That's a late 70s or early 80s Arby's and no wonder it didn't sell if a sink hole has opened up underneath it. In fact it's a miracle it's still standing and it could go at any time.

That's a shame people vandalize places like this. It's like a time capsule. Those orange counters and the floor tile and carpet. Looks 70's to me.Very cool find!!

The restaurant was opened in 1988, closed in 2013 because the owner McDonald was ordered to redo the parking lot and remodel the store, and he refused and closed it down, the manager of the store did not even know it until she went to work at 6:30 that morning, and they told Miss Rogers they were closing.

I worked there in 86 to 88. I believe it was built in early 80s. I'm having flash back watching this. Good memories of My first job.

I been to this one probably a hundred times when I was a kid. I think it was built in late 80s. It ran until late 2010s. Never been remodeled in the inside at all. Used to have a salad bar. It's still in there. Another owner bought it after it closed but building and parking lot are in bad shape. Surprised the back wall didn't cave in that holds up parking lot. Loved this place

Awesome find indeed. This is the 1980's style building. Definitely a rarity to find one of these abandoned as most have been demolished by now. Now you have to find the original Conestoga wagon style buildings from the 60's.

I’ll never understand why they have to deface everything! I don’t care if it’s abandoned or not. They should physically take those paint cans and put them where the sun don’t shine and leave it there for a week.

Very cool Lonnie. Makes me want a delicious mechanically-separated and molded beef sandwich. Thanks for another great vid.

Cool old Arby's. The vandalism is a shame. Glad you got a video of it before it falls in or gets torn down

Just a word of warning. I use to do what you’re doing and I was filming an abandoned penguin point. It was unlocked so I went in and somebody called the cops. Got arrested for trespassing. Cops didn’t give a shit that I was making documentary.

Cool explore my guy. I really like how you went in during the day time. I havent had anything from arbys in years. I have one in the next town over that is open. I can't blame the homeless person for making arbys there home. If i fell hard on my luck I would do the same thing. I can't believe they left everything behind like that.

There is always something sad and lonely about a place where it used to have lots of people, like the building it's self loses the will to continue on without people to breath life into it. Of course a sinkhole in the middle of the place is a very good reason to abandon it but still it looks sad missing the people who used to go there.

The 70s arby's had color brown and logo was a giant 10 gallon cowboy hat with bulb lights going around the sign

It's sad to see this. It was built in the 80's. I have eaten here many times. I like their roast beef sandwiches! This restaurant was unfortunately built on an area that had been filled with dirt, but it was not adequately roll compacted, so over time subsidence occurred. The drive thru on the north side of the building started sinking first. I figured at some point the subsidence would undercut the structure itself. I was sad to see it go.

Wowwwwww super duper cool!!!!!! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 be careful, be safe!!!!!

I used to live in Wytheville and it is a lovely town. I'm really surprised they've let this building up so long without tearing it down. It needs to go.

I've driven past this quite a bit and been curious about it. Thanks for breaking into Arbys 👍

Great video to me always sort of believed that in many cases people usually begin the destruction of abandoned places. Rather if they're looking for copper piping or if they're outright they're just there to destroy the place. But it is great to document these old places before they're gone to history.

I have to guess 1970s I’m 60 years old and haven’t seen one that old in many years FYI if you do get inside Commercial buildings if you can locate the main Electrical box they should have a sign off signature and date written in pen when the place passed FinalI Inspection allowing it to be opened and begin doing business that date will give you a indication on when it was originally built and opened for business

Yeah, this style goes back to when Arby's used to serve breakfast back in the day. I remember those days when I was a kid with my mother and we'd love ordering breakfast every Sunday at one of these. Oh, so 1992! LOL!!

Hi and awesome video and it is sad some people destroyed the beautiful inside and out and take care

This Arby's opened in 1988. It closed in May of 2019. It has only been closed for 5 years. I live in the area and know this to be the dates.

Great video! I was amazed you got in, what a mess, both from idiots and nature.

Sometime in 2007 or possibly early 2008 I actually stopped at that very Arby’s on a road trip and was amazed at how dated the place was! It’s interesting to see it now in this video…

I live just outside of Portland Oregon a town called Milwaukie we still have an Arby's I don't know how old it is but I've been here for 42 year's. The one here is definitely a lot smaller maybe because it's located on the corner of a busy intersection. I haven't ate there in about 8 years.

Original Arby’s buildings were designed to resemble a Conestoga wagon, for some reason. With the sign like a gigantic cowboy hat.

Yes please revisit with a flashlight that would be awesome!

My mom is responsible for this location shutting down. The sinkhole happened way after it closed. The place was filthy when it was in operation, and my mom complained to corporate. They came in, and the place was closed around a month later.

Nice, when you have a private entry room before you go in the Abry's , nice detail they don't do anymore ;0

Oh my gosh. That building looks legitimately unsafe to be in in more ways than one. I'm glad you're safe and that nothing collapsed nor did you see unwanted guests during your roam inside!

i'm surprised that any of the kitchen stuff was left behind

Opened in 1988. Reopened in 2012 but closed for good in 2019 I believe.

Got stuck in a Arby's drive thru.in a box van that didn't fit under the drive thru canopy.i have a story similar to that with all the fast food restaurants.with the way our country going this will become the norm

Awesome find and explore 👍

I moved there in 1978. I’m pretty sure it was there or was built within the next few years.

I like the look of the store but all the damage to it makes me sick

I would guess 1980's . Glad u got to explore it. My question is if its closed due to a Sinkhole why is there nothing stopping people from getting close to it ?

I was really worried about your safety when you were inside! Please be careful next time you go exploring.

Very cool old-school love stuff like this had to subscribe. I also do some urban exploring on my channel, but this was very cool. It looks like early 80s Arby’s.

I wouldn't mind some of the crap in there. Too bad they don't put a "free stuff" sign up before it gets ruined.

that's 80's decor for sure . I wouls say early to mid eighties with that hardwood fencing on top of the partitions . thanks for the video

Great video this is a definitely old school i remember when the Arby's signs were lit up at night

I'm surprised people haven't stolen all the stainless steel out of there for scrap metal.

That has to be the most insane thing I've ever seen

This Arby's was built late 80s early 90s. If you want to see what a real Arby's looks like go to the Arby's in San Bruno CA that one was built in the 60s or 70s when they were still making them in the shape of a 10 gallon hat.

“Chris Chan didn’t kill himself” LMAO

They used to slice the beef very thin, was very rare then they would finish cooking on that little steam plate thingy!

Nice arbys! suprised this is still here!

Smoking weed and eating at arbies 😂😂

Be careful man, there's many Crazy ppl out there ! NO JOKE

That could be from the late seventies or early eighties and where I live there used to be a roast beef restaurant called rax's and that's so sad to see that honestly

9:20 Welcome to the 1980's! Definitely a classic design restaurant!

I really enjoyed your video. I like the fact that you went in during the day. I have a channel as well. Tomorrow morning 🌄 when I get out of work I will subscribe with my channel name. I believe in helping out other channels. Have a nice weekend.

Peter Griffin on the back wall ? Very cool ! 😅😅😅😅😅

I ate at that Arby's a few times years ago..

Arby's rocked. Always looked for one in mall food courts😅😅😅😅

Why the ville though?

Im not from there, definitely looks like it was back between the 80s and 90s I'm sure it was a very fun place to go thank you for sharing your video

I had criminal charges 😂😂😂

Yeah, I'd say this is a 1980's building. I remember the 1970's did have the 10 gallon hat for their exterior signage originally. Arby's used to have the an actual roast beef cut they'd carve from, nothing compared to that after they switched to the pre-sliced garbage. This was in Portland Oregon, I can't say if they did nation wide?

very good find

I'm getting some major chicken cordon Bleu vibes.

It was open at least through 2012. Built 1985.

Not sure how old it is exactly but I used to eat there a lot as a kid. It hasn't been updated since at least 1986. That's when my family first started eating there.

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I have worked for arbys for over 10 years. it was most likely opened before 1986. which in arbys lore means this stores number was most likely in the teens. how do I know? Marshfield wisconsin arbys had very similar decor prior to remodel.

I totally agree with you on that graffiti sh!t...😡😤🤮 It reminds me of the Arby's I useta visit growing up in the 90s!

I was gonna buy it the town of Wytheville told me that is I bought it I be finied cause it is condemned and a hazard and is very unsafe Really broke my heart when they told me that I have amazing things planned for this building and I had to walk away and there was nothing I could do I remember eating here back in 2003 seems like a dream not thank for for maken this video

I Enjoyed and yes very sad about it how it went abandoned.

i remember wallieb came to this arbys and filmed it inside and out.

It’s quite obvious the flat roof has failed, probably one of the old tar roofs that had to be remopped with fresh tar every few years. It will need a whole new roof in order to rebuilt the interior of that structure. If they got onto the roof they probably intentionally tore apart that roof to get into the structure. Is that a for sale sign in the front lawn? Who would purchase that structure if it has been affected by a sink hole. I am surprised that the city or county has not condemned the building because of the sinkhole.

I am a KZfaqr also… PNW in Washington State… The Arby’s in Auburn, Wa. still has the hat up

I think it is a sad 😔 looking older restaurant and it's a very good video and I would have to be a great video to see it was at one time

Her bush 😂😂😂

I've been to Wytheville a few times for work. Never noticed this. Did you see the water tower that looks like a hot air balloon? Lol

Is that the one on 4th street? I remember eating their back in about 2008-2009. Sad to see it closed and decaying.

It’s an early 80s Arby’s from my high school days. Better times.

I wonder what the building would sell for now and how much it would cost to put a new restaurant in it like a breakfast place

Hey Lonnie I’d love to do a Collaboration Video with you at this abandoned Arby’s let me know when u will be back through I’d love to meet up with you soon to explore this much love

Roast Beef is my Holy Grail ! Love Arby's ! Did Love Rax more but this ant no competition we good either way . Feed Me !! lol

Just found your channel and loved the video keep up the great work

early 80's 70's was RRX

If this had been Detroit the parking lot would have been trashed and windows would have been smashed

I enjoyed your commentary very much.! You do this alone.? I hope you stay safe.! Maybe have a friend tag along just to make sure. The scenary there is breathtaking.! Born in upstate NY. It looks very similar.! Reside in Daytona Beach now since 1987.! Are all the men as good looking as you.?😊 . Thanks i enjoyed that very much. PS. If ur ever in Florida.!😮

According to the Wythe County Parcel Search it was built in 1983.

This has got to be the worst arbys in existence! This is great!

i'd say it was built in the 90's is my guess, and i wish they would have removed the menu board, just to see how much their prices were back then

I've driven by that place a number of times. It's really in good shape, drop ceiling is down but that's nothin. Pending any structural considerations, like you say, it could probably be easily refurbished. Booth's look good, upholstery not water damaged, lots of equipment on site. The thing is, did they open up an Arby's like right up the street ? The franchise licensing in the area would be a consideration and I have a feeling it probably closed due to poor sales in that location/area. You'd want something like that next to a highway cloverleaf these days.

There’s homeless people 😂😂😂

What do you mean destroying history it's an Arby's and it's a prefab commercial building takes about 2 months to put one up there's nothing historic about it LOL and thanks for posting

Bet that was a killer Arby’s too.

Camden New Jersey 😂😂😂😂

i think most likely built in the 70s like many older fast-food restaurants Closed Mid 90s early 2000 most liely opened in a new building down the road some where ...

I’m surprised that those doors you entered wasn’t locked! Usually when places closed they always have the doors unlocked unless someone broke the lock on the door! Do you ever video abandoned places in West Virginia?

I've ate at that Arby's on my way to North Carolina. Is the Pencil still on Main Street?

Should of explored the restrooms

Nice find

Nice video

We have an Arby’s here in Martinsburg West Virginia and it’s nice and it’s a working Arby’s

Come to Cincinnati ALOT of abandoned places here