Arby's

Quick-service sandwich restaurants specializing in roast beef sandwiches

Forrest and Leroy Raffel started their food-service consulting firm, Raffel Brothers Inc., in the '50s but were soon thinking about starting their own restaurant. On a rainy night, the brothers found inspiration--roast beef sandwiches. In 1964, the first Arby's ('RBs,' for 'Raffel Brothers') opened in Boardman, Ohio.

The original Arby's menu consisted of roast beef sandwiches, drinks and chips. Eventually other sandwiches, French fries, meals for kids and light choices were added to the menu.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Arby's Franchises?

Total Investment: $333,700-$2,300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $37,500
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee: 1.2% nat'l 3% local
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: 10% of current franchise fee

How to contact Arby's

Arby's
1155 Perimeter Center West
Atlanta, GA
30338

Phone: 615-496-1169
Toll Free: 1-866 - (692-7297)
Fax: (954)351-5222

Website: Visit Website

Arby's News

First 'Green' Arby's Store Achieves Silver Leed Certification
Arby's first eco-friendly restaurant, located in Magnolia, Texas, was recently awarded Silver Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The Magnolia Arby's is the only Silver LEED-certified restaurant listed on the USGBC Web site for th... more

Arby's Customers Raise $2.1 Million For Charities
Arby's restaurants across the United States raised $2.1 million for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Arby's Foundation and other local youth-mentoring organizations during the restaurant chain's annual fundraiser from June 15 through Aug. 9. Through the annual fundraiser, Arby's res... more

Arby's Signs Agreements For 47 New Restaurants
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. announced that it has signed agreements in the first half of 2009 with 11 new and seven existing franchisees for the development of 47 new Arby's restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. "The crave for Arby... more

Arby's Continues U.s., Canada Expansion
Arby's is growing in the midst of the year's economic challenges. Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., has announced that it has signed agreements in the first half of 2009 with 11 new and seven existing franchisees for the development of 47 ne... more

Tulsa Arby's Installs Self-ordering Kiosks
EMN8 Inc., a developer of consumer self-service order and payment systems for quick service restaurants, has announced its partnership with the Tulsa-based Arby's franchise, United States Beef Corp., for the installation of self-ordering kiosks in Tulsa's Arby's. "One of U.S. Be... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Arby's open? 1964
When did Arby's start Franchising? 1965

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2005 3094 125 9 233

2004 3088 126 9 235

2003 3030 130 20 239

2002 3205 128 26 0

2001 3175 128 35 0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment No Yes

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No Yes

Payroll No Yes

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Business Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience
General business experience
Marketing skills

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