Arby's
#25 Franchise 500| Sandwiches, fries, shakes

Arby's
Sandwiches, fries, shakes
|

About
Founded

1964

Franchising Since

1965 (55 Years)

Corporate Address

3 Glenlake Pkwy. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30328

Leadership

Jim Taylor, President

Parent Company

Inspire Brands

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$628,950 - $2,205,600

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$1,000,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$500,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$12,500 - $50,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

4%

Ad Royalty Fee

4.2%

Financing Options

Arby's has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Veteran Incentives

50% off development fee; license fee waived; royalty fee reduced for first year

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops

Newsletter

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Site Selection

Proprietary Software

Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Social media

SEO

Website development

Email marketing

Loyalty program/app

On-The-Job Training:

336 hours

Additional Training:

At certified training restaurant

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

15 - 25

Arby's is ranked #25 in the Franchise 500!
Bio
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.

Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $628,950 High - $2,205,600
Units
+1.8%+63 UNITS (1 Year) +5.1%+169 UNITS (3 Years)

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
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Franchise Articles

Arby's Is Unknowingly Trolling Many of its Own Customers With Its 'Carrot' Made of Meat

Arby's Is Unknowingly Trolling Many of its Own Customers With Its 'Carrot' Made of Meat

The company's executives may be laughing at their marketing team's latest publicity stunt, but with the plant-based meat market projected to be worth $27.9 billion by 2025, the joke is entirely on them.
Brian Kateman | 4 min read
Arby's Flips the Vegan 'Meat' Trend on Its Head With the 'Megetable,' a Carrot Made Out of Turkey

Arby's Flips the Vegan 'Meat' Trend on Its Head With the 'Megetable,' a Carrot Made Out of Turkey

The 'Marrot' is a carrot made of meat that looks and tastes just like the orange vegetable.
Meredith Cash | 3 min read
Sonic Sold to Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.3 Billion

Sonic Sold to Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings for $2.3 Billion

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Venturer | 1 min read
Arby's Bids Farewell to Its Favorite Hater, Jon Stewart, With an Ad Featuring His Insults

Arby's Bids Farewell to Its Favorite Hater, Jon Stewart, With an Ad Featuring His Insults

The chain proved its brand savvy as it bid Stewart #JonVoyage.
Kate Taylor | 2 min read
The Story of a Commercial, An Apology and a Glass of Pepsi

The Story of a Commercial, An Apology and a Glass of Pepsi

The latest commercial from sandwich chain Arby's is just a glass of Pepsi and a voice over. Here's why.
Kate Taylor | 2 min read

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Updated: September 30th, 2020
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