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Arby's Pledges $100,000 To American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund To Aid Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
ATLANTA (September 1, 2005) - The Arby's Foundation, on behalf of Arby's roast beef restaurants worldwide, has pledged to donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to assist victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
"We must take care of our neighbors impacted by this devastation," said Doug Benham, President and CEO, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. and chairman of the Arby's Foundation. "Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted, and the countless volunteers bringing them comfort."
About Arby's Restaurant Group
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company that is the franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system, which consists of nearly 3,500 restaurants worldwide, and is owner and operator of more than 1,000 restaurants located in the United States. Founded in 1964, Arby's quick service restaurants specialize in offering slow roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches as well as its Market Fresh® deli-style sandwiches, wraps and salads with the convenience of a drive-thru. Arby's offers guests a unique, better tasting alternative to traditional fast food with its one-of-a-kind menu items including the Beef 'n Cheddar, Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's Restaurant Group also owns and operates the T.J. Cinnamons® brand and is a subsidiary of Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRY, TRY.B). To learn more about Arby's unique tastes and franchising opportunities, please visit www.arbys.com.
