Arby's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $651,550–$2,456,600, against $644,950–$2,451,000 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$644,950
$651,550
+$6,600 (+1.0%)
High end of range
$2,451,000
$2,456,600
+$5,600 (+0.2%)
Full range
$644,950–$2,451,000
$651,550–$2,456,600
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $651,550–$2,456,600, against $644,950–$2,451,000 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
3,365
3,265
−100 (−3.0%)
Arby's reports 3,265 outlets in the 2026 FDD, down 100 from 3,365 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Arby's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
4%
4%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 4% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open an Arby's franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Arby's states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $651,550–$2,456,600, against $644,950–$2,451,000 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $644,950 to $651,550 (+$6,600 (+1.0%)) and the high end moves from $2,451,000 to $2,456,600 (+$5,600 (+0.2%)).
How many locations does Arby's have?
The 2026 FDD for Arby's reports 3,265 outlets in Item 20, against 3,365 in the 2025 filing — 100 fewer.
Did Arby's change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Arby's state a standard royalty of 4%.
Does Arby's disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Arby's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.