Arby’s expands its roster of company-owned restaurants

Arby’s will acquire 19 units in the Knoxville, Tenn., market from franchisee T.G.J. & Co., the latest move in the chain’s plan to buy up restaurants from small franchisees in markets where it already operates company-owned stores. The strategy is boosting sales, and the significant investment is instilling confidence in franchisees. Read the Nation’s Restaurant News story here