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Anytime Fitness vs Arby’s

Franchise Comparison 2026

Anytime Fitness is a health & fitness franchise, while Arby’s operates in quick-service restaurants. Anytime Fitness requires an investment of $539K – $905K while Arby’s requires $869K – $2.5M. In terms of revenue, Arby’s reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Anytime Fitness has a lower charge-off rate (11.7%) compared to Arby’s (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Anytime Fitness A (Strongest tier) and Arby’s A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$539K – $905K
$869K – $2.5M
Franchise Fee
$43K
$38K
Royalty Rate
Flat $842/month per center (not currently percentage-based); franchisor may convert to up to 8% of Gross Revenue with 30 days' notice
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$447K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
11.7% (1108 loans)
18.2% (198 loans)
Total Units
2,282
3,265
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2002
2015
FDD Year
2026
2026