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Arby's was founded in Boardman, Ohio, on July 23, 1964, by brothers Forrest (1922–2008) and Leroy Raffel (1927–2023), owners of a restaurant equipment business who thought there was a market opportunity for a fast food franchise based on a dish other than hamburgers.
Feb 26, 2024 · Learn how Forrest Raffel and his brother Leroy created Arby's, the second-largest fast-food sandwich chain in America, from a roast beef sandwich concept. Discover their journey of rapid growth, bankruptcy, comeback, and successful exit.
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Sep 24, 2008 · Forrest Raffel, co-founder of Arby's, died in 2008 at age 86. He was a prominent Jewish leader in Miami and a community activist in North Carolina.
Mar 25, 2023 · Leroy Raffel, who launched the roast beef chain with his brother Forrest in 1964, passed away in Miami. He was a visionary leader, a humble family man and a supporter of Israel and the Jewish community.
Forrest Raffel (1922-2008) was a restaurant executive and businessman who co-founded Arby's with his brother Leroy in 1964. He was born in West Virginia and died in Florida, and is buried at Lakeside Memorial Park in Doral.
Jun 2, 2022 · ByJoanna O'Leary|June 2, 2022 . Share. “We have the meats.” Ever wonder who the “we” is behind that Arby’s slogan? The answer is Forrest and Leroy Raffel, Jewish brothers from New Castle, Pennsylvania.
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Mar 24, 2023 · Leroy Raffel, who co-founded the Arby’s fast food chain with his brother in 1964, has passed away at the age of 96. The restaurant announced Raffel’s death on its Facebook page Thursday,...
