What is the Arby's trade name, considering Cinnabon's affiliation?
Cinnabon 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 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon Franchise Disclosure Document, Arby's is a franchisor of quick-serve restaurants operating under the "Arby's®" trade name and business system. These restaurants feature slow-roasted, freshly sliced roasted beef and other deli-style sandwiches.
Arby's became an affiliated program in July 2011 through an acquisition. 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.
This information is relevant to prospective Cinnabon franchisees because it clarifies the relationship between Cinnabon and Arby's through their affiliation under Inspire Brands. While Cinnabon franchisees won't directly operate an Arby's franchise, understanding the structure of affiliated brands can provide insight into the broader network and potential collaborative opportunities or shared resources within Inspire Brands.