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Arby’s vs Brown's Chicken

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Arby’s and Brown's Chicken are quick-service restaurants franchises. Arby’s requires an investment of $652K – $2.5M while Brown's Chicken requires $366K – $2.7M. Arby’s discloses average revenue of $1.3M; Brown's Chicken does not report Item 19 data. Arby’s has SBA lending data on file with a 18.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Arby’s B (Above Average) and Brown's Chicken F (Bottom Quintile).

Investment Range
$652K – $2.5M
$366K – $2.7M
Franchise Fee
$38K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (198 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
3,265
21
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1965
FDD Year
2026
2024