What is the full name of the franchisor for Arby's, an affiliate of Auntie Annes?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants operating under the Arby's® trade name and business system that feature slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches. In July 2011, Arby's became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition. Arby's has been franchising since 1965. Predecessors and former affiliates of Arby's have, in the past, offered franchises for other restaurant concepts including T.J. Cinnamons® stores that served gourmet baked goods. All of the T.J. Cinnamons locations have closed. As of December 31, 2023, there were 3,413 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States (2,316 franchised and 1,097 company-owned) and 200 franchised Arby's restaurants operating internationally.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants operating under the Arby's trade name and business system. In July 2011, Arby's became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition. Arby's has been franchising since 1965.
As of December 31, 2023, there were 3,413 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States (2,316 franchised and 1,097 company-owned) and 200 franchised Arby's restaurants operating internationally.
This information is relevant for prospective Auntie Anne's franchisees as it provides insight into the affiliated programs and the scale of operations of Arby's, which is part of the same franchise system. While Auntie Anne's franchisees may not directly interact with Arby's, understanding the broader network of affiliated brands can offer a sense of the overall stability and resources available within the GoTo Foods portfolio.