Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., a subsidiary of Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. announced that it has signed agreements in the first half of 2009 with 11 new and seven existing franchisees for the development of 47 new Arby’s restaurants in the U.S. and Canada.

“The crave for Arby’s slow-roasted, freshly sliced roast beef and other premium, one-of-a-kind menu items keeps growing, which is why we continue to expand to reach as many of our hungry customers as possible,” says Tom Garrett, president & CEO of Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc.