"Things have come a long way from this humble beginning and the original Arby's menu. It's continued to pile more and more meats onto its lineup for the last 60-plus years. You can't really live up to your slogan "We have the meats" without this kind of beefed-up business plan. The chain not only roasts beef now but also serves up brisket, corned beef, and burgers. Chicken and turkey sandwiches are abundant. Don't forget about bacon, ham, and gyro meat as well. Heck, the restaurant has even dabbled in venison and wagyu."
"As many fast-food chains have had to learn the hard way, it's difficult to be a master of many different foods at once. At some point, the skill and luck run out. So is Arby's crazy to keep tacking on more proteins? Is the roast beef sandwich still its crown jewel? Or has it turned into just another relic in its museum of meats?"
Arby's began in 1964 in Ohio as a small restaurant specializing in roast beef sandwiches, chips, milkshakes, and beverages. The chain expanded over 60-plus years to include brisket, corned beef, burgers, chicken, turkey, bacon, ham, gyro meat, venison, and wagyu. The brand adopted the slogan "We have the meats" and continued adding proteins to its menu. Expanding to many food types challenged consistent quality across offerings. A comparative evaluation ranked 12 prominent sandwiches across every meat category using meat quality, execution, and suitability for a national fast-food menu. The Deluxe Burger, introduced after 2022, tasted undercooked and gamey.
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