Arby's vs Planet Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Planet Fitness runs $1.6M–$4.5M. The gap at midpoint: $2.0M.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.0M
Arby's costs less
Planet Fitness
$1.6M–$4.5M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Planet Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $1.6M–$4.5M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $20,000 | Planet Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 7.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 7.0% | Arby's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $3.0M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $800K | Arby's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 72.1 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
Planet Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$4.5M
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $4.2M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $2.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.