Arby’s Restaurant is a fast food service sandwich chain in the United States. The establishment has been serving quality meats in its delicious sandwiches for the past fifty years. The chain provides a variety of delicious high quality meats as well as tasty sides. The Curly Fries and the Jamocha shakes are an example of the favorite menu items. The restaurant prides itself with serving quality meats with fast and friendly service. In addition to providing great food, the establishment is also dedicated to making a difference in the communities it serves.

Arby’s is well-known for its roast beef sandwiches. Its roast beef is slow roasted in the restaurants and sliced up daily to be served in its most popular sandwiches. The restaurant has added other meat selections and food items to its menu over the years. In 2001, the company debuted its “Market Fresh” sandwiches. A few years after, prime cut chicken nuggets and corned beef were added to the menu. Angus steak, roast turkey, and smokehouse brisket soon followed. In 2014, the restaurant celebrated fifty years of serving quality meat sandwiches.

History

In 1964, founders Leroy and Forrest Raffel decided they wanted to provide something different and came up with the concept of providing fresh sandwiches for those who wanted something quick, other than burgers. The co-founders opened a sandwich shop in Boardman, Ohio. This shop served hot, freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches as fast as serving any burger. This restaurant initially served only roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and soft drinks. The name “Arby’s” comes from the co-founders, the Raffel brothers, “RB”.

This new fast food concept quickly expanded and the first franchise opened in Akron, Ohio in 1965. The establishment underwent rapid expansion during the 1970s. It also created several new menu items during this time. In 1971, the store debuted its new roast beef sandwich. The Arby-Q sandwich made its debut in 1977. Other new items included the beef and cheddar sandwich, shakes, and curly fries. In 1981, chicken was introduced to the menu. In 1991, the chain became the first fast food restaurant to provide a “lite” menu with sandwiches and salads with less than 300 calories. In 1994, the restaurant was also the first fast-food establishment to ban smoking in all of its locations.

Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is a privately-held company and is one of the largest fast food restaurants in the United States. In 2008, the company merged with Wendy’s International, Inc. The combined company was then called Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. In 2011, Arby’s split from Wendy’s and was then acquired by Roark Capital Group. Roark Capital Group owns 81.5 percent of the company. Wendy’s Company owns the other 18.5%. The company’s headquarters is located in the city of Sandy Springs, in the state of Georgia. Paul Brown is the current Chief Executive Officer of the company.

The chain has restaurants in every state except Vermont and Rhode Island. There are also international locations. The international locations include Canada, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The establishment also had locations in other countries such as Australia, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, United Kingdom, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Kuwait, Philippines, Malaysia, Portugal and the Bahamas. However, these locations were all closed during the 1990s and 2000s. Nevertheless, the company has continued to be successful and has expanded the menu to include numerous food items over the years.

Reviews

Arby’s is a casual fast food restaurant so reservations are not utilized. Customers have the option of dining in or taking their food to-go. The hours of operation are generally 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The popular roast beef sandwiches come in various types. For example, there is the Roast Beef Classic, the Junior Roast Beef Sandwich, Beef and Cheddar, Junior Bacon Cheddar Melt, Roast Beef and Cheese Slider, Jalapeno Roast Beef Slider, and the French Dip and Swiss. The roast beef sandwiches are priced between $3 and $5.

Other selections include the Angus Steak, Corned Beef, Ham, Bacon, Turkey, Chicken, and Smokehouse Brisket. The Angus Steak sandwiches are priced between $5 and $8 and include the A.1. Special Reserve Steak Sandwich, Fiery Steak Fajita Flatbread, the Steak Fajita Flatbread, Angus Philly cheesesteak, and the Angus Three Cheese Bacon. The Reuben sandwich is priced between $4 and $5. The Junior Ham and Cheese sandwich is priced between $4 and $5. The turkey options are also priced between $4 and $5 and include the Grand Club Turkey, Roast Turkey Ranch and Bacon, and the Roast Turkey and Swiss sandwiches.

Chicken options include the Chicken Bacon and Swiss, Crispy Chicken, and Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich. These options are priced between $3 and $5. Chicken Tenders are also available and are priced between $3 and $8, depending on the size. Aside from sandwiches, the above-mentioned meat options are available as sliders, wraps, and salads. Sliders are generally $1 to $2. Salads are priced between $4 to $6 for full-sized salads, and $1 to $2 for side salads. Wraps are priced between $4 and $5. Sides are priced between $1 and $5. The Sides include Curly Fries, Mozzarella Sticks, Jalapeno Bites, Steakhouse Onion Rings, Potato Cakes and Chopped Side Salad.

The restaurant also offers a Kids Menu for children. Desserts consist of various fruit turnovers priced between $1 and $2. Drinks are between $1 and $3 and include the standard beverages such as iced tea, water and soda, as well as milkshakes. The restaurants prices are slightly higher than other fast food restaurants. This is because of the higher quality meats and ingredients used in comparison to other fast food stores. This store is quite popular and customers seem to like the food. The restaurants are generally clean and the service is quick and efficient. This restaurant is a great place to for those who want a quick bite to eat but with healthier options than the average fast food restaurant.