Arby's vs Snap Fitness Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Snap Fitness runs $181K–$507K. The gap at midpoint: $708K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$708K
Snap Fitness costs less
Snap Fitness
$181K–$507K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Snap Fitness | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $181K–$507K | Snap Fitness |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $20,000 | Snap Fitness |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 6.0% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 2.0% | Snap Fitness |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $250K | Snap Fitness |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $100K | Snap Fitness |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 13.0 yr | Snap Fitness |
Arby's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $314K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $37,500
- Royalty
- 4.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Snap Fitness Profile
- Category
- fitness
- Total Investment
- $181K–$507K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Bottom Line
Snap Fitness costs $708K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.