Is Arby’s or Roy Rogers cheaper to open?

Arby’s costs $868,550–$2,456,600 and Roy Rogers costs $1,235,250–$2,123,050 to open (FDD Item 7). Arby’s has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Arby’s or Roy Rogers?

Arby’s reports $1,274,787 average annual unit revenue vs $1,727,226 for Roy Rogers (FDD Item 19). Roy Rogers is higher.

Which is the better franchise, Arby’s or Roy Rogers?

FranchiseVerdict grades Arby’s B and Roy Rogers B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Arby’s vs Roy Rogers

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Arby’s and Roy Rogers are quick-service restaurants franchises. Arby’s requires an investment of $869K – $2.5M while Roy Rogers requires $1.2M – $2.1M. In terms of revenue, Roy Rogers reports higher average unit revenue at $1.7M. Arby’s has SBA lending data on file with a 18.2% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Arby’s B (Above average) and Roy Rogers B (Above average).

Metric	Arby’s	Roy Rogers
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	BAbove average
Investment Range	$869K – $2.5M	$1.2M – $2.1M
Franchise Fee	$38K	$30K
Royalty Rate	4.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.3M	$1.7M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	18.2% (198 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	3,265	39
Unit Growth (YoY)	+58 units	+0 units
Year Began Franchising	2015	2003
FDD Year	2026	2025