Arby's CEO Says Buffalo Wild Wings Isn't the Only Brand it Intends to Buy

The purchase of Buffalo Wild Wings by Arby's may be the first of many more to come. According to a recent article in QSR Magazine , the brand is eyeing opportunities to purchase up to ten more brands across the industry as part of Inspire Brands Inc. These brands will be a mix of franchise and company-owned businesses.

Chief executive Paul Brown plans to integrate one single loyalty program across all of these restaurants. This approach will serve as a point of differentiation for Inspire Brands Inc. within the restaurant industry as well as a way to help the company reach its goal of increasing repeat business from customers.

According to the article, Arby's has been experiencing positive same-store growth for 25 consecutive quarters. The strength and consistency of this momentum may be part of the brand's decision to begin buying other chains at this time.