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'''Arby's''' is a [[fast food]] restaurant that is primarily known for selling [[roast beef]] sandwiches and several varieties of [[potato]] side dishes. Its target market is more adult-oriented than many fast food restaurants such as [[McDonald's]] and [[Burger King]]. |
'''Arby's''' is a [[fast food]] restaurant that is primarily known for selling [[roast beef]] sandwiches and several varieties of [[potato]] side dishes. Its target market is more adult-oriented than many fast food restaurants such as [[McDonald's]] and [[Burger King]]. |
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The Arby's menu also includes subs, Side Kickers (fried appetizers), salads, and Market Fresh sandwiches served on premium bread, but their focus has always been roast beef. |
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In 2003, Arby's debuted an animated mascot: Oven Mitt. Voiced by Tom Arnold, Oven Mitt has starred in a variety of commercials. It was also featured in a limited line of Adventure Meal toys. |
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Arby's was founded by Forrest and Leroy Raffel. Their first restaurant opened in [[Boardman, Ohio]] on [[July 23]], [[1964]]. Today there are over 3000 restaurants worldwide. |
Arby's was founded by Forrest and Leroy Raffel. Their first restaurant opened in [[Boardman, Ohio]] on [[July 23]], [[1964]]. Today there are over 3000 restaurants worldwide. |
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The name Arby's came as a result of the brother's inability to use the name "Big Tex" that was being used by an [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]] businessman. They eventually decided on Arby's which stands for R.B., the initials of Raffel Brothers. |
The name Arby's came as a result of the brother's inability to use the name "Big Tex" that was being used by an [[Akron, Ohio|Akron]] businessman. They eventually decided on Arby's which stands for R.B., the initials of Raffel Brothers. |
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Arby's is currently a subsidary of RTM (Results Through Motivation) restaurant group. |
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Revision as of 12:58, 26 May 2004
Arby's is a fast food restaurant that is primarily known for selling roast beef sandwiches and several varieties of potato side dishes. Its target market is more adult-oriented than many fast food restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King.
The Arby's menu also includes subs, Side Kickers (fried appetizers), salads, and Market Fresh sandwiches served on premium bread, but their focus has always been roast beef.
In 2003, Arby's debuted an animated mascot: Oven Mitt. Voiced by Tom Arnold, Oven Mitt has starred in a variety of commercials. It was also featured in a limited line of Adventure Meal toys.
Arby's was founded by Forrest and Leroy Raffel. Their first restaurant opened in Boardman, Ohio on July 23, 1964. Today there are over 3000 restaurants worldwide.
The name Arby's came as a result of the brother's inability to use the name "Big Tex" that was being used by an Akron businessman. They eventually decided on Arby's which stands for R.B., the initials of Raffel Brothers.
Arby's is currently a subsidary of RTM (Results Through Motivation) restaurant group.