On Monday, August 3rd, AES Restaurants added their 340th location to the AES family. Acquiring restaurant #5195 in Front Royal Virginia, AES is excited to continue to grow and share the AES difference across the 20 states in which they operate.

​AES Restaurant Group, LLC, based in Zionsville, Indiana, has acquired 115 Arby's restaurants across nine states. This acquisition marks the largest in AES's history, expanding its portfolio to 340+ AES-owned-and-operated Arby's locations across 20 states. It also welcomes more than 2,000 new team members and 18 area supervisors into the AES family.
 
The restaurants were previously owned and operated by Inspire Brands. Known for its deliciously unique menu and diverse offerings, Arby's provides a satisfying experience that keeps guests returning, making it a promising investment supported by strong brand equity. As one of the largest franchisees of the brand, AES Restaurants is well-positioned for continued success with these locations, thanks to its commitment to growth and operational excellence.
 
"We are proud of our long-standing relationship with Inspire and the Arby's brand and are excited to take this next step in our journey with the brand," said John Wade, owner of AES Restaurant Group. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and outstanding results of our team. Their relentless commitment to excellence drives our organization to thrive and expand."
 
The newly acquired locations will operate under the leadership of Robert Bird and Michelle Carter. Both bring decades of experience in the restaurant industry and look forward to working with the new locations and their team members.
 
"Welcoming more than 2,000 new team members into our AES Restaurants family marks an exciting new chapter for our organization," said Jay Bedrosian, president of AES Restaurant Group. "We remain committed to providing every employee with the resources and tools they need to advance professionally and grow as leaders."

The AES Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce the opening of the 189th restaurant in the AES portfolio. Following a successful soft opening in April, the restaurant celebrated their grand opening with the Lavonia community on Saturday, May 3rd. The restaurant is located at 13612 Jones Street in Lavonia, Georgia.

"We are so proud of the team in Lavonia and are thankful for the support of the local community, said John Wade, owner of AES Restaurant Group.  "We cannot wait to continue to invest in the Arby's brand and support this community for years to come."

The restaurant is open daily from 10:00am to 11:00pm.
  

The AES Restaurant Group is thrilled to announce the opening of their first restaurant located close to their corporate headquarters. On Friday, December 27, AES Restaurants opened the doors of their state-of-the-art Arby’s location in Westfield, Indiana. Located at 1399 Chatham Commons Boulevard, the Arby’s location will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and is proud to be a part of the Westfield community.
 
“We are so excited to finally have a restaurant in our own backyard. With multiple members of our leadership team residing in Westfield, we cannot wait to share the AES Restaurant experience with the community,” said Jay Bedrosian, President of the AES Restaurant Group. The AES Restaurant Group, who owns and operates 188 Restaurants in 16 states, looks forward to serving Westfield and the many people who visit throughout the year.
 
As part of their commitment to the community, Arby’s will be hosting a community open house on Saturday, January 11th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. There will be special food offers, kids’ activities and opportunities to win, including a smoker. The AES Arby’s team is working with City officials to host events over the next few months to allow the community to experience the AES difference. All of the events will culminate with a Grand Opening event in the spring.
 
One of the events being planned is the introduction of the Westfield Police Department K9 officer “RB”, who was purchased and trained through a donation from the AES Foundation back in July. 

AES Restaurant Group is excited to announce key leadership appointments and promotions within their organization. John Wade, Founder and CEO, will continue to lead the organization into the future. However, he is making these changes to reflect our commitment to fostering talent from within and ensuring we have the right leadership in place to drive our continued success.
 
Current COO and Partner, Jay Bedrosian has been appointed as President of AES. Jay has been with the company for almost 20 years and is an exemplary leader and visionary in the organization. With Jay’s promotion to President, Robert Bird, current Vice President of Operations has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). In addition, Jonathan Hetler has been promoted to Director of Training.
 
In addition to these exciting appointments, twelve key leaders have been named partners within AES. These individuals have demonstrated outstanding commitment, excellence, and leadership in their respective roles:
 
Luke Prifogle
Robert Bird                                                                                         
​Jason Bowman 
Rebecca Griffin                                                                                   
Wes Hoffman
Mindi McKeeman                                                                               
Jonathan Hetler
Melissa Lindsey                                       
George Onisa
Steve Roberts                                                                                       
Mary Spears   
 
“Each of these leaders has made significant contributions to our organization and exemplifies the values and dedication that AES stands for. Their new roles and responsibilities will not only strengthen our leadership team but also position us for future growth and innovation,” stated John Wade, CEO of AES Restaurant Group. “This is a momentous occasion for AES, and I am proud to continue to lead this amazing team into the future as we continue to grow and succeed together.”
 

AES Restaurant Group is excited to announce the opening of its brand new location in Buford, GA. Located at 5004 Lanier Island Parkway, the location is officially ready to accept guests to check out the new location! 

AES will be holding a grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Mark your calendars to come and celebrate this new location with the AES team.

AES Restaurant Group is excited to announce the addition of thirteen Arby’s locations to the AES portfolio. The restaurants are located in Virginia and West Virginia and will bring the total number of restaurants owned and operated by AES to 188.
 
“We are thrilled to become a part of these successful restaurants. We are committed to the Arby’s Brand and continue to invest to enhance the impact of AES and Arby’s in the communities in which we live and work,” said John Wade, CEO and Founder.
 
The management and restaurant teams will remain the same but will now be under the leadership of twenty-three year Arby’s veteran, Vice President of Operations Michelle Carter. We have a plan to revitalize the restaurants and are thrilled to be part of these Arby’s legacy markets.

​“AES plans to invest in the restaurant teams, the equipment and the community as a way of supporting those who have supported us. We cannot wait to further our commitment to the brand, to our employees, and to the communities we serve,” added Wade. “The Sky is the Limit in 2024.”
 
AES Restaurant Group was established in 2004 to continue to grow and support the Arby’s brand in the Lafayette, Indiana market. Today, AES owns and operates 188 Arby’s restaurant locations in sixteen states. 
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tAES is excited to announce the re-opening of three newly remodeled restaurants. Our Development and Construction teams have been busy in the first three months, working throughout the Southeast revitalizing three new locations for our communities. 

The locations are located at:
3806 16th Street Rd
Huntington, WV 25701
 
20 Russell Plaza Dr
Ashland, KY 41101

4226 Fort Henry Drive
Kingsport, TN 37663

These restaurants have undergone extensive reinvigoration processes that reflect the new look and direction for the Arby’s Brand. The revitalized restaurants include updates to the interior and exterior, such as a fresh new color palatte, new lighting, renewed materials and features to enhance the guest experience and the speed of guest service. 

We are excited to share these beautiful new restaurants with the communities we serve. Come see us soon!