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Arby's posts positive same-store sales for Q1

Arby's announced that Q1 sales results achieved significant system same-store sales growth, coming in at 9.8 percent.

May 11, 2015

Arby's announced that its first quarter 2015 sales results achieved significant system same-store sales growth, coming in at 9.8 percent for Q1 ending April 5, 2015. This marks the brand's 18th consecutive quarter of SSS growth. The company attributed the growth to transactions combined with a shift in mix towards more premium products on the menu.

Other highlights included:

• Opening restaurants in three unique formats featuring the brand's flexible new "Inspire" design: Urban Inline (downtown Pittsburgh); Traditional Stand-alone (Lehi, Utah); and an end cap with drive-thru (White House, Tennessee.).
• The remodel and grand re-opening of a flagship location for Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. in Atlanta that features the "Inspire" design and improved operations through a new "Delight Line" that integrates production and service counters – reducing square footage requirements; and increasing operating efficiencies while improving the guest experience. 

"We are off to a great start in 2015, continuing our momentum from last year," said Paul Brown, CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., in a statement. "We have a compelling vision for the Arby's brand and a clear system-wide business strategy in place. These results validate our efforts to be the preferred destination for top-quality meats along with a fast crafted service experience that truly resonates with our guests."

Arby's intends to accelerate new restaurant development in 2015, with its new "inspire" restaurant designs, representing the look and direction for the brand going forward. Plans include a variety of footprint options to open in environments, including shopping centers and high-density city areas, according to the release.