ARBY'S
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $37,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $868,550 – $2,456,600 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 4% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | GA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | ARBY’S FRANCHISOR, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-03-26 |
| Brand website | https://www.arbys.com |
About ARBY'S
Arby's is a leading quick-service restaurant franchise famous for its slow-roasted roast beef sandwiches. Founded in 1964, Arby's operates over 3,400 locations across the United States and internationally. The brand offers a diverse menu including roast beef, chicken, and Market Fresh sandwiches, curly fries, and milkshakes. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, Arby's is part of the Inspire Brands family.
FDD-derived details (fees, outlets, ownership, sourcing)
Arby's is a leading quick-service restaurant franchise famous for its slow-roasted roast beef sandwiches. Founded in 1964, Arby's operates over 3,400 locations across the United States and internationally. The brand offers a diverse menu including roast beef, chicken, and Market Fresh sandwiches, curly fries, and milkshakes. Headquartered in Sandy Springs, Georgia, Arby's is part of the Inspire Brands family. MONEY FIGURES (Arby's 2026 FDD, issued March 26, 2026): initial franchise fee $37,500 for a standard traditional restaurant (Item 5, p29); total investment $868,550–$2,456,600 (Item 7, p40); royalty 4% of Gross Sales (Item 6, p31); 3,265 outlets at year-end 2025 — 2,344 franchised + 921 company-owned (Item 20 Table 1, p74). Source: MN CARDS file 5349, doc 35661-202603-15, received 03/28/2026.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Risk & history facts
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 5 (Item 3, p.24 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.28 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.63 of the FDD) |
Training: FRANCHISOR’S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING As noted in Item 1, we signed a management agreement for ARG to provide support and services to Arby’s Restaurant franchisees. (Item 11, p.49 of the FDD)
Company facts
| Headquarters | GA |
| Renewal term | 20 years (Item 17, p.65 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2,344 (Item 20, p.74 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask ARBY'S directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What does the brand's recent unit history show over the last three years (Item 20)? Ask about openings. Ask about closures. Ask about transfers. We have not extracted a unit-history table for this brand.
- How exactly is the territory defined and protected (Item 12)? Ask for the territory map and the reserved-rights carve-outs in writing.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
This brand's Item 12 grants no territory at all. There is no geographic protection and no territory-based exclusion; where you may operate is defined by the franchisor's own placement decisions.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory. We have offered franchises for Arby’s Restaurants (defined below) since November 2015. The Arby’s Restaurant Franchise Opportunity We grant franchises for, and some of our affiliates”
Next steps with ARBY'S
Put ARBY'S on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.