
Inspire Brands debuts first Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Jimmy John’s co-branded restaurant
Inspire Brands debuts Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s co-branded restaurant
Arby's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 374 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * AES Restaurant Group has become the world's largest Arby's franchisee after acquiring 23 restaurants in Knoxville, Tennessee, bringing its total to 362 restaurants across 20 states [[2026-10-27 AES Restaurant Group Becomes World's Largest Arby's Franchisee (35c793)]]. * Arby's is introducing new menu items for winter, including skillets, cheesesteaks, and warm bowls, designed to be comforting and warming for the colder weather [[2026-10-19 Menus get ready for chillier days ahead (1f82cc)]]. * KBP Brands' Arby's franchise business, KBP Inspired, has been named Operator of the Year for the entire Arby's system, and has raised over $750,000 for local grants since 2022 through its partnership with the Arby's Foundation [[2026-09-30 KBP Brands Earns Arby’s Operator of the Year Award (ecf832)]]. * Red Door Brands, a portfolio company operating Arby's, McAlister's Deli, and Little Caesars, is setting the stage for a comeback after a difficult year with new COO and majority partner Kayla Edidin [[2026-09-04 After Difficult Year, Red Door Brands Sets Stage for Comeback (30ef70)]]. * Arby's brought back its Steak Nuggets for a limited time, accompanied by a new Horsey Ranch dipping sauce, and introduced new bowls featuring steak and potatoes or mac and cheese [[2026-08-13 Arby’s Steak Nuggets return to the menu, paired with potatoes in a new bowl (e0404e)]]. * Arby's added the Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich to its Meat & 3 value box lineup for $7.99, which includes a choice of entrée, small Curly Fries, 2-Piece Mozzarella Sticks, Peach Cobbler Roll, and a small drink [[2026-08-03 Arby’s Adds Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich to Meat & 3 Value Box Lineup (1a734d)]]. * Laddi Singh, a veteran multi-brand franchisee with over 50 Popeyes, Burger King, and Arby's restaurants, is investing in Retro Fitness to expand in the New York area [[2026-08-19 Retro Fitness Taps Restaurant Franchise Vet to Drive New York Expansion (0685d0)]]. * Inspire Brands, the parent company of Arby's, debuted its first co-branded Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s restaurant in Palmetto, Florida [[2026-08-13 Inspire Brands debuts first Buffalo Wild Wings Go, Jimmy John’s co-branded restaurant (bef088)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Sandwich & sub.

Inspire Brands debuts Buffalo Wild Wings Go and Jimmy John’s co-branded restaurant

As the one-time fry cook was building a multi-unit franchising empire, Tony Lutfi imagined a future in which his three sons would one day carry on his legacy.

Arby's adds Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich to value box for $7.99

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright aims for 7,000 units in North America.

Chipotle’s new CEO discusses leadership lessons from industry veterans at Inspire Brands and the importance of operational flexibility for growing restaurant chains.
Roemer brings more than 35 years of experience in the franchise industry, having successfully served as both a franchisor and franchisee.

When reports surfaced that Inspire Brands had confidentially filed for an initial public offering, much of the attention focused on valuation, revenue, and the scale of a restaurant company operating more than 33,000 loc

Jersey Mike's and Inspire Brands plan IPOs, signaling renewed investor confidence

The chicken chain has surpassed the 1,000-unit milestone following a period of strategic leadership changes and investment from Goldman Sachs.

Mark Kocer has assumed the role of CEO at the 60-unit sandwich chain, while owner Eric Wolfe transitions to Chief Development Officer to focus on expansion.
Subway and Arby's sales decline as consumers shift to higher-priced brands

Restaurant chains see 4% decline in real dollar sales since 2021

The multi-brand giant behind Arby’s and Dunkin’ has filed for a $20 billion IPO as it continues to leverage its 33,000-unit global footprint.

New consumer data indicates that nearly half of diners would switch restaurant brands for high-protein options, prompting major chains like McDonald's and Arby's to update their menus.

Tyson Adams has opened Konala's first Utah location, converting a former Arby's near Brigham Young University into the healthy fast-food concept's newest restaurant.

Flynn Group founder Greg Flynn highlights brand selection and disciplined systems as the key drivers behind building the world’s largest multi-unit franchise portfolio.

The world’s largest franchisee, Greg Flynn, sat down with IFA President and CEO Matt Haller for a “fireside chat” at the recent MUFC.

With parent Inspire Brands mulling an IPO, Arby’s could be looking for ways to round out its menu and better compete with chains like Jersey Mike’s.
Konala has officially opened its first Utah location in Provo, adjacent to Brigham Young University's campus.

Konala, known for its high-protein, healthy bowls and fast drive-thru, has officially opened its first Utah location at 210 Cougar Blvd in Provo, adjacent to Brigham Young University’s campus.

The Melt burger chain expands nationwide with over 200 franchise locations planned by 2030, following years of proof of concept in two states.

Arby’s is targeting the value-conscious snack market with a new lineup of four different sliders priced at $1.99 each for the summer season.

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With thousands of burger options dominating menus, burgers have increasingly become the default – not the most exciting choice.