When did Arby's become an Affiliated Program of Carvel through an acquisition?
Carvel Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 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 29, 2024, there were 3,365 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States (2,286 franchised and 1,079 company-owned), including one multi-brand location. Additionally, as of December 29, 2024, there were 231 single-branded franchised Arby's restaurants operating internationally.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Carvel's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Arby's became an Affiliated Program in July 2011 through an acquisition. Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants that feature slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches. Arby's has been franchising since 1965.
As of December 29, 2024, there were 3,365 Arby's restaurants operating in the United States, with 2,286 being franchised and 1,079 company-owned, including one multi-brand location. Additionally, 231 single-branded franchised Arby's restaurants were operating internationally as of the same date.
The affiliation of Arby's with Carvel means that while they are under common ownership, franchisees may have opportunities to purchase products or services from Arby's, but Arby's is not obligated to provide them. This type of affiliation is common in the franchise industry, allowing for potential synergies and cross-promotional activities between brands.