November 21, 2009
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Arby's Tackling Texas with McLane
[2009-11-17] Chain's food distribution services in Texas and surrounding states to be handled by McLane Foodservice.
[2009-10-21] Magnolia, Texas, unit includes LED lighting, low-flow toilets, and tankless water heaters, among other things.
Curtain Tested to Curb Drive-Thru Vehicle Emission Inhalation
[2009-10-16] Ohio Arby's location tests curtain, which discharges air from top to bottom of drive-thru window.
Arby's Operator Eliminates Fatty Oils
[2009-10-08] The Restaurant Company to use healthier cooking oils in all 19 of its Arby's restaurants.
Arby's Signs Agreements for 47 New Restaurants
[2009-08-18] Agrees with 11 new, seven existing franchisees.
[2009-07-27] Variety of promotions to mark anniversary.
Arby's Adds to Roastburger Line
[2009-07-02] New BBQ Bacon Cheddar Roastburger is third of the Roastburger line.
Wendy's/Arby's to Seed Middle East and North Africa with Cobrands
[2009-06-16] Cobranded Wendy's/Arby's unit will be the key to the group's international expansion, says CEO and president Roland Smith.
No. 1 Bottled Water Brand Comes to Arby's
[2009-06-15] As part of its beverage deal with Arby's, Nestle Waters North America will serve as the exclusive bottled water provider to the Arby's Charity Tour.
Expansion Continues, Despite Recession
[2009-06-04] RealtyLink recently opened Arby's and Hardee's locations in Alabama and Florida.
Kid's Meal Sales Down 4 Percent in 2008
[2009-05-27] New NPD study finds fewer children are eating out at both quick-service and full-service restaurants.
Arby's Nets Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model for New Ad
[2009-05-05] The spot takes a humorous approach to promoting the non-greasy Roastburger.
Arby's Gives Basketball Fans a Reason to Cheer for an Upset
[2009-03-17] Arby's will give away Roast Burgers if a 16-seed team beats a No. 1 seed in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
Arby's Continues War on Big Burger Brands This Daylight Savings
[2009-03-05] Arby's will give a free Roastburger to customers who buy a regularly priced soft drink this Sunday.
Arby's Battles McDonald's for Burger Business
[2009-02-27] The chain's new Roastburger sandwiches offer burger-lovers a new option.
[2008-12-11] Stephen H. Davis will be the brand's new chief marketing officer.
Wendy's/Arby's Group Picks Exec Team
[2008-11-20] Roland Smith stacks c-suite with seasoned veterans.
How the Wendy's 99 Cent Menu Will Save Smith
[2008-11-07] Roland Smith hopes to grow sales, operating profits, and cash flow for both Wendy's and Arby's.
[2008-10-17] The limited-time offering includes a sandwich, fries, and a drink.
[2008-10-16] Tom Garrett has served as the President and COO of Arby's since June 2006 and executive vice president and COO of Triarc since September 1, 2007.
Arby's and Wendy's Becomes Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.
[2008-09-30] Under the agreement, Arby's shareholders will receive 4.25 shares of Triarc stock.
Wendy's, Triarc Merger Approved
[2008-09-15] Stockholders/shareholders from both companies voted in favor of the $2 billion merger.
[2008-09-02] From now through October 5, Arby's will offer the Arby-Q sandwich for $.99
Arby's Beef 'n Cheddar Turns 30
[2008-08-15] Restaurants throughout Canada will offer the Beef 'n Cheddar for 30 cents.
Arby's Offers Beef 'n Cheddar for 30 Cents
[2008-08-14] Canadian Arby's restaurants celebrate sandwich's 30th birthday.
Arby's to Use Cellfire to Distribute Mobile Coupons
[2008-08-13] Coupons will be redeemable at 250 restaurants throughout Atlanta, Birmingham, Alabama; Dallas-Fort Worth; Los Angeles, and Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida.
Triarc Reports Second Quarter and Six Month 2008 Results
[2008-08-06] Sales increased 4.6 percent to $291.3 million for Company-owned restaurants and franchise revenues increased 4.4 percent to $42.9 million.
Arby's Signs Development Plans for 41 NY Locations
[2008-08-06] Arby's signs an agreement with Charles Chera of RCNY Restaurants, LLC for the development of 41 restaurants throughout the New York Metropolitan area over the next ten years.
America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed
[2008-08-04] Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an "F."
Obesity on the Kids' Menus at Top Chains
[2008-08-04] New study shows that 93 percent of kids' meals at restaurants provide children with calorie overdose.
[2008-06-20] The development commitments are with five new and eight existing franchisees.
Arby's Franchisee Raises More than $90,000 for MDA
[2008-05-26] Grant Avenue Development has been raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association through its Arby's franchises in Virginia for nine years and for two years in New York and Pennsylvania.
PETA Challenges Triarc to Change Wendy's Practices
[2008-04-29] PETA president Ingrid E. Newkirk has written a letter to Triarc executives urging the company to move Wendy's away from using eggs from caged birds.
[2008-04-25] After two failed attempts, Triarc will purchase Wendy's for $2.34 billion.
Arby's Exceeds Development Goals
[2008-03-04] The company opened 148 Arby's restaurants and signed commitments to open an additional 197 restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Arby's Largest Menu Launch Since 2001
[2007-10-01] The company is adding a Toasted Subs line to its Market Fresh menu.
Triarc Announces Organizational Changes
[2007-09-05] Atlanta-based Arby's executives assume additional Triarc corporate responsibilities
Arby's Owner Claims Wendy's Buyout Block
[2007-07-05] Billionaire investor Nelson Peltz said that the company is blocking him.
Arby's Completes Removal of Trans Fat Cooking Oil
[2007-06-14] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. has completed the roll out of zero grams trans fat cooking oil in all of its restaurants nationwide.
[2007-05-12] Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRY; TRY.B) announced the results of operations for its first quarter ended April 1, 2007.
Arby's Signs On For 63 New Locations
[2007-05-09] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced today that it has signed development agreements to open 63 new Arby's restaurants throughout the U.S.
Arby's-Sponsored Driver Wins Texas Race
[2007-04-16] Matt Kenseth wins the O'Reilly 300 and secures free Arby's curly fries for fans during "Matt's Monday."
Arby's Introduces New Limited-Time Sandwiches
[2007-03-05] Chain offers new flatbread melts and chance to win tickets to Country Music Awards.
Arby's Fries First to Go Trans-Fat Free
[2006-11-28] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. announced it has started serving French Fries with zero grams of trans fat as calculated under FDA nutrition labeling regulations
[2006-09-11] Barre will also serve as the presiden of the Arby's Franchise Assocation. The new roles mark Barre's return to foodservice.
Jim Vinz Named Corner Bakery Cafe President
[2006-09-08] Vinz is the Corner Bakery's first president since the brand was bought by Il Fornaio (America) Corporation in February 2006.
Arby's Opens First New York City Store
[2006-06-23] Arby's first New York City location opened in Midtown Manhattan today.
[2006-06-20] Highlights of the revamped site include a new menu page with a focus on Arby's innovative products as well as highlights of current promotions and new product introductions.
Arby's Announces Organizational Changes
[2006-06-02] Tom Garrett appointed president and COO, while Steve Hare joins as new CFO.
Arby's to Accept Visa Contactless Payments In-Store and at the Drive-Thru
[2006-05-01] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. today announced that it is improving the purchasing process for its customers by partnering with Visa to accept Visa Contactless payments at its corporate restaurants nationwide.
Arby's Introduces Market Fresh™ Roast Beef Gyro
[2006-04-25] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., the largest restaurant chain to offer a gyro sandwich nationwide, launched its latest innovation on April 23, 2006.
Smith Returns to Arby's as Chief Executive
[2006-04-17] Triarc Cos. has named Roland C. Smith president and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., Atlanta Business Chronicle reports.
Former Arby's Exec Signs Agreement for Nine Restaurants in South Florida
[2006-04-10] Mike Welch, a 30-year veteran of the quick service restaurant industry, has purchased nine Arby's restaurants in Broward County, Florida.
Arby's Asks: 'Who's the Greatest Natural Athlete of All-Time?'
[2006-04-04] Who is America's greatest natural athlete of all-time? That's the question Arby's is asking consumers with its new natural athletes poll.
[2006-03-23] The Arby's fast food chain has followed McDonald's lead and started offering premium coffee made by a Denver company owned by the rock band Opie Gone Bad's lead singer, Jake Schroeder, The Denver Business Journal reports.
Arby's to be Featured in New Season of 'The Apprentice'
[2006-03-08] Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., announced today it will appear on an upcoming episode of NBC's hit reality show, "The Apprentice."
Arby's Introduces Full Line of Natural Chicken
[2006-02-27] Arby's restaurants today announced the introduction of Arby's Chicken Naturals(TM), made with 100% all-natural chicken.
Arby's Introduces 'Crustless' Sandwich for Kids
[2006-02-07] Fast, convenient, and healthier options for kids have now been added to the menu at Arby's.
Arby's Chooses Pepsi and Dr. Pepper
[2005-12-20] The agreements with PepsiCo and Cadbury Schweppes Americas represents Arby's first national beverage program.
Arby's Rolls Out Gift Card Sweepstakes
[2005-11-28] Together with MasterCard, Arby's is offering its cashless customers a chance to win $25,000 worth of gift cards.
Nils Okeson Joins Arby's as General Counsel
[2005-11-21] Nils Okeson has joined Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. as General Counsel.
Don Zimmerman Appointed Arby's Chief Information Officer
[2005-09-01] Technology veteran Don Zimmerman has joined Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG) as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
Triarc Closes Deal, Merges With RTM
[2005-07-27] Triarc Companies, Inc. announced yesterday that it has completed its acquisition of RTM Restaurant Group (RTM).
Arby's Testing All-Natural Chicken Products
[2005-01-10] Beginning this month, Arby's will test a line of all-natural chicken sandwiches, wraps, tenders, and salads in four markets.
[2004-10-07] The salad features warm chicken fingers, crumbled pepper bacon, hard-boiled egg, shredded cheddar cheese, and grape tomatoes served over spring-mix greens. It's served with ranch dressing.
Arby's Announces New Exec Team
[2004-08-02] Arby's, under the leadership of president and chief exec Doug Benham since January, has announced its new executive team, which it calls "a world-class team of foodservice experts."
Arby's Expands Charitable Partnership
[2004-04-27] Arby's has announced it will expand its national partnership of Big Brothers Big Sisters to support the youth mentoring organization's 100th anniversary during 2004.
Triarc Revenues Nearly Triple on Acquisition of Units
[2003-08-12] Second quarter 2003 revenue gains $51.4 million from Sybra buyout.
Arby's Expands Market Fresh Line Again
[2003-07-07] Arby's continues to push a fast-casual message with another addition to its successful Market Fresh line of sandwiches.
Arby's New Ad Campaign Features Oven Mitt
[2003-03-04] Playing on the roasting theme, Arby's has launched a national advertising campaign featuring the animated character Oven Mitt.
[2002-11-26] Subsidiary of I.C.H Corporation is second largest franchisee of the Arby's brand.
Triarc Reports Third Quarter 2002 Results
[2002-11-12] Arby's Market Fresh sandwiches drive same-store sales increase 4.6% in third quarter 2002.
Arby's Sandwiches Offered by Great Plains Airlines
[2002-10-28] Airline and United States Beef Corporation team-up to offer Arby's Market Fresh Sandwiches to afternoon and evening meal-time passengers.
Arby's Offers "Refreshing Getaways" Promo
[2002-10-14] Campaign targeting Arby's adult market appeal to offer free Carnival Cruises.
Arby's Introduces Ultimate BLT
[2002-07-08] With the introduction of the Ultimate BLT, Arby's has expanded its Market Fresh line to six sandwiches.
Arby's Introduces a New Addition to Its Market Fresh Line
[2002-05-22] Arby's credits Market Fresh for increased same stores sales and plans to continue introducing new sandwiches to the line
Arby's Charity Tour Kick-Off Raises $220,000
[2002-03-28] For the sixth consecutive year, The Arby's Charity Tour has kicked off its nationwide, 2002 season with a hole in one.
Two of Arby's Largest Franchisees May Join Forces
[2002-03-22] Arby's two largest franchisees have announced plans that may bring the two companies together.
Arby's, T.J. Cinnamons Launch Scratch-And-Win Promotion
[2001-11-09] The two chains with a common parent, Triarc Restaurant Group, are looking to make every customer a winner.
Arby's Training Video Takes Top Honors
[2001-11-02] Arby's "Quest for the Best" video, a sixteen-minute presentation created to boost employees' delivery of customer service, took the 2001 "Best in Show" Gold Aurora Award.
Arby's Signs Multi-Unit NY Agreement
[2001-08-27] Arby's, Inc. has signed two separate multi-unit development agreements with franchisee owners Jan Headlee and Tom Clarke for a total of 20 new Arby's locations in New York.
Arby's Foundation Awards Scholarships
[2001-08-20] The Arby's Foundation™ divvied up $50,000 in scholarship money between twelve outstanding youths from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) mentoring program.
Triarc Purchases Remaining Class B Common Shares
[2001-08-10] Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRY) announced today that the Company purchased all of the remaining 1,999,207 shares of non-voting Triarc Class B common stock held by affiliates of Victor Posner at a per share price of $21.93, for a total purchase price of approximately $43.8 million.
Triarc names Francis Mccarron CFO
[2001-05-16] Triarc Cos. Inc., franchiser of Arby's, has named Francis McCarron chief financial officer.
Triarc Reports Strong 1Q Results
[2001-05-15] Triarc Companies, Inc. announces the results of operations for its first quarter of 2001.
Arby's, Pepsi Select Artist for Promotion
[2001-05-14] Participating Arby's franchisees have joined with Pepsi-Cola to feature marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey on limited edition 32oz Twist 'N Go beverage cups.
Arby's Launches National Campaign
[2001-04-24] Breaking with its 15-year tradition of buying local-market broadcast advertising, Arby's is launching its first national television ad campaign to introduce the chain's newest line of sandwiches designed for adult tastes: Arby's Market Fresh.
Triarc Reports Year, 4Q 2001 Results
[2001-04-02] Triarc Companies, Inc. announces the results of operations for its fiscal year and fourth quarter of 2000.
[2001-03-14] Nearly 160 volunteers from Triarc Restaurant Group recently exchanged their laptops for paintbrushes in an effort to beautify Walker Elementary School, transforming it from an institutional, beige building to a colorful, visual learning center.
Arby's Names its U.S Drive-Thru Champs
[2001-02-27] Forget the drive-thru jokes . . . to the employees at a Syracuse Arby's‚ it's serious business. So much that their restaurant has been crowned the fastest Arby's drive-thru in the U.S.
[2000-11-06] Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRY) announced today that its restaurant franchising subsidiary, Arby's, Inc., intends to offer approximately $290 million of fixed rate insured notes through a special purpose financing vehicle.
Arby's Convention Sets Standard for Franchisees
[2000-09-15] A record number of Arby's franchisees had the future in mind when they met recently in Las Vegas for a three day pow-wow.
Arby's Drive-Thru Video Wins Accolades
[2000-09-13] The Triarc Restaurant Group received the film and video industry's top accolade—a platinum, "Best of Show" 2000 Aurora Award under the category of issue awareness and instructional programs.
Arby's Legends Announce Purchase Agreement
[2000-08-10] Two of the Arby's systems largest and most influential franchisees have announced plans that will bring the two companies together.
Arby's Launches TV Ads to Support Sidekickers™
[2000-07-10] As Arby's menu continues to grow, so too does its roster of commercials targeted towards adult fast food diners.
Arby's "Adult Truths" a Success
[2000-06-06] Arby's launch of its "Adult Truths" marketing and positioning campaign in early March of this year already appears to be a success for the chain and its franchisor, Triarc Restaurant Group.
Arby's Charity Raises $300,000
[2000-04-03] The Fourth Annual Arby's Charity Tour Championship for the Arby's Foundation Endowment Fund raised $300,000.
Recipe for Success: Arby's Menu 2005 Summit
[2000-03-22] Amidst a barrage of spring breakers, officials met March 8-9 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to map out future
Arby's Focuses on "Grown-Up" Tastes
[2000-03-05] Arby's is launching an innovative brand positioning campaign to establish itself as the leader in a rapidly emerging industry niche—adult fast food.
QSRs to Aid in Hurricane Relief Effort
[0000-00-00] National quick-service restaurant chains are reaching out to help victims of Hurricane Katrina in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
