Arby's first franchise restaurant opens in Akron, Ohio.
1970
Arby's opens its 250th restaurant.
1975
Logo changes from a ten-gallon hat to a contemporary cowboy hat.
1978
Debut of the Beef 'n Cheddar.
1980
Arby's opens 1,000th location in Loves Park, Illinois.
1981
First international restaurant opens in Japan.
1986
Arby's Foundation formed, establishing Arby’s philanthropic organization.
1991
Arby's is the first fast food restaurant to introduce a complete light menu: Three sandwiches and four salads, all less than 300 calories and 94% fat free.
1994
Arby's is the first to ban smoking in all of its company restaurants.
1996
Arby's opens its 3,000th restaurant in Tipp City, Ohio.
2001
Market Fresh sandwiches added to the menu.
2004
Market Fresh salads and wraps create a full line of deli-style products.
2005
Arby's acquires RTM, the largest franchisee.
2007
Arby's launches new menu line of Toasted Subs.
2008
Triarc Companies, Inc. merged with Wendy's International, Inc. to form Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc.
