Arby's Is Thinking Big Brothers Big Sisters! Donates $1.4 Million To Youth Mentoring Organization

(Friday, January 13, 2006) - As part of its long standing commitment to support Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America, and in celebration of the organization's centennial anniversary, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. donated $432,000 to BBBS during a ceremony at the charity's headquarters in Philadelphia on Friday, January 13. The pledge brings Arby's two-year BBBS donation total to $1.4 million.

Arby's, the world's largest corporate sponsor for BBBS, has been providing support to the charity to assist in the education and development of America's children through mentoring programs at local chapters as well as the national organization for more than 20 years.

Doug Benham, president and CEO of Arby's presented the check to Judy Vredenburgh, president and CEO of BBBS.

"It's an honor to present this check to BBBS to assist them in reaching their goal of matching one million ‘at risk' children by 2010," said Benham. "Our franchisees, suppliers and restaurant family are committed to fostering and developing today's youth so that they can in turn dream big, work hard and make a difference in this world."

"We are extremely proud of our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters and are excited to give back to the communities that have so generously supported us for more than 40 years," said Debbie Pike, Chief Marketing Officer, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.

"We are deeply appreciative of the outstanding, ongoing support Arby's has given us over so many decades," said Vredenburgh. "They are an invaluable corporate partner and friend. In addition to being the lead corporate sponsor of our recent centennial celebration, Arby's provides generous financial support that fuels our growth. This investment in children brings hope and possibility to the life of each child we serve, helping us create brighter futures, better schools and stronger communities."

In addition to funds donated on a national level, the Arby's Charity Tour raised more than $3 million in 2005 for BBBS and other youth mentoring programs through a series of corporate golf tournaments and special events held across the country. The Arby's Charity Tour, which was founded in 1996, has raised more than $18.7 million since its inception.


About Arby's Restaurant Group
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company that is the franchisor of the Arby's® restaurant system, which consists of nearly 3,500 restaurants worldwide. Of those restaurants, Arby's Restaurant Group is the owner and operator of more than 1,000 restaurants located in the United States. Founded in 1964, Arby's quick service restaurants specialize in offering slow roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches as well as its Market Fresh® deli-style sandwiches, wraps and salads with the convenience of a drive-thru. Arby's offers guests a unique, better tasting alternative to traditional fast food with its one-of-a-kind menu items including the Beef ‘n Cheddar, Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's Restaurant Group also owns and operates the T.J. Cinnamons® brand. Arby's Restaurant Group is a subsidiary of Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRY, TRY.B). To learn more about Arby's unique tastes and franchising opportunities, please visit www.arbys.com.
About Big Brother Big Sisters
Big Brother Big Sisters is the oldest, largest, and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. It helps children reach their potential through one to one relationships, professionally supported, with measurable results. The organization serves 225,000 children, ages 6 through 18, in all 50 states. National research has shown that the positive relationships between youth and their Big Brothers and Big Sisters have a direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives. The national office is located in Philadelphia. For additional information visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org

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