Arby's

Franchise Overview

Arby's is a quick-service restaurant franchise operating under a "Fast Crafted" model that bridges traditional fast food speed and value with the made-to-order quality of fast casual dining, serving premium meat-crafted sandwiches, sides, shakes, and seasonal items.

Key Highlights

"Fast Crafted" model uniquely bridges fast food speed with fast-casual made-to-order quality
Menu anchored by premium roast beef, turkey, chicken, and specialty meat-crafted sandwiches
Globally recognized brand with a presence across multiple international markets
Backed by a major multi-brand parent company offering training, marketing, and operational support

With the majority of locations independently owned and operated, Arby's offers both seasoned multi-unit operators and newer franchisees a proven quick-service system with strong consumer recognition and established brand standards.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1964

Number of Units3,265

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$652K – $2.5M

Arby's Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Arby's FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Arby's FDD 2026

March 2026

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Arby's FDD 2025

March 2025

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Arby's FDD 2024

March 2024

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Arby's FDD 2023

March 2023

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Arby's FDD 2022

March 2022

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Arby's FDD 2021

March 2021

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Arby's FDD 2020

March 2020

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Arby's FDD 2019

March 2019

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Arby's FDD 2018

March 2018

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Arby's FDD 2017

March 2017

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Arby's FDD 2016

March 2016

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Arby's FDD 2015

December 2015

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Arby's FDD 2015

March 2015

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