Arby's Franchising alternatives
Arby's lists Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 5 food & beverage programs accept the same kinds of partners.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Jimmy John's, Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales.
Arby's vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $500,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Jimmy John's | Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $200,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Dunkin' | Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $250,000 liquid assets; $500,000 net worth. |
| Chick-fil-A | $10,000 initial franchise fee in non-gifted, non-borrowed funds | — | Franchisee, Location operator | Legal right to operate a franchise in the US; no bankruptcy history; full-time hands-on commitment; team leadership experience; fluent English. Selection is competitive with no guarantee. |
| Burger King | Not published | — | Franchisee | Proven operators, primarily for multi-unit acquisitions |
One more program doesn't publish terms or requirements, so it's left out of the table: Wendy's.
The 5 alternatives
Jimmy John's Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise a fast sandwich brand with 2,600+ restaurants. Terms: Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales. Partners get training and franchise business consultant, real estate and construction guidance, national marketing.
Dunkin' Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise the largest coffee-and-donuts brand in the US, across multiple store formats. Terms: Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales. Partners get initial and ongoing training, dedicated franchise business consultant, real estate and construction guidance.
Chick-fil-A Franchise Operator
Become a full-time, hands-on Operator of a single Chick-fil-A restaurant. Partners get ongoing support from chick-fil-a.
Burger King Franchising
Global burger franchise, now growing mainly through multi-unit deals. Partners get training and support program, priority market guidance.
Wendy's Franchising
Quick-service burger franchise with U.S. and international paths. Partners get development programs, preferred lender relationships, international franchising track.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Arby's Franchising?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Jimmy John's (Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales); Dunkin' (Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales); Chick-fil-A ($10,000 initial franchise fee in non-gifted, non-borrowed funds); Burger King (Not published); Wendy's (Not published). Each is open to franchisees like Arby's's program.
Arby's or Jimmy John's: which partner program is better?
Arby's lists Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales (royalty); Jimmy John's lists Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales (royalty). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Arby's alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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