Arby's sign with We Have The Meats text

Here's A Look At The First Menu Arby's Ever Offered

NEWS

BY SARAH LINTAKOON

Arby's storefront with orange sign
Arby's opened in 1964 in Boardman, Ohio, with a small menu consisting of only roast beef sandwiches, soft drinks, milkshakes, and a potato chips side dish.
Roast beef sandwich in Arby's restaurant
Roast beef was part of the chain's original plans, as it was started as an alternative to burger-centric fast food. Today, roast beef sandwiches are still at the chain's core.
Page of Arby's coupons
A decade after Arby's opened, the menu started undergoing major changes. Multiple sandwiches were introduced in the '70s, including one without roast beef — the ham and cheese.
Man standing behind line of Arby's sandwiches
Menu expansion has continued since then. More sandwiches have been added, including fish sandwiches, the drink menu has expanded, and desserts have been added.