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Arby’s vs Dunkin Donuts

Franchise Comparison 2026

Arby’s is a quick-service restaurants franchise, while Dunkin Donuts operates in full-service restaurants. Arby’s requires an investment of $869K – $2.5M while Dunkin Donuts requires $532K – $1.8M. In terms of revenue, Dunkin Donuts reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, Dunkin Donuts has a lower charge-off rate (7.5%) compared to Arby’s (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Arby’s B (Above average) and Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$869K – $2.5M
$532K – $1.8M
Franchise Fee
$38K
$40K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.9%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (198 loans)
7.5% (1341 loans)
Total Units
3,265
8,780
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1955
FDD Year
2026
2026