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    Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2025 disclosure data

    Researching Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Arby’s franchises operate restaurants selling Arby’s deli-inspired sandwiches, complementary side items and desserts. The FDD describes both free-standing and non-free-standing restaurant formats.

    Headline figures

    Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw quick facts

    Is Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw a franchise?
    Yes. Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 2,286 franchised and 1,079 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74).
    How much does it cost to open an Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw franchise?
    The Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $861,950–$1,374,000 for free-standing leased total estimated initial investment (excluding purchase/lease): $861,950 - $2,451,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $644,950–$1,374,000 for non-free-standing leased total estimated initial investment (excluding purchase/lease): $644,950 - $1,374,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $753,000–$1,030,000 for free-standing leased total building / construction / equipment: $753,000 - $1,615,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $536,000–$1,030,000 for non-free-standing leased total building / construction / equipment: $536,000 - $1,030,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39); $12,000–$54,000 for free-standing leased total site and real estate (excluding purchase/lease): $12,000 - $546,000 (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 39). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 4% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 4.2% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 72). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw locations are there?
    The FDD reports 3,365 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 74). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2025 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $861,950 – $1,374,000 (Free-Standing Leased Total Estimated Initial Investment (excluding purchase/lease): $861,950 - $2,451,000); $644,950 – $1,374,000 (Non-Free-Standing Leased Total Estimated Initial Investment (excluding purchase/lease): $644,950 - $1,374,000); $753,000 – $1,030,000 (Free-Standing Leased Total Building / Construction / Equipment: $753,000 - $1,615,000); $536,000 – $1,030,000 (Non-Free-Standing Leased Total Building / Construction / Equipment: $536,000 - $1,030,000); $12,000 – $54,000 (Free-Standing Leased Total Site and Real Estate (excluding purchase/lease): $12,000 - $546,000); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 10 separate groups: revenue and other measures for 555 locations; revenue and other measures for 555 locations; revenue and other measures for 2,219 locations; revenue and other measures for 554 locations; other measures for 2,219 locations; revenue and other measures for 1,888 locations; revenue and other measures for 555 locations; other measures for 175 locations; revenue and other measures for 156 locations; revenue and other measures for 175 locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 48 in 2024, to 3,365 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Franchises under $50kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Arby’s and featuring a variety of Arby’s deli-inspired sandw head-to-head

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 5 single-unit formats

    2025 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (5)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Free-Standing Leased Total Site and Real Estate (excluding purchase/lease): $12,000 - $546,000PDF p. 39$12,000 – $54,000
    • Non-Free-Standing Leased Total Building / Construction / Equipment: $536,000 - $1,030,000PDF p. 39$536,000 – $1,030,000
    • Non-Free-Standing Leased Total Estimated Initial Investment (excluding purchase/lease): $644,950 - $1,374,000PDF p. 39$644,950 – $1,374,000
    • Free-Standing Leased Total Building / Construction / Equipment: $753,000 - $1,615,000PDF p. 39$753,000 – $1,030,000
    • Free-Standing Leased Total Estimated Initial Investment (excluding purchase/lease): $861,950 - $2,451,000PDF p. 39$861,950 – $1,374,000

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2025 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 32
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty fee, Traditional Restaurants: 4% of Gross SalesMain ongoing fee

    35 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    10 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 555 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 1st quartile
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating for the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 555 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 4th quartile
    Period
    4th quartile: $794,630
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating for the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 2,219 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, All Restaurants
    Period
    All Restaurants: $1,269,097
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating for the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 554 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 3rd quartile
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 2,219 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, All Restaurants venue group
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 1,888 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Free-standing venue group
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 555 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 2nd quartile
    Period
    2nd quartile: $1,343,596
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened during 2024 and not operating for the full year, 15 that closed and reported no sales for extended periods, 19 non-traditional restaurants, 1 multi-brand restaurant, 63 franchised restaurants that closed in 2024, and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 175 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Travel Plaza venue type
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 156 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Other Non-Free-standing venue type
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Revenue and other measures · 175 locations

    Who is counted
    2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Travel Plaza venue group
    Excluded
    Excludes 33 franchised restaurants first opened in 2024 and not operating the full year; 15 closed and reported no sales for extended periods; 19 non-traditional restaurants; 1 multi-brand restaurant; 63 franchised restaurants that closed during 2024; and 1,079 company-owned restaurants.
    Method
    Historical average unit volume (AUV), or Gross Sales; 2024 fiscal year, January 1, 2024 through December 29, 2024; United States.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of End of 2024 of each year.

    2025 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 74

    Net −50 outlets, 2022–2024

    03,41520223,41320233,3652024−2−48

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2025 Item 7 estimate ($12,000 – $1,374,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 3,413 to 3,365 in 2024. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2025 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 32
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 1st quartile · PDF p. 72
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 4th quartile · PDF p. 72
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, All Restaurants · PDF p. 72
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 3rd quartile · PDF p. 72
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, All Restaurants venue group · PDF p. 72
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Free-standing venue group · PDF p. 73
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, 2nd quartile · PDF p. 72
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Travel Plaza venue type · PDF p. 73
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Other Non-Free-standing venue type · PDF p. 73
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2024 Franchised Traditional Restaurants, Travel Plaza venue group · PDF p. 73
    12. [12]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 74

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,732
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$252,827
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$271,861
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,362
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$254,370
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$271,861
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$191,680
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$156,480
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$156,473
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$163,394
    2024arby’s franchisor, llc and subsidiaryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,150
    2024arby’s restaurant group, inc. and subsidiariesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$54,850

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    Business history

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    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

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