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Arby’s  Ranks  Among  Atlanta’s  Best  and  Brightest  Companies  To  Work  For®    

 June  3,  2015—Arby’s  Restaurant  Group,  Inc.,  the  Atlanta-­‐based  franchisor  of  the  iconic  Arby’s®  brand,  was  listed  as  one  of  “Atlanta’s  Best  and  Brightest  Companies  to  Work  For,”  a  designation  that  many  Atlanta  companies  pursue  annually.  This  year’s  winners  proved  to  be  companies  that  deliver  exceptional  human  resources  practices.  They  will  be  honored  by  the  National  Association  for  Business  Resources  (NABR)  on  Tuesday,  June  30  at  the  Atlanta  Marriott  Northwest  Galleria.    “Arby’s  Restaurant  Group,  Inc.  is  thrilled  to  be  recognized  by  the  NABR  as  one  of  Atlanta’s  Best  and  Brightest  Companies  to  Work  For,”  said  Melissa  Strait,  Chief  People  Officer.  “Our  leadership  team  has  embarked  on  a  journey  to  enhance  the  culture  at  Arby’s,  both  at  the  Global  Support  Center  in  Atlanta  and  also  in  the  field  at  our  restaurants.  This  accolade  marks  yet  another  milestone  and  reinforces  that  we’re  headed  in  the  right  direction.”      Only  companies  that  distinguish  themselves  as  having  the  most  innovative  and  thoughtful  human  resources  approach  can  be  bestowed  this  honor.  The  winning  companies  compete  for  12  elite  awards,  one  granted  for  each  category.  Also,  an  overall  winner  that  has  excelled  in  all  categories  will  be  honored  with  a  “Best  of  the  Best  Overall”  award.  The  elite  award  winners  will  be  revealed  during  the  breakfast  program  on  June  30.    An  independent  research  firm  evaluates  each  company’s  entry  based  on  key  measures  in  various  categories.  They  include  Compensation,  Benefits  and  Employee  Solutions;  Employee  Enrichment,  Engagement  and  Retention;  Employee  Education  and  Development;  Recruitment,  Selection  and  Orientation;  Employee  Achievement  and  Recognition;  Communication  and  Shared  Vision;  Diversity  and  Inclusion;  Work-­‐Life  Balance;  Community  Initiatives;  Strategic  Company  Performance  and  the  Best  of  the  Best  Small  Business.      “We  are  honored  to  recognize  the  efforts  of  this  year’s  'Best  and  Brightest'  companies.  These  companies  have  created  impressive  organizational  value  and  business  results  through  their  policies  and  best  practices  in  human  resource  management.  This  award  has  become  a  designation  sought  after  by  hundreds  of  metro  Atlanta  area  companies  and  is  a  powerful  recruitment  tool  in  the  drive  to  attract  and  retain  exceptional  employees,”  said  Jennifer  Kluge,  President  and  CEO  of  NABR.  

 Contact:    Jason  Rollins,  APR    678-­‐514-­‐4143  [email protected]    About  the  Best  and  Brightest  Programs  The  Best  and  Brightest  Companies  to  Work  For®  is  a  program  of  the  National  Association  for  Business  Resources  that  provides  the  business  community  with  the  opportunity  to  gain  recognition,  showcase  their  best  practices  and  demonstrate  why  they  are  an  ideal  place  for  employees  to  work.  This  national  program  celebrates  those  companies  that  are  making  better  business,  creating  richer  lives  and  building  a  stronger  community  as  a  whole.  There  are  numerous  regional  celebrations  throughout  the  country.    About  Arby’s  Arby’s,  founded  in  1964,  is  the  first  nationally  franchised  sandwich  restaurant  brand,  with  more  than  3,300  restaurants  worldwide.  The  Arby’s  brand  purpose  is  “Inspiring  Smiles  Through  Delicious  Experiences™.”  Arby’s  delivers  on  its  purpose  by  celebrating  the  art  of  Meatcraft™  with  a  variety  of  high-­‐quality  proteins  paired  with  crave-­‐able  sides,  such  as  Curly  Fries  and  Jamocha  shakes.    Arby’s®  restaurants  feature  Fast  Crafted™  service,  a  unique  blend  of  quick-­‐serve  speed  and  value  combined  with  the  quality  and  made-­‐for-­‐you  care  of  fast  casual.    Arby’s  Restaurant  Group,  Inc.  is  the  franchisor  of  the  Arby’s  brand  and  is  headquartered  in  Atlanta,  Ga.  Visit  Arbys.com  for  more  information  or  socially  connect  with  Arby’s  at:  Facebook,  Twitter,  LinkedIn  and  Instagram.