Franchise with Arby’s
Join a brand that is a leading destination for high-quality meat-crafted sandwiches, with more than 3,500 restaurants in six global markets.
Or franchise with any of Inspire’s brands…
Why Arby’s?
With its signature menu items, famous We Have The Meats® campaign, and a loyal fan base, Arby’s is an industry icon, but don’t take our word for it... check out our awards:
Entrepreneur Best of the Best – #1 in Miscellaneous Sandwiches
Top Food Franchises - #8
Franchise 500 – #12
Arby’s is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, which is built to supercharge your growth through its shared services and powerhouse brands.
Anything is possible with Arby’s
We have formats to fit any space
Free Standing
Arby’s Freestanding Locations
Arby’s freestanding locations are designed for drive-thru and seating for 20–24 people. This format maximizes options for drive-thru, walk-in, and delivery.
Size:
- 1,375 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Dense daytime populations
- Ample parking
- Highly visible
- Outdoor seating potential
Benefits:
- Easy entry and exit
- Meet guests’ needs for dine-in and drive-thru
Endcap
Arby’s Endcap Locations
Arby’s endcap locations are designed to optimize mixed-use development that includes a drive-thru. Potential seating for 15–40.
Size:
- 1,600–2,500 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Surrounding retail
- Prominent to the street
- Access from both directions on the primary street
- Near the primary road
Benefits:
- High visibility with signage options on multiple sides of building
- Allows for more real estate options while keeping drive-thru
Small Format
Arby’s Small Format Locations
Arby’s newest innovation, small format drive-thru, gives franchisees access to more locations, lower cost to build, and quicker opens by leveraging a modular or stick-built small format building.
Size:
- 1,070 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Strong building and drive-thru visibility
- Left turn lane, traffic light-aided entry
- Urban areas with relatively small lots or limited lot availability
- Markets with excessively high labor costs
Benefits:
- Increased four-wall economics
- Fits on 1/2 acre lot (22,000 sq ft)
Here’s how we help
Training
& Support
Operational best practices and systems
Training programs (initial and ongoing)
Dedicated Franchise Business Consultant
Real estate optimization
Construction guidance
Marketing
& PR
National marketing and public relations
Collective media buying
Loyalty programs
Local marketing guidance
Culinary Innovation
Technology
& Innovation
Brand apps and websites
Demand generation and personalization
Restaurant technology and innovation
Supply Chain
Revenue management
Reporting platforms
With your vision and our support we can help you create the legacy you desire.
To qualify for Arby’s franchise opportunities, you’ll need…
$500,000 liquid assets
$1,000,000 net worth
Arby’s Franchising Fees
Arby’s is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, which is built to supercharge your growth through its shared services and powerhouse brands.
Development Fee:
$12,500 per restaurant
Initial Franchise Fee:
$37,500
Royalty Fee:
4% of gross sales
Minimum Combined Advertising Fee:
5.2% of gross sales
Total Initial Investment:
$861,950–$2,451,000
For more details, please see the current Arby’s FDD issued March 27, 2025, as amended July 2, 2025.
Ready to have a conversation?
What’s next?
①
Inquire
Click ‘Get Started’ and provide us with your information.
②
Discuss
Preliminary call with franchise sales team.
③
Review
Review our Franchise Disclosure Document.
④
Interview
Submit application and speak with franchise leadership team.
⑤
Sign!
Sign franchise agreement.