Arby's vs Orangetheory Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Orangetheory runs $563K–$1.5M. The gap at midpoint: $23K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$23K
Orangetheory costs less
Orangetheory
$563K–$1.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Orangetheory | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $563K–$1.5M | Orangetheory |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $59,950 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 8.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Orangetheory |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $1.0M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $500K | Arby's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 17.2 yr | Orangetheory |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Orangetheory Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $563K–$1.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $59,950
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Investment totals are close — $23K apart at the midpoint. The deciding factors here are royalty rate, franchise support, and which category fits your market. Arby's has the lower royalty (4.0%).