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Arby's is a Fast Food Restaurant Franchise that is primarily known for selling Roast Beef sandwiches. The company's target market is more adult-oriented than many fast food restaurants such as McDonald's and Burger King . The Arby's menu also includes Appetizers , Chicken Strips , Salads , and Market Fresh ( Deli -style) Sandwiches and Wraps , but their focus has always been roast beef. HISTORY Arby's was founded by brothers Forrest and Leroy Raffel who were determined to open a fast food franchise based on something other than hamburgers. The name Arby's came as a result of the brothers' inability to use their preferred name of "Big Tex" that was being used by an Akron businessman. They eventually decided on Arby's, based on ''R.B.'', the initials of Raffel Brothers. They opened their first restaurant in Boardman, Ohio just outside of Youngstown on July 23 , 1964 , where they initially served only roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and beverages. A year later, the first Arby's licensee opened a restaurant in Akron, Ohio . Expansion to other states began in 1968 . As of 2004, there are over 3400 restaurants worldwide. ARBY'S TODAY Arby's is currently franchised by Triarc , which owns more than 3,400 restaurants. Triarc also franchises T.J. Cinnamons and Pasta Connection and used to own RC Cola . Triarc and its Arby's franchise subsidiary, ARG Restaurant Group , is the largest owner of Arby's franchises (as well as Mrs. Winners ). On May 31 , 2005 , Triarc announced that it was purchasing Atlanta -based RTM, and would move the Headquarters of Arby's to Atlanta from Fort Lauderdale, Florida . Later that year, Triarc officially bought out RTM. While the chain has not been based in Youngstown, Ohio for many years, the chain still has a major presence in the area, including a location on the campus of Youngstown State University . In February 2006 , Arby's became the first national fast food chain to serve its chicken 100% natural with no added phosphates, salt, or water. Other fast food restaurant's chicken consists of up to 30% added ingredients. SEE ALSO
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