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At a Glance
Products & Services: Roast beef, chicken, sandwiches, fries, salads, shakes
Number of Locations: 3,610
Total Investment: $357.5K - 2.4M
Founded: 1964
Began Franchising: 1965
Private Owned
About Arby's Restaurant Group
Forrest and Leroy Raffel started their food-service consulting firm, Raffel Brothers Inc., in the 1950s, 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 ("R.B." for "Raffel Brothers") opened in Boardman, Ohio.The original Arby's menu consisted of roast beef sandwiches, potato chips and iced tea. Over time other sandwiches, curly fries, milkshakes, meals for kids and light choices have been added to the menu.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 2,351 | 99 | 33 | 1,127 |
| 2010 | 2,411 | 108 | 10 | 1,150 |
| 2008 | 2,435 | 114 | 9 | 1,169 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $357,500 - $2,404,500
Franchise Fee: $37,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $37,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: Ongoing. At certified training restaurant : 5 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: All marketing supplied by franchisee association
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