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Arby's Franchise

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.

Please Note: The operators of Arby's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Arby's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

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

Total Investment: $333,700-$2,300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $37,525
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: 10% of current franchise fee

How to contact Arby's

Arby's
1000 Corporate Dr.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
33334

Phone: (954)351-5100
Toll Free: (800)487-2729
Fax: (954)351-5222

Website: Visit Website

Arby's News

Franchise Buys Both Bakersfield Arby's
Both Bakersfield Arby's restaurants have changed hands and are now owned by the franchise, the Georgia-based company announced Wednesday. Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of publicly traded Triarc Cos. Inc., purchased them from Cambridge Investments LLC as part of a deal encompassing 41... more

Arby's Franchisee Switches To Solar Power
The Winning Team, a North Carolina-based Arby's franchisee, will switch its 33 restaurants from conventional natural-gas hot water heaters to solar-powered ones. Thanks to Appalachian Energy's model, the switch will require no upfront capital cost. A total of 132 solar panels will produce... more

Arby's® Helps Office Workers Take A Real Lunch Break
According to a recent survey by Kelton Research, nearly 60 percent of office workers in the U.S. spend their lunch breaks at their desks looking for distractions. Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. and NBC Universal have teamed up to help solve this lunch time challenge with the launch of thelunch... more

From Bread To Bricks
Arby's turned its menu on its head with the opening of the Arby's Market Fresh fast-casual prototype in Schaumburg, Illinois, September 12, 2005. Five years ago, Arby's rolled out Market Fresh sandwiches, featuring fresh-sliced meats and cheeses and vegetable toppings. The company has ... more

Watch And Win! Tune In To The Arby's® Action Sports Awards December 10th To Win Free Arby's Food For A Year
To celebrate the launch of the inaugural Arby's Action Sports Awards, premiering on the FOX Network on December 10, 2006, one lucky viewer will win FREE Arby's food for one year (valued at $1,000). The Arby's Action Sports Awards, which will air on FOX nationally on December 10, at 2... 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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    COMPANY INFORMATION
    Arby's

    Arby's
    1000 Corporate Dr.
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    33334

    Phone: (954)351-5100
    Toll Free: (800)487-2729
    Fax: (954)351-5222

    Website: Visit Website

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