Arby's Is Finally Making Its Way To The Grocery Store Aisles
Fast food stalwart Arby's may be best known for its burgers and sandwiches, thanks to its slogan of "We have the meats," but there are plenty of other tasty items on its menu. The chain also sells mozzarella sticks, chicken nuggets, milkshakes, and two different kinds of French fries, according to its website.
The first Arby's location opened in Boardman, Ohio in 1964, reports the Akron Beacon Journal. The Raffel brothers, Leroy and Forrest, got their humble beginnings serving up sandwiches before the brand took off in popularity. Today, the chain reportedly has 3,400 restaurants across eight different countries, making it the second-largest sandwich brand in the world (via Arby's Franchising).
Arby's already sells bags of its seasoned curly fries in the frozen aisles of most grocery stores, according to Guilty Eats, but fans of the fast-food chain can now grab more of their favorite foods to eat at home any time.
New Arby's items are hitting grocery store shelves
If you prefer Arby's crinkle fries over the curly variety, you're in luck. The fast-food chain will be releasing a line of frozen crinkle-cut French fries, according to Brand Eating, which will be sold at Kroger, Walmart, and Albertsons locations. The crinkle-cut fries were first introduced at the restaurants last year according to Inspire Brands, and have quickly become a fan favorite thanks to the crispy texture and salty seasoning.
Of course, Arby's is also known for the variety of sauces it serves alongside its menu items (via CopyKat Recipes). The chain's signature sauce — appropriately named "Arby's Sauce" — is reminiscent of barbecue sauce, with a thinner consistency. It has also been compared to ketchup, with a sweeter, tangier taste. Horsey Sauce, meanwhile, adds a little extra kick to any food it is added to, thanks to the horseradish on its ingredients list, which is combined with mayonnaise and sugar to temper the spice. Both of these sauces are headed to stores as well, so that fans of the brand can experiment with adding them to anything their hearts desire — perhaps homemade Beef 'N Cheddars?