It Was A Real Meal
“My dad was a WWII and Korea veteran. He would have been 94 this year. This story hits home because he loved Arby’s. He said it wasn’t fast food but was a real meal,” he said, “Thank you for your service!” Despite this, some people chose to focus on the negative aspects of what had taken place.
The Chain Got Something Out Of It Too
Pelle Stellato, for one, implied that Arby’s was not only doing this out of generosity. He said, “It would cost Arby’s more money in advertising than feeding him for life. Great business plan, pick the oldest guy in town, give him free food for life, and in return get massive advertising.” In the same vein, Watson Joe did not think it was right to seek this much publicity for a good deed. He asked, “Why have the news announce it? Do kind acts because you want to, not because you want your 15 minutes of fame….”