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Arby's
Arby's serves slow roasted, freshly sliced roast beef, Market Fresh sandwiches, wraps and salads as well as Arby's Chicken Naturals.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1964
Franchising Since:
1965
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
2,453
68.5%
Company-Owned Units:
1,128
31.5%
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Total Operating Units:
3,581
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
3,577
96.6%
In 48 States
Canada:
118
3.2%
In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:
9
0.2%
In 4 Foreign Countries
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Total:
3,704
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ohio
288
2. Michigan
191
3. Florida
175
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$
Cash Investment:
$180.7-544.4K
Total Investment:
$379-2,405K
Average Total Investment:
$1392K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$37.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
4.2% (mkts may vary)
Average Number of Employees:
, 30 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
2,500-3,500
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
400
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
