Background
Raffel, Forrest Bernard was born on May 14, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Son of Jacob E. and Ann O. (Oliker) Raffel.
Raffel, Forrest Bernard was born on May 14, 1922 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Son of Jacob E. and Ann O. (Oliker) Raffel.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, 1943.
Co-founder Arby's, Inc., Youngstown, Ohio, 1964, executive vice president, 1964—1969, chairman board, 1969—1970, senior vice president, 1974—1979. Developer, partner Forrest Investment Company, Miami, since 1979. With United States Air Force, 1943-1944.
Board directors, officer Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Married Gloria Friedman, October 21, 1964. Children: Ellen, Virginia, Joan.