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FranchiseVerdict

Arby’s vs Wendy's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Arby’s and Wendy's are quick-service restaurants franchises. Arby’s requires an investment of $869K – $2.5M while Wendy's requires $1.6M – $3.1M. In terms of revenue, Wendy's reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. On SBA loan performance, Wendy's has a lower charge-off rate (0.8%) compared to Arby’s (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Arby’s B (Above average) and Wendy's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$869K – $2.5M
$1.6M – $3.1M
Franchise Fee
$38K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.3M
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (198 loans)
0.8% (200 loans)
Total Units
3,265
5,969
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1971
FDD Year
2026
2026