Arby's vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
Arby's runs $314K–$1.8M. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $919K.
Arby's
$314K–$1.8M
total investment
Investment Difference
$919K
Arby's costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Arby's | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $314K–$1.8M | $575K–$3.4M | Arby's |
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $45,000 | Arby's |
| Royalty Rate | 4.0% | 5.5% | Arby's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 4.2% | 4.25% | Arby's |
| Net Worth Required | $1.0M | $1.5M | Arby's |
| Liquid Capital | $500K | $750K | Arby's |
| Est. Break-Even | 20.5 yr | 46.1 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
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
Arby's costs $919K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Arby's also wins on royalty rate.