $0 | Keller Williams |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $150K | Keller Williams |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 3.6 yr | Keller Williams |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Keller Williams Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $183K–$336K
- Franchise Fee
- $35,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Keller Williams costs $792K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.