Arby's is an American fast-food chain best known for its roast beef sandwiches and curly fries. Founded in 1964 by Forrest and Leroy Raffel in Boardman, Ohio, Arby's aimed to offer a unique alternative to the prevalent burger chains by focusing on freshly sliced roast beef. The brand quickly grew, opening hundreds of locations in the United States during the 1970s and expanding globally. Throughout its history, Arby's has gone through several ownership changes and management shifts, which influenced the company's direction. By the 1980s, it returned to its roast beef roots after briefly experimenting with typical fast-food fare like burgers. Today, Arby's operates thousands of locations worldwide, with a presence in countries such as Canada, Turkey, and South Korea. The chain has also been recognized as one of the leading sandwich brands in the U.S., second only to Subway. Arby's continues to innovate with new menu offerings while maintaining its signature items.