How Arby's Has Endured Through the Years

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  • Опубликовано: 2 дек 2023
  • Weird History Food is getting some roast beef action with the History of Arby's. While Arby's "have the meats" in July of 1964, the first-ever Arby’s opened its doors in Boardman, Ohio- exclusively selling roast beef sandwiches, potato chips, and soda. Arby's has gone through many different phases during the franchise's timeline - some good, some not so good - but always with delicious roast beef
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  • @austinhornbeck5060
    @austinhornbeck5060 6 месяцев назад +722

    Unpopular opinion, would rather have an Arby's roast beef than any fast food burger. Also Arby's curly fries are my favorite fast food fries.

    • @hiijjh100
      @hiijjh100 6 месяцев назад +48

      You're not alone brother.

    • @WizPatrus
      @WizPatrus 6 месяцев назад +76

      I have never understood the Arby's hate, either.

    • @lawrencetalbot8346
      @lawrencetalbot8346 6 месяцев назад +19

      Yes to the fries, no to the beef.

    • @bradye21playsIndieHorror
      @bradye21playsIndieHorror 6 месяцев назад +4

      Arby's gave in and has burgers now 😬

    • @crlaf1978
      @crlaf1978 6 месяцев назад +1

      FACTS

  • @Alabenson
    @Alabenson 6 месяцев назад +180

    No one ever seems to talk about it, but Arby's has shockingly good mozzarella sticks. Like, legitimately better than many sit-down restaurants good.

    • @melasn9836
      @melasn9836 6 месяцев назад +9

      Those are the best fast food mozzarella sticks, hands down!

    • @tlcshelby414
      @tlcshelby414 6 месяцев назад +6

      Yessss! When I worked at Arby’s I would start every shift with 2 motz sticks and 2 jalapeño bites with a jamocha shake 😋 Sonic’s are good too though.

    • @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer
      @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer 6 месяцев назад +6

      And jalapeno bites with the Branco Berry sauce

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +4

      The first time I had some, they seemed worse than usual, I guess they got cold, but since then I try to steal one every time I have to go to the back to restock the fry station, while I work there.

    • @Faze-2
      @Faze-2 6 месяцев назад +1

      Try dipping them in the bronco berry sauce if you haven’t already. So good

  • @patrickdurham8393
    @patrickdurham8393 6 месяцев назад +149

    The 4 for $10 roast beef sandwiches still draw me into Arby's occasionally. I miss the potato cakes.

    • @neoasura
      @neoasura 6 месяцев назад +23

      I feel old, I remember growing up poor, the only time we could go to Arby's was when they had a 5 for $5 coupon deal going.

    • @dawng.8836
      @dawng.8836 6 месяцев назад +9

      The potato cakes were the only reason I went to Arby's

    • @giraffesinc.2193
      @giraffesinc.2193 6 месяцев назад +7

      My Grandma used to buy a bunch of Arby's sandwiches and then freeze them. I wish I knew how much she paid, she had a TON!

    • @tdpooh1972
      @tdpooh1972 6 месяцев назад +7

      I always got the potato cakes with my sandwich. I was so sad that they got rid of them. Now, I get the 4-piece mozzerella sticks instead. They are SO GOOD!!

    • @marknelson4856
      @marknelson4856 6 месяцев назад +3

      You can't beat it nowadays especially when McDonald's wants 2.89 for a little ass cheeseburger that was 69 cents when I was in high school back in the early mid '90s

  • @army103
    @army103 6 месяцев назад +373

    Whenever I see comedies or sitcoms tease Arby's for being terrible, it always confuses me...I've always loved them, and I've never known anyone who hated their food!

    • @MrsAikahime
      @MrsAikahime 6 месяцев назад +39

      Probably paid segments from other fast food places

    • @greed0599
      @greed0599 6 месяцев назад +10

      I genuinely hate arbys.

    • @dmcgee3
      @dmcgee3 6 месяцев назад +8

      I can’t stand them but with any franchise it could be location. The one nearest to me is always dead and on a parking lot that’s more loose asphalt than anything else. Appears to have originally been built on a pile of loose dirt instead of bothering to level the ground first. The same standards appear to have always been upheld at that particular location. That being said I know plenty of people who like them in general so quite possibly I’ve only ever had bad experiences at a bad location

    • @ganjahtron
      @ganjahtron 6 месяцев назад +23

      arbys is boss level good.

    • @davidfrischknecht8261
      @davidfrischknecht8261 6 месяцев назад +5

      I always preferred Hardee's ham sandwiches to Arby's roast beef sandwiches.

  • @LazyChillZone
    @LazyChillZone 6 месяцев назад +174

    Arbys's endured by literally being better than most fast food places, and offering their sandwiches at a great price.

    • @Chinothebad
      @Chinothebad 6 месяцев назад +4

      With how Arby's taste, I'm more willing to give them money than the likes of McDonalds on that alone.

    • @Livnglrg
      @Livnglrg 6 месяцев назад +8

      Great price? When was the last time you ate at Arby’s? I ate there a couple months ago and it was very expensive from what it was….5 for $5 is long gone.

    • @patrickaker4380
      @patrickaker4380 6 месяцев назад +7

      9 dollars for a plain roast beef and small fry is not a great price.

    • @LazyChillZone
      @LazyChillZone 6 месяцев назад +10

      @@Livnglrg I mean, fast food in general is just terrible bang for your buck these days. But for me, I find the quality far superior for the price. But yeah it used to be dirt cheap and the quality was the same.

    • @matthewweng8483
      @matthewweng8483 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@patrickaker4380Arby's has some great coupons... Usually 2 for $6 or $7. Also, they'll usually let you stack them.

  • @megandarlene2080
    @megandarlene2080 6 месяцев назад +39

    When I worked at Arby's I got a kitten. I would sneak home a couple of slices of roast beef to give him. From that day on, whenever we brought home Arby's, he'd beg like a dog until I shared with him. ❤

  • @glenneric1
    @glenneric1 6 месяцев назад +93

    I love everything about Arby's. The meat, the buns, the curly fries, the sauce station. Yum.

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +1

      Sauce station? The one I work at doesn't have one of those.

    • @glenneric1
      @glenneric1 6 месяцев назад

      @@MatthewTheWanderer Yeah. Paper mini cups and squeeze tubs for ketchup, horsey sauce, Arby sauce and three pepper sauce.

    • @hakageryu-hz7jz
      @hakageryu-hz7jz 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@glenneric1 Most newer ones don't have it i'm willing to bet.

  • @ryproar11
    @ryproar11 6 месяцев назад +288

    I worked at an Arby's in college. Honesty it was easier and less hassle than McDonald's and Burger King.
    I mean the best seller is literally just sliced meat on a bun. Couldnt get any easier than that. 😂

    • @negative6442
      @negative6442 6 месяцев назад +24

      Probably less customer traffic than those two as well lol

    • @catherinesanchez1185
      @catherinesanchez1185 6 месяцев назад +6

      One of my early jobs back in the 80's . This was when EVERYONE and I mean everyone had to have a salad bar. They weren't set up for it, so I had to run buckets of ice to the salad bar all day (summer! ) to keep the veggies from wilting. Sometimes would get shifts comign in early to chop vegetables, so wholesome. Never worked the slicer though cuz I wasn't old enough and they actually obeyed the rules . Gave them credit for that. Had an accident when someone pulled a pan of freshly baked apple turnovers out of the oven and caught me in the arm. I still have the burn mark. LOL!

    • @willbroccolo8389
      @willbroccolo8389 6 месяцев назад

      nothing on their "pink meat???

    • @blakespower
      @blakespower 6 месяцев назад

      how hard is it to put a frozen patty on the grill?

    • @DJVexillum
      @DJVexillum 6 месяцев назад +7

      @@willbroccolo8389 Pretty much all meat is pink before you cook it, don't know what you're on about

  • @mikemackay86
    @mikemackay86 6 месяцев назад +24

    "I'm so hungry, I could eat at Arby's" from the Simpsons is another good Arby's joke.

    • @redstickles550
      @redstickles550 2 месяца назад +1

      Oh man.. she’s really hungry! 😂. That’s the joke they should have mentioned! To this day when I say I’m hungry at my house that’s exactly what I say!

  • @SamP0rterBridges
    @SamP0rterBridges 6 месяцев назад +49

    I had an Arby's gyro on a road trip last week. It was delicious. I was really shocked.

    • @theturnc0at
      @theturnc0at 6 месяцев назад +8

      The gyros are what redeems them in my eyes, alongside their reubens and shakes

    • @SamP0rterBridges
      @SamP0rterBridges 6 месяцев назад

      @@theturnc0at good to know about their ruben. That's one of my favorite sandwiches.

    • @cheesebutt1000
      @cheesebutt1000 4 месяца назад +2

      The Arby's gyro blows away our local Greek restaurant's gyro. No comparison! Plus at Arby's you can even sub out Turkey or Roast beef fir the gyro meat if you want to.

  • @caturdaynite7217
    @caturdaynite7217 6 месяцев назад +51

    I like the fact that Arby's is probably the only drive thru fast food outfit to have cold sandwiches. I like the turkey ranch and bacon in the Summer. I don;t want a hot sandwich when it's hot outside. In the Winter, good ol' beef and cheddar or reg roast beef. They need bring back potato cakes. I love potatoe cakes!

    • @jurdski
      @jurdski Месяц назад

      The cold cut sandwiches are underrated, and super consistent every time I've gotten one. Love the bread

  • @KnightFerrocous
    @KnightFerrocous 6 месяцев назад +81

    I never understood the hate on Arby's. They are better than the major burger chains in essentially every way and are less deep fried BS so they are "healthier" for you even if in the most minor way.

    • @CornerStoneLLC.
      @CornerStoneLLC. 6 месяцев назад +4

      The reason for their hate is because they advertise their mediocore roast beef sandwiches too much. That's just what I think though

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +6

      You sound like you've never been to Arby's if you think they have less "deep fried BS"! Most of the crap on their menu is deep fried, including chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, mac & cheese bites, jalapeno bites, curly fries, crinkle fries, fish sticks, and even their wagyu burgers! Just because their roast beef sandwiches aren't deep fried doesn't mean they have less deep fried stuff! Also, unlike a lot of burger places, they don't sell salads!

    • @hakageryu-hz7jz
      @hakageryu-hz7jz 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@MatthewTheWanderer Most of the menu is roast beef so actively you're lying.

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +5

      @@hakageryu-hz7jz No, you are the one who is actively lying! No, most of the menu is NOT roast beef! I work there, I should know! And I listed numerous items in their menu that are NOT roast beef, already!

    • @TheSoulCrisis
      @TheSoulCrisis 4 месяца назад

      @@MatthewTheWanderer Damn they got wagyu beef in the form of burgers? I wonder how they keep the prices down lol.

  • @kimbrey65
    @kimbrey65 6 месяцев назад +24

    I wish they'd bring back their potato cakes. Those were so good, and nobody else had them!

    • @intzbk1
      @intzbk1 6 месяцев назад +2

      As far as I know, my Arby's still has potato cakes. I don't eat there often but when I do I get the Jamocha shake, the potato cakes and a sandwich.

    • @epistte
      @epistte 4 месяца назад

      Beef and cheddar and potato cakes was my go-to order.

  • @lawrencetalbot8346
    @lawrencetalbot8346 6 месяцев назад +94

    Only thing I would’ve added is a brief summary about Hala Moddelmog. She was Arbys president (first female to be president/CEO of a restaurant company) and played a big role in breaking away from Wendy’s while reviving the brand. With her leadership, the company had 12 consecutive quarters of growth which was unheard of at that time

    • @TheSoulCrisis
      @TheSoulCrisis 4 месяца назад +1

      Wow impressive......she sure has an interesting name. xD

    • @alexandru5369
      @alexandru5369 Месяц назад

      Personally don't think her being the 1st female of anything means anything cause it doesn't but I'll giver her credit for differentiating Arby's from everyone else

    • @UrLeingod
      @UrLeingod Месяц назад

      @@alexandru5369 If being the first woman to do something isn't meaningful, being the first man to do something isn't, either. Better go tell Neil Armstrong he's nothing special because other guys walked on the moon, too.

    • @alexandru5369
      @alexandru5369 Месяц назад

      @@UrLeingod Oh piss off no one cared he was a dude he was the first person too set foot on the moon. Back then no one said first man " just first human" too set foot on the moon. Take your identity politics and go be miserable somewhere else merit matters not identity crap

  • @blandrooker6541
    @blandrooker6541 6 месяцев назад +52

    I really want them to bring back the potato cakes.

    • @ectofix8447
      @ectofix8447 6 месяцев назад +4

      Same

    • @jhlundy
      @jhlundy 6 месяцев назад +3

      Ham & Swiss croissants with potato cakes was one of my favorite memories of weekends with my mom, if only Arby's had the gumption to bring it all back

    • @jurdski
      @jurdski Месяц назад

      Oh man, those were amazing! Their breakfast was really good, I thought they brought it back briefly. I used to get it after my paper route back in the day

    • @adambowling05
      @adambowling05 Месяц назад

      and the Onion rings

  • @adamgh0
    @adamgh0 6 месяцев назад +34

    I remember the brief period in the late 90's/early 2000's when they put the Arby's sauce on the tables in squeeze bottles. I admit that I stole at least two of them, as did everybody else and so began the pump up front. The "over the counter" Arby's sauce they sell commercially doesn't really taste the same.

  • @jackmason5278
    @jackmason5278 6 месяцев назад +37

    I haven't had Arby's in a few years, but I do have fond memories. My go to was the larger (whatever they call it) Roast Beef with a couple of packets of Arby Sauce and a side of Curly Fries. That was a great, if pricy, meal!

    • @jaydub5515
      @jaydub5515 6 месяцев назад +1

      The Big Montana!

    • @Brian424
      @Brian424 6 месяцев назад

      @@jaydub5515 I went to Arby's for the first time in a while about a year ago and was surprised to find the Big Montana gone from the menu. Now it's just called the Giant Roast Beef. I think it's a little smaller than the Big Montana but it's still pretty big and tastes just as good.

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +1

      They have 3 sizes of Roast Beef Sandwiches: Classic (3 ounces), Double (6 ounces), and Half Pound (8 ounces).

    • @MatthewTheWanderer
      @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@Brian424 I work at Arby's and I've never heard of either the Big Montana or the Giant Roast Beef! I HAVE heard of the Meat Mountain, however, which is a ridiculous sandwich that has roast beef, chicken tenders, brisket, corned beef, bacon, and 2 types of cheese, that costs almost $12.

    • @Brian424
      @Brian424 6 месяцев назад

      @@MatthewTheWanderer I could've sworn their big sandwich was called the Giant Roast Beef but maybe I'm confusing Arby's with someplace else. Looking at their menu today, it looks like they just offer the Classic, Double, and Half-Pound roast beef sandwich sizes. The Big Montana was a half-pound, and that name is a lot catchier than just calling it plain ol' half-pound roast beef. They probably got tired of explaining to customers what a Big Montana was, though.
      I didn't know the Meat Mountain existed until you mentioned it. It's not offered on the normal menu so I guess you have to ask for it. That sandwich is a beast and looks awesome. I can see getting one about once a year around my birthday as a treat, after eating nothing for about a day to make room for it.

  • @thejourney1369
    @thejourney1369 6 месяцев назад +13

    My go to is always the French dipped sandwich. It’s my favorite.

  • @Corbomite_Meatballs
    @Corbomite_Meatballs 6 месяцев назад +8

    "There's nothing more American than two restaurants in Ohio fighting over which one is more Texan."
    Truer words about the mentality of Ohio/Ohioans have never been spoken.

  • @rotaman8555
    @rotaman8555 6 месяцев назад +9

    I love Arby’s. Hands down, their curly fries are the best in the nation. Their roast beef sandwiches are great, and I also love their market fresh sandwiches options. Sometimes, you just want something different than a burger, and Arby’s fits the bill. I’m glad there’s an Arby’s a few blocks from my house.

  • @kennethd4958
    @kennethd4958 6 месяцев назад +17

    The original Arby’s building was turned into an exotic bird store for years and is now sitting empty. My kids always groan when we drive past and I tell them “that’s the old Arby’s” lmao. I worked at the Austintown location in high school and it still has the original ten gallon Arby’s sign.

    • @epistte
      @epistte 4 месяца назад +1

      The store in Akron is still Arbys. Its just east of the intersection of west market and exchange ave. Ive eaten there many times.

    • @kennethd4958
      @kennethd4958 4 месяца назад

      @@epistte Yeah I'm talking about the original store in Boardman. It is closed now but was an exotic bird store for years.. they built a newer one across Market Street.

    • @epistte
      @epistte 3 месяца назад

      @@kennethd4958 I'm not sure that I have been to Boardman, that IO got off the interstate.

  • @amandaredd3057
    @amandaredd3057 6 месяцев назад +6

    I actually like Arby's food. Their roast beef and cheddar, curly fries, and French dips are yummy

  • @mirzaahmed6589
    @mirzaahmed6589 6 месяцев назад +8

    Their Greek gyro is really good.

  • @pamelamays4186
    @pamelamays4186 6 месяцев назад +4

    My go to Arby's meal is the Classic Roast beef sandwich, Curly Fries and a medium Pepsi.

  • @richardthunderbay8364
    @richardthunderbay8364 6 месяцев назад +7

    I was never an Arby's regular, but I did like the roast beef as a change of pace on occasion.

  • @joanclare9788
    @joanclare9788 6 месяцев назад +6

    I loved the quick shot of Wolfman Jack eating Arby’s. I grew up in Northeast Ohio and he was a staple along with Arby’s

  • @blinkereye123
    @blinkereye123 6 месяцев назад +11

    As a kid, the items that brought me to Arby's were their 'lunch boxes' (a small sandwich, potato cakes - better than curly fries imho - and coleslaw,) a Happy Meal before the Happy Meal! As the years went I also noticed the pot shots people would take at the brand (the Simpsons being the biggest culprits, of course), but as a rule, whenever I could those simple meals would always bring me back.

  • @xaulted1
    @xaulted1 6 месяцев назад +17

    Rax had a fantastic salad bar. Several different pastas, a taco station, pizza, deserts... They had it all. The only problem was the rock bottom price brought in the worst slobs your city had to offer. It had to be attended almost constantly just to keep it organized, much less clean. Groups would roll in and just grab stuff with any available utensil or even their hands, slinging and splashing food EVERYWHERE. It was very nice around early lunch time when they first set it up, but by 4PM it was a disaster.

    • @TheSoulCrisis
      @TheSoulCrisis 4 месяца назад +3

      Damn that's crazy, they attracted the savages lol.

  • @roderickscott929
    @roderickscott929 6 месяцев назад +5

    I definitely remember RAX back in the day. I also remember when Arby's sold 5 beef n cheddar sandwiches for $5 then 5 for $5.55 I think know you can get 2 for $11 . Back then you could mix and match . Beef and cheddar , Arby-Q , or the Ham and cheese melt...

    • @Livnglrg
      @Livnglrg 6 месяцев назад +3

      I lived off 5 for $5 back when I first moved out on my own. Arby’s roast beef sandwich reheat well in the microwave.

  • @RaynmanPlays
    @RaynmanPlays 6 месяцев назад +17

    My mom's first job after having kids was at Arby's and she'd often bring home leftovers (back when people could do that). I've loved Arby's ever since. Unfortunately, Arby's has a bit of a deserved reputation in my mind for being pricey, so I can't go there often. But I do enjoy their food.

  • @flounder31
    @flounder31 6 месяцев назад +3

    Arby's lost me, when they deleted Potato Cakes from the menu a few years back. Sad.

    • @shannondore
      @shannondore 6 месяцев назад +1

      Right?! Me too. Everyone has fries, the potato cakes were one of the reasons I went there.

    • @bruceh4180
      @bruceh4180 6 месяцев назад +2

      That's sad. I didn't know they were gone. Also RIP wedges from KFC

  • @Adam-M-
    @Adam-M- 6 месяцев назад +7

    I like Arby's more than other fast food places. They have a good variety of sandwiches. My favorites are the chicken bacon swiss and the french dip sub. They also have good mozzarella sticks.

    • @DrowsyKaiju
      @DrowsyKaiju 6 месяцев назад +1

      The chicken bacon swiss was the best fast food chicken sandwich until Popeyes

    • @daveg1318
      @daveg1318 6 месяцев назад

      C.B.S is so good!!

  • @jedisnowy78
    @jedisnowy78 6 месяцев назад +5

    I love me some Arby’s! I was hoping you would say something about the story of the two sauces LOL. But keep them coming ❤ and Jamocha shake!!!

  • @thevinyltruffle
    @thevinyltruffle 6 месяцев назад +2

    I grew up on Arby’s in the 80s and they were awesome. They’re quality has gone down since then but who’s hasnt.

  • @istarune
    @istarune 5 месяцев назад +2

    Gotta admit, the Beef and Cheddar "Mid", now the Double, has been a staple of my bad week recovery fast food meals for the past 12 years.
    First time I've seen your videos, have a fan in me now. Love your dry humor and delivery of facts.

  • @jillmorgan7309
    @jillmorgan7309 6 месяцев назад +3

    I never heard of "Rax" in my entire life. I like Arby's. Beef and Cheddar is my favorite. Back in the late 1980's Arby's briefly had an oblong sandwich with three types of cheese. To the best of my recollection it had a shredded cheese and a cheese spread or sauce and an additional type cheese. I used to eat that a lot before they got rid of it.

    • @Livnglrg
      @Livnglrg 6 месяцев назад

      Rax came to my area and was gone in just a couple years. I only remember eating there a couple times. My family preferred Arby’s mainly because of 5 for $5.

  • @robdixon7732
    @robdixon7732 6 месяцев назад +3

    I've always liked Arby's. I don't know where the hate comes from. Beef n cheddar, curly fries and a jamocha shake. Mmmm.

  • @AltimaNEO
    @AltimaNEO 6 месяцев назад +2

    The line from the Simpsons always stuck with me since I first saw the episode when it aired. "Im so hungry I could eat at Arbys!", "Wow, that is hungry!"

  • @scotsmanofnewengland7713
    @scotsmanofnewengland7713 6 месяцев назад +2

    I make a trip to the local Arby’s every few months for either their roast beef or fish fillet sandwiches. I just love the 😅 fresh cooked roast beef. Thanks you

  • @WastedTalent-
    @WastedTalent- 6 месяцев назад +4

    On Long Island, Arby's were far and few in between. The local one closed up in the 90's and there weren't any on the Island. Then one opened up in Hempstead, in the mall. My sister and I would make the trek every couple of months to get Arby's (we lived on the east end and it was an hour drive). Finally, a couple of years ago, another one opened locally. I moved to upstate NY since then and they are in almost every large town. I'm in my Arby's glory. Roast Beef Double with 2 packets of Arby's Sauce. Now only if Long John Silver's would open more locations.

  • @YakkoWarnerTower
    @YakkoWarnerTower 6 месяцев назад +5

    Arby's had a totally good taste when I was a kid I still like them.

  • @Ro7ard
    @Ro7ard 5 месяцев назад +5

    I'm surprised you didn't go into more detail about their social media team and the impact their "papercraft" artwork has had on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. I honestly believe it's one of the best marketing strategies I have ever seen online and the way they have managed to keep up with even some of the most obscure pop culture references is very impressive for such a big brand. It's a rare case of a team that seems incredibly passionate about what they do

  • @BobbF.
    @BobbF. 18 дней назад +1

    I worked at an Arby's in Tennessee 2006-2007 and to be real, I actually liked it. I love the Beef 🥩 & Cheddar!!! ❤

  • @jimmy0869
    @jimmy0869 6 месяцев назад +2

    Best cheese sticks EVER!!! Always get an order to munch on when getting their sandwiches at the drive thru on the way home as an appetizer lol!

  • @mccallosone4903
    @mccallosone4903 6 месяцев назад +4

    they used have big sandwiches, now they put 3 thin little meat slices on bread and call it a sandwich. if they still looked like the sandwiches in the ads, it might be good

  • @kandipiatkowski8589
    @kandipiatkowski8589 6 месяцев назад +8

    While I've never been to a traditional Jewish deli, I love Arby's Reuben and roast beef & cheddar sandwiches. Maybe one day I'll get to taste a traditional Reuben or even a pastrami on rye, but in the mean time Arby's has very good sandwiches.

    • @SkylarTrahan
      @SkylarTrahan 6 месяцев назад

      Love the Reuben!

    • @leviturner3265
      @leviturner3265 6 месяцев назад +3

      Reubens are not kosher so it is unlikely you will find one at a Jewish Delicatessen. Pastrami on rye, or Corned beef on rye is kosher so you will find that much more likely.

    • @JDoors
      @JDoors 6 месяцев назад +3

      The main obvious difference you'll notice between getting a sandwich at Arby's vs a deli will be the huge amount of meat you'll get and the huge price increase at the deli.

    • @kandipiatkowski8589
      @kandipiatkowski8589 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@leviturner3265 I didn't know that a Reuben sandwich was not kosher (must be the meat/cheese combo). I still want to try a sandwich from a deli. I love corned beef, so I'm sure most sandwiches will be good there...even if it is expensive.

  • @MikeU128
    @MikeU128 6 месяцев назад +8

    Used to get their Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich all the time. I guess they dropped that from the menu at some point. The Chicken Bacon Swiss is still decent.

  • @romad357
    @romad357 6 месяцев назад +4

    Arbys eliminated two of my most go-to items on their menu: the Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich and the Potato Wedges. So it is mainly roast beef sandwiches for me though I see they are back to trying hamburgers again. BTW, years ago I liked the Roy Rogers Roast Beef also, before Hardee's ownership ran it into the ground!

    • @rogerwilcojr
      @rogerwilcojr 5 месяцев назад

      Try ordering the Chicken Cordon Bleu off menu. You might be surprised.

  • @Lithilic
    @Lithilic 6 месяцев назад +5

    I have never seen an Arby's location that ever seemed that busy. Haven't been there in years, but I did like their Market Fresh sandwiches. I never cared for the curly fries myself, but that seemed to be a big winner for them above most fast food places.
    Not a knock on the company itself, but I always hated how my small town growing up somehow got 2 Arby's (that aren't that far from each other mind you) when we really could have used more variety in options.

  • @timbert4672
    @timbert4672 6 месяцев назад +6

    I’ve heard jokes about this chain in the Simpsons/Family Guy and the likes for decades and never understood since we don’t have them in the UK. Now I’ve seen this I am a bit puzzled by it as I LOVE roast beef. I’m always making myself roast beef toasties (what you call grilled cheese) and such. I also like to make myself a roast beef and caramelised onion gravy sandwich on a burger bun from time to time, but you must be very hungry before having one as the trick is to eat it before the bun dissolves!

    • @Livnglrg
      @Livnglrg 6 месяцев назад +2

      Why not just dip the sandwich into the gravy which is basically what we call a french dip.

    • @timbert4672
      @timbert4672 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@Livnglrg You don’t get the caramelised onions if you do that.

  • @nicolemonrue
    @nicolemonrue 3 месяца назад +1

    My first job was at Arby's. I was a backline cook. They really do roast thier beef. I still love Arby's

  • @jennanidanu1
    @jennanidanu1 6 месяцев назад +2

    Arby's use to be a great place, back in the day. Who remembers when the bun on a Arby's sandwich would soak up the drippings from the meat, which where red? That was when the Arby's sandwich was Really good, back when they first introduced the jamoca shake which was back in the 60s. My mom and I would stop at Arby's on the way back from the beach and back then they didn't have a lot of different sammy's, just the roast beef and I think they had turkey too, not sure about that though. I would put salt on mine and my mom had the horsy sauce, which I still don't care for. I was around 7 at the time, man that was a long time ago I guess! LOL

  • @xpatsteve
    @xpatsteve 6 месяцев назад +7

    I've been an Arby's fan since the 70s when I worked at a mall and had lunch there at least once a week. The classic beef and cheddar plus some curly fries are still my go-to order.

  • @stevebrooks7197
    @stevebrooks7197 6 месяцев назад +11

    I have always liked their French Dip. It really tasted good. It has been a while since I visited Arby's. I am not sure if they still offer this menu item.

    • @BeyondDaX
      @BeyondDaX 6 месяцев назад +1

      @stevebrooks7197 They still do have the menu item, but they call it the Classic French Dip. They got Gyros too which is neat.

    • @stevebrooks7197
      @stevebrooks7197 6 месяцев назад

      Thanks, I will have to visit soon!@@BeyondDaX

    • @hellhound1389
      @hellhound1389 6 месяцев назад +1

      It's actually known as the French dip and swiss. I actually prefer the bacon and swiss chicken sandwich

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner 6 месяцев назад +2

    A+ video!
    LOVE IT! Fascinating history, had no idea it went through so many transformations!

  • @robwebster1098
    @robwebster1098 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm still upset they changed out the potato cakes for crinkle fries. The cakes were amazing and I wished they swap them back.

  • @marylist1236
    @marylist1236 6 месяцев назад +3

    I love the beef & cheddar, crinkle cut fries, & jamocha shake

  • @MatthewTheWanderer
    @MatthewTheWanderer 6 месяцев назад +3

    As someone who works at Arby's, I hate how often their menu changes. Also, I find it hilarious that they would ever consider themselves "upscale"!

  • @Troy-McClure81
    @Troy-McClure81 6 месяцев назад +2

    I still have a stack of the Gold foil ashtrays they use to give out for the tables😂Ahh the 90s the last decade you could smoke anywhere lol I quit smoking but i love to take a deep breath when I walk past a group huddled together outside.

  • @TaraMolohon-lb1zn
    @TaraMolohon-lb1zn 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have always loved Arby's roast beef sandwiches and could only hope for more in the future. Thank you so much for all of it and I hope you have a great day.❣️🤓

  • @normlor
    @normlor 6 месяцев назад +4

    GREAT COMPANIES WITH GREAT PRODUCTS SHOULD ALWAYS SURVIVE!!

  • @Coonotafoo
    @Coonotafoo 6 месяцев назад +16

    The two things I typically get from Arby's is the Greek Gyro and every once in a great while their burgers. With curly fries of course. The Greek Gyro is surprisingly tasty, and while the burgers I've had from them have also been really good, unfortunately they are very expensive. Which hurts their overall value compared to the cheaper gyro.

    • @neoasura
      @neoasura 6 месяцев назад +4

      They have unusually good Rueben's as well. Considering it's fast food, its hard to find a decent fast food Rueben.

    • @hellhound1389
      @hellhound1389 6 месяцев назад

      I won't get the burger because I wonder how a place that doesn't have a flat top makes a burger. I prefer the chicken bacon and swiss over anything else on their menu

  • @lynnrobnett7199
    @lynnrobnett7199 5 месяцев назад +2

    So have always marched to the beat of my own drum. I wasn’t the kid that wanted a happy meal every chance I got. I honestly loved Arbys as a kid and still do as an adult. I loved that in high school I could get an Arby’s roast beef almost everyday in my school cafeteria (they did that in the 90s). I would even say that one of my favorite fast food restaurants and I will probably never turn it down.

  • @calvinsperberg3714
    @calvinsperberg3714 4 месяца назад +1

    one of the most underrated places ever

  • @eaglescout1984
    @eaglescout1984 6 месяцев назад +6

    Arby's is the only fast food place I've ever been served beef that was actually red. So, I never understood the jokes why Arby's isn't as good as places that serve greasy well done hamburgers.

  • @SlicedZucchini
    @SlicedZucchini 6 месяцев назад +4

    Beef 'N Cheddar or maybe the Reuben, I probably average like one sandwich a year if even, but when there is something new I like trying new things so that's probably where most visits occur just to try something once

    • @SlicedZucchini
      @SlicedZucchini 6 месяцев назад

      oh, the French Dip sandwich is actually pretty good, as long as you don't dip it into the sauce, it's fine with the sauce but I think it tastes better without it

  • @dj-kq4fz
    @dj-kq4fz 6 месяцев назад +1

    The writing and presentation on these Weird History vids is (chef's kiss) superbe!

  • @jenniferlonnes7420
    @jenniferlonnes7420 6 месяцев назад +2

    I used to work at Arby's on the 16th Street mall in 80s. A guy came in every Friday to get the 5 for $5 deal. I'd still eat at Arby's.

  • @BrodyYYC
    @BrodyYYC 6 месяцев назад +6

    When I was young I was obsessed with their plain roast beef with Arby's Sauce and Horsey Sauce! No cheese. I would eat like 5 at a time. Since then I've learned about proper nutrition so I won't buy them anymore but I do make a really good copycat version at home.

  • @ScavengerGourmet
    @ScavengerGourmet 6 месяцев назад +7

    I hope to see the history of every fast food chain on this channel. That is the dream.

  • @WarMasterGeneral
    @WarMasterGeneral 6 месяцев назад +1

    "I've never seen anyone enter an Arby's or ask me if I wanted Arby's!"
    "That's funny. You know, I've never been asked about Culver's, Long John Silvers, Schlotzsky's, Rally's, Hardy's, White Castle..."

  • @waywarddave
    @waywarddave 4 месяца назад +1

    The Arby’s in my old college town still has the original big cowboy hat sign. They actually just rebuilt the whole restaurant location but kept the sign and even restored it so that more than half of the letters actually light up at night. I’ll miss you Y’s Oast Beef Wich

  • @gordtron
    @gordtron 6 месяцев назад +3

    hopefully, one day, the Spicy Three Pepper sauce makes its way to Canada. it walks among the greats.

  • @SarahRenz59
    @SarahRenz59 6 месяцев назад +3

    I like Arby's and the one near me is run very well. Unlike other fast food joints, they've never screwed up an order by putting the wrong thing in the bag or omitting an item. When ordering through DoorDash, everything is nicely packaged and sealed. My only complaint is the menu: I don't know if it's true nationwide, but my Arby's has scaled back their menu, eliminating some of my favorites like the Philly-style beef and peppers sandwich, salads, and of course the potato cakes.

    • @DJVexillum
      @DJVexillum 6 месяцев назад

      It was a sad day when Arby's culled both the Philly Steak and the Loaded Italian

  • @healthsciencevideos9346
    @healthsciencevideos9346 6 месяцев назад +2

    Idea for Weird History Food, have a live stream forcing the narrator to eat Arby's food.

  • @Marsthecarpenter
    @Marsthecarpenter 5 месяцев назад +1

    It was a good call on their end to lean into the ribbing. It's always wiser to have a good sense of humor and laugh with folks instead of getting upset. I'm with a lot of folks here too though. Their food is actually pretty good as far as fast food goes. A break from burgers is heaven sent when you're on the road.

  • @IsmailAbdulMusic
    @IsmailAbdulMusic 6 месяцев назад +3

    Arby's has good seasoned curly fries 🍟 🍟

  • @jabecrowell4247
    @jabecrowell4247 6 месяцев назад +3

    I would like to hear about the history of schlotzsky's

  • @MaryS2022
    @MaryS2022 6 месяцев назад +2

    Very informative video. ❤

  • @Puppetgirl93
    @Puppetgirl93 6 месяцев назад +2

    I miss Arby’s potato cakes and Monzerella sticks. I haven’t been to Arby’s in years. The one in my city closed and turned into a Taco Bell.

  • @The_Hero74_
    @The_Hero74_ 6 месяцев назад +3

    I work at an Arby’s myself and I love it personally. It’s easier than any other fast food job I’ve worked and I’ve had 2 before Arby’s and the prices are better. For example: Right now a Classic Roast Beef goes for $5.17 and a Classic Beef n’ Cheddar is $6.15 while a Burger King Burger & McDonalds Burger is a lil over $8 and our options have more of a variety our Roast Beef to Market Fresh Sandwhiches. Say what you will but I will always think Arbys is better especially with their Chicken. Fight me.

  • @robtymec2045
    @robtymec2045 6 месяцев назад +4

    Like most fast food, a good chunk of Arby's menu is pretty bad. But they offer something different from all the other guys Which, for me, hits a nice niche. When I'm tired of burgers, I go to them. I also love that they're the only guys that do curly fries. And I will admit: their chicken sandwiches are actually really quite good. Better than a lot of fast food places that actually specialize in chicken sandwiches.

  • @buckminsterfullerene2149
    @buckminsterfullerene2149 5 месяцев назад +2

    I love their Gyro's.

  • @Jordan-tu4ki
    @Jordan-tu4ki 6 месяцев назад

    Roast beef with curlies. Simply divine.

  • @GFY_29
    @GFY_29 6 месяцев назад +5

    Better than a drive thru burger joint

  • @Strawbert94
    @Strawbert94 6 месяцев назад +5

    Ya know? I never understood why Arby's gets so much hate (that's unjustified), other than "for the meme". Not once have I had a single bad experience with it & everything I get there is done excellently, ESPECIALLY their mozzarella sticks hoooooo BOY do they slap + a half pound Beef & Cheddar w/ a warm cherry turnover... 🤤

    • @Strawbert94
      @Strawbert94 6 месяцев назад +2

      And do NOT skimp on the Arby's sauce because it's also bangin' too.

  • @richardadams4928
    @richardadams4928 6 месяцев назад +1

    Always liked them, and really applaud their sense of humor about Jon Stuart's railery.

  • @loki3292
    @loki3292 Месяц назад +1

    Fast forward to 2024, Arby's holds the illustrious distinction of being the only fast food joint I'd actually eat... or even feed to the dog...

  • @jfrankcarr
    @jfrankcarr 6 месяцев назад +10

    The main problem I have had with Arby's is the poor customer service that seems common at most locations. If the food is done right, it's usually good.

    • @JamesWoodring-mu2iz
      @JamesWoodring-mu2iz 6 месяцев назад

      you must be liberal ass democrat . self entitled spoiled brat. eat sh it clown

    • @bigloo609
      @bigloo609 6 месяцев назад +1

      In 40 years, I've eaten at 5 different Arby's locations and have always been impressed with the customer service. They've always been friendly, welcoming and accurate when filling my order.

  • @TehSuperHero
    @TehSuperHero 6 месяцев назад +4

    I went to Arbys Friday and got two meals. The total was $28.42, and we only got two combo meals. No wonder the line is always nonexistent at Arby's.

    • @mccallosone4903
      @mccallosone4903 6 месяцев назад

      truth

    • @mungosmungo8694
      @mungosmungo8694 6 месяцев назад

      Love it!
      Buty wallet does not

    • @JDoors
      @JDoors 6 месяцев назад

      The interwebz is abuzz with people complaining fast food meals have jumped to 12-15 dollars per. It's the new norm. 🙁

  • @nephilimslayer73
    @nephilimslayer73 3 месяца назад

    As an Aussie that visited the USA, I wish Arby’s would open up here.
    When I visited the Midwest during Thanksgiving, I was taken in by a roast beef and portobello melted sandwich.
    I tried it and it was amazing.
    Their sides consisted of fries, curly fries, mozzarella sticks and jalepeno poppers.
    I later tried a turkey burger and it was also amazing.
    Back home, I have struggled to find anything similar, including the amazing sides, for 10 years.

  • @anthonymuzyczek
    @anthonymuzyczek 5 месяцев назад

    Arby's is definitely one of my guilty pleasures... i love Arby's!

  • @packnetadaija
    @packnetadaija 6 месяцев назад +6

    Yeah I mean honestly I know people roast arbys and I stayed away from Arby’s for years because of the constant roasting, but on a whim a few years ago I tried arbys and honesty it’s not that bad idk why it gets such a bad rap

  • @76tennboy
    @76tennboy 6 месяцев назад +3

    I love Arby’s food I do not love their price plus they pissed me off so bad back in 2007 I blacklisted them for about 10 years so apparently I miss their dollar menu. Which I would’ve totally been down for had I known about it

    • @zefbarbie
      @zefbarbie 6 месяцев назад

      omg you remind me of my mom lol some teenager working at Burger King was rude to her in the 90s so she just never went again & I never had BK until I was an adult 🤣🤣

    • @76tennboy
      @76tennboy 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@zefbarbie😂 oh it was more than being rude. They had a sign outside actually several saying now hiring so I went in asking for an application and she refused to give me one saying they weren’t hiring I said, but there’s a sign outside that says you are, and she says no there isn’t. I said yes there is and it even has your logo on it. It is your sign she says no there isn’t! I said, are you the manager she said no. I said oh, are you the supervisor or team leader or something? She said no, I said well then give me an application please she said no, we’re not hiring! So I went out and took my primitive cell phone with a camera took a picture of the sign came in and showed it to her. Clearly it says you are hiring! Can I have an application please!? So finally, she gives it to Mann says you can have one, but we’re not hiring. So I walk over to the table and I fill it out All the information pretty much wide-open availability except I can’t work Sundays. So then she takes it back and she looks it over and she says “you put down you can’t work Sundays why did you do that?“ I said well it’s because I’m heavily active in my church. I do the bus route. I’m in the choir take the kids back home. I got choir practice in the evening, I am very active in my church and she starts yelling at me “ WELL WE HAVE PEOPLE THAT I’VE WORKED HERE FOR 25 YEARS AND THEY DESERVE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHEN THEY’RE GONNA WORK SO YOU’RE GONNA WORK SUNDAY!“ so I shouted back FINE! And threw it at her and marched out! But seriously if you’ve been working at a fast food joint for 25 years and haven’t made district manager! You got something wrong with you!

  • @zefbarbie
    @zefbarbie 6 месяцев назад +2

    I frickin love their “market fresh” or whatever sandwiches and wraps they’re SO good the only negative is they’re so big I can never finish one 🤣 also is my daughters fave restaurant to eat at lol

  • @wailingalen
    @wailingalen 6 месяцев назад +2

    I live Arby's!!! My post workout meal is always a Half Pound RB combo with their superb crinkle fries and either another Half Pound, or their RB Gyro!!!

  • @tuckersolander9003
    @tuckersolander9003 6 месяцев назад +5

    Arby’s is really good imo
    Love the beef and cheddar
    Plus the happy hour menu is all great
    And the Wagyu burger is delicious
    But you have to eat over a sink so you contain the mess

  • @Backroad_Junkie
    @Backroad_Junkie 6 месяцев назад +2

    Back in college, it was two Beef and Cheddars and potato cakes.
    I last ate at a couple about 15 years ago, and it was so bad, I never went back. I don't even know where there is one around here...

  • @Justin-Hill-1987
    @Justin-Hill-1987 6 месяцев назад +2

    For me, nothing says "lunchtime at Arby's" like a Beef 'n Cheddar sandwich with a side of curly fries and a large soda, whether it's a large Pepsi or a large Coke...they switched between both Pepsi and Coke so many times in the past few decades that it can be hard to keep up...

  • @dodgeman808080
    @dodgeman808080 6 месяцев назад +2

    From the 5 for 5 dollars, and the Christmas commercial, "5 Roast beef sandwiches" it would seem they had marketing down. And my sandwich was the "Big Montana". Or even going so far as to have the "Au jus" sauce/dip for the extra.