CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group leaves company

The president and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. is leaving the company. The departure of Tom Garrett was announced by Atlanta-based Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc., the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the U.S.

Roland Smith, president and CEO of Wendy's/Arby's Group, will take over the role as president of Arby's on an interim basis, effective immediately. A search is underway for a permanent president of Arby's, which has underperformed over the past year relative to the parent company's expectations.

Garrett, 48, was appointed President and CEO of Arby's in September 2008, following the formation of Wendy's/Arby's Group. The company has had discussions with Garrett about becoming an Arby's franchisee, saying it hopes he will continue to be involved with the brand.

About the Author

Jeremiah Mcwilliams

Georgia startup’s solar tech can power spacecraft. It won a key contract.

Atomic-6 says its technology can help power ships in space, data centers on orbiting satellites, and mining missions or human habitation on the moon.

2h ago

Firework shows: Inside the hours of work that go into your ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’

What goes into the fireworks displays you'll enjoy around metro Atlanta this weekend? A ton of work, according to pyrotechnic pros who design and execute shows in Georgia.

Amazon robotic fulfillment center in Stone Mountain opens to public for tours

Now, those who are curious can see inside Amazon’s four-story, 640,000-square-foot Stone Mountain fulfillment center.

The Latest

Credit: AP

Home Depot makes $5.5B acquisition to increase business with pro contractors

Atlanta’s TNT Sports will no longer produce NBA TV programming

New site being studied for restaurants next to Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Featured

Credit: AP

Senate GOP passes budget bill Democrats describe as ‘a catastrophe’

Republicans in the U.S. Senate have passed the “big, beautiful bill” championed by President Donald Trump, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.

State Farm Arena top 5 globally in box office — behind only Sphere, MSG in U.S.

State Farm Arena brought in about $76.2 million across 60 events.

At a store that never closes, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch

At JJ Food Mart on the west side of Atlanta, an armed comedian keeps the midnight watch. If you misbehave, Connell Daniels Jr. might put you on Instagram.