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Arby’s vs Chick-fil-A

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Arby’s and Chick-fil-A are quick-service restaurants franchises. Arby’s requires an investment of $869K – $2.5M while Chick-fil-A requires $586K – $3.4M. In terms of revenue, Chick-fil-A reports higher average unit revenue at $9.3M. Arby’s has SBA lending data on file with a 18.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Arby’s B (Above average) and Chick-fil-A A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$869K – $2.5M
$586K – $3.4M
Franchise Fee
$38K
$10K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$9.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (198 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
3,265
2,684
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1992
FDD Year
2026
2025