Tulsa, OK (October 6, 2025) – Flynn Group LP (“Flynn”), Arby’s® largest franchisee, has teamed up with Harvesters – The Community Food Network, a regional food bank serving 27 counties across northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, to launch a three-week food drive. Now through October 26, guests who donate a canned or non-perishable food item will receive a free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich with any purchase.
“At Flynn Arby’s, we believe in showing up for the communities we serve — especially when it comes to fighting food insecurity,” said Jerrod Mitchell, Vice President of Marketing at Flynn Group. “Harvesters does incredible work supporting families across Missouri and Kansas, and we’re proud to rally our guests in support of their mission. When our restaurants can serve as a place where people give back and lift each other up, that’s something truly meaningful.”
Flynn Arby’s, with its hundreds of locations across the Midwest and beyond, has long been dedicated to supporting the communities where its team members and guests live and work. This food drive is a way to directly address hunger in northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas, where Harvesters — a trusted regional food bank — plays a vital role in making sure families have access to nutritious meals. By encouraging guests to donate food in exchange for a free roast beef sandwich, Flynn Arby’s is turning everyday visits into opportunities for real impact.
Participating Flynn Group-owned Arby’s restaurants include Belton, Bonner Springs, Excelsior Springs, Gardner, Greenwood, Harrisonville, Independence, Kansas City Metro, Kearney, Lansing, Lee’s Summit, Paola, Platte City, Raytown and St. Joesph.
For more information about Flynn Group and its Arby’s locations, visit Flynn.com/Arby’s/. To learn more about Harvesters – The Community Food Network, visit Harvesters.org.
Flynn Arby’s
Flynn Arby’s owns and operates over 362 Arby’s restaurants throughout ten states. With annualized sales of over $450M and over 6,000 employees, Flynn Arby’s is the largest franchisee in Arby’s system. Flynn Arby’s is a part of Flynn Group, the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. More information is available at www.flynn.com/arbys.
About Flynn Group LP
Founded by Chairman and CEO Greg Flynn in 1999, Flynn Group LP is the largest franchise operator in the world, and the third largest operator of restaurants, after only Starbucks and Chipotle, in the United States. Flynn Group owns and operates more than 2,900 consumer-facing businesses across the Applebee’s®, Arby’s®, Taco Bell®, Panera®, Pizza Hut®, Wendy’s® and Planet Fitness® brands, spanning 44 states, Australia and New Zealand, generating $5 billion in sales and employing more than 75,000 people. More information is available at www.flynn.com.
About Harvesters – The Community Food Network
Harvesters is a regional food bank serving 26 counties in northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. Through a network of more than 900 nonprofit partners—including food pantries, community kitchens, homeless shelters, and children’s homes—Harvesters provides food and household products to individuals and families facing hunger. The organization also offers nutrition education and community outreach programs to raise awareness about food insecurity and promote healthy eating. A certified member of Feeding America, Harvesters was named Feeding America’s Food Bank of the Year in 2011. Harvesters is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For more information, visit Harvesters.org