Operations
Largest Arby's franchisee launches $29M 90-store renovation
March 19, 2021
Arby's largest franchisee, Flynn Restaurant Group, will spend $29 million to renovate more than 90 of the chain's stores in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, with completions by the end of this year, according to a news release.
The work will be done at each location without disrupting the service over the "few weeks." Drive-thrus will remain open for customers and a construction BOGO deal on Arby's classic roast beef sandwiches will also help ease any construction pains as each store undergoes its renovations, according to the release.
Each remodeled restaurant will feature the brand's upgraded "Inspired" look, with new exteriors, textures, multi-colored wood materials, lighting and chalkboard graphics.
"As the largest Arby's franchisee in the country, we want to continue showing our commitment to the brand and to the communities we serve, and these remodels are just one way for us to do so," Randy Bates, Flynn Restaurant Group head of marketing, said in the release. "As a leader in the industry and a local partner, we are committed to not only providing guests with the quality food and service they deserve, but also by creating and maintaining jobs to further invest in the community."
After all remodeled locations are complete, the company expects to host a marketwide celebration in each region.
Flynn Restaurant Group LP is one of the top 20 largest food service companies in the United States. It owns and operates more than 2,200 restaurants across Applebee's, Arby's, Taco Bell and Panera brands spanning 33 states, generating $2.3 billion in sales and employing more than 40,000 people.
Arby's has more than 3,300 restaurants worldwide. It is part of Inspire Brands, which is based in Atlanta.
