Dave Sweet

WMAL.com

Arby’s CEO Paul Brown on Thursday addressed the controversy surrounding one of his Miami-area franchises that denied service to a police officer.

Brown’s press release, published on the Arby’s website, says:

Dear Miami Metro-area Police Departments,

Please accept our sincerest apology for the recent incident that occurred at our
Arby’s restaurant in Pembroke Pines, FL. This isolated incident does not represent Arby’s Restaurant Group (ARG) views and Arby’s values. We appreciate all that you do, as well as the hard work and sacrifices of your fellow law enforcement officials in communities across America.

As a show of our appreciation and support, this Friday, September 4 we invite you to visit any of our restaurants in the Dade-Broward metro area to receive a free combo meal of your choice. Simply show up in uniform to receive your free meal compliments of your friends at Arby’s.

Sincerely,

Paul Brown, CEO

Brown’s statement is the company’s first in response to admittance by one of the employees at a Pembroke Pines, FL franchise that service was denied to an active duty police officer, “because she was in uniform.” Arby’s hasn’t confirmed whether or not this employee will be fired.

The Miami-Dade police union called for a nationwide boycott of the Arby’s franchise on Wednedsay.

(Photo: CNN)