Since when has Arby's, an affiliate of Auntie Annes, been franchising?
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 has been franchising since 1965. Arby's is a quick-serve restaurant that features slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches.
In July 2011, Arby's became an Affiliated Program through an acquisition. 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.
Prospective Auntie Anne's franchisees should note that while Arby's is an affiliate, it operates independently. The FDD specifies that none of the affiliated franchisors are obligated to provide products or services to Auntie Anne's franchisees; however, franchisees may purchase products or services from these franchisors if they choose to do so.