Inspire Brands completes $11.3bn acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands
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· Global Franchise· December 15, 2020
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Inspire Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2018. 307 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 from Inspire Brands, bringing its total to 362 restaurants across 20 states [[2026-10-27 AES Restaurant Group Becomes World's Largest Arby's Franchisee (35c793)]] * Don Crocker, a former executive at Inspire Brands, Chick-fil-A, and Smalls Sliders, has been named chief development officer of Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food to oversee expansion of its corporate-owned footprint nationwide [[2026-09-30 Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food Taps Industry Vet Don Crocker as CDO (6d45f4)]] * Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown is temporarily stepping away due to a medical leave, with Scott Murphy serving as interim CEO, as the company prepares for a potential initial public offering [[2026-09-09 Inspire Brands CEO Temporarily Steps Away Ahead of Potential IPO (5bace0)]] * Inspire Brands has 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 resta (bef088)]] * Inspire Brands won the Global Restaurant Leader of the Year award at the inaugural Globie Awards, recognizing excellence in global restaurant leadership [[2026-08-10 Informa Connect Foodservice Announces Winner of Inaugural Globie Awards, Honorin (7d85af)]] * Jersey Mike's IPO may have spooked other companies considering an IPO, including Inspire Brands, which is also planning to go public this year [[2026-08-03 Jersey Mike's lands on the public markets with a thud (dc1a09)]] * Inspire Brands has over 33,400 restaurants and reached $33.4 billion in global system sales in 2025 [[2026-09-09 Inspire Brands CEO Temporarily Steps Away Ahead of Potential IPO (5bace0)]] Filed under Restaurants.
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Inspire Brands Completes Acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands
Inspire Brands, Inc. has completed its $11.3 billion acquisition of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.
· Franchising.com· December 15, 2020
Jimmy John's Partners with DoorDash Using New Self-Delivery Product
Jimmy John's has partnered with DoorDash and will use DoorDash Self-Delivery, a new product for restaurants to generate demand and reach new customers on DoorDash's marketplace, while using their own drivers, according to a press release.
· 1851 Franchise· December 2, 2020
The Restaurant Industry May See Many More Bankruptcies As Winter Hits
As the U.S. braces for winter and flu season, COVID cases have again spiked around the country, and with them rises the spectre of another round of mass restaurant closures.
· 1851 Franchise· November 13, 2020
Inspire Brands To Acquire Dunkin’ Brands
The acquisition of any brand with a footprint in the same ballpark as Dunkin’, which has nearly 13,000 locations worldwide, is going to come with a high price tag.
· 1851 Franchise· November 3, 2020
Multi-unit operator acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In locations
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· Global Franchise· October 16, 2020
Multi-Brand Operator Acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In Locations In Alabama And Florida
Quality Restaurant Group acquires 62 Sonic Drive-In locations in Florida and Alabama, expanding its restaurant portfolio by 75 percent in the last year.
· Franchising.com· October 15, 2020
Taco John’s® Welcomes Brad Bergaus as New Corporate Chef
CEO of Taco John’s Jim Creel announced today that the company has appointed Brad Bergaus as its new corporate chef.
· Franchising.com· October 8, 2020
Why One of the Largest Arby’s Franchisees is Investing in Rusty Taco
One of the largest Arby's franchisees is investing in Rusty Taco, citing the brand's potential for growth.
· Franchising.com· September 1, 2020
Great Food and Strong Numbers Fuel Growth: Slim Chickens Bolsters Franchise Development Team
Slim Chickens has bolstered its franchise development team with the promotion of Jackie Lobdell to Vice President of Franchise Development and the hiring of Chris Wyland and Eric Brown as director-level franchise development team members.
· Franchising.com· July 20, 2020
Focus Brands Names Brian Krause Chief Development Officer, Tim Muir Appointed Company's First Chief Sales Officer
Focus Brands names new executive leaders, including a Chief Development Officer and Chief Sales Officer.
· Franchising.com· July 13, 2020
Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Moved to Spring 2021
Franchise Update Media postponed the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference to April 6–9, 2021, due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns and public health and safety concerns in Las Vegas.
· Franchising.com· July 8, 2020
Rusty Taco Announces The Green Street Taco
In 2018, Dayton, Ohio, franchisees John Slaughenhaupt, David Fisher and Eric Lundgren, Director of Operations Joe Newlin and the team’s HR manager Melissa Brandt came together to create the Green Street taco and named it
· Franchising.com· June 30, 2020
Anytime Fitness Asia acquired by Inspire Brands Asia
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· Global Franchise· May 28, 2020
Rusty Taco Introduces the Acapulco Fish Taco for a Limited Time
Rusty Taco introduces Acapulco Fish Taco for a limited time, inspired by founder's love of authentic Mexican cuisine.
· Franchising.com· February 25, 2020
Leasing Strategies - Conduct research before the bargaining table
Multi-unit franchisees face challenges in site selection and leasing, and conducting research before the bargaining table is crucial for success.
· Franchising.com· February 25, 2020
Inspire Brands Names New President of Rusty Taco
Inspire Brands names a new President of Rusty Taco, Brendan, who will set the strategic direction for the brand's company-owned restaurants and franchise community.
· Franchising.com· February 21, 2020
Rusty Taco Celebrates National Margarita Day with New Top Shelf Topo-Rita
Rusty Taco is celebrating National Margarita Day with two new margaritas, the Top Shelf Topo-Rita and the Raspberry Margarita.
· Franchising.com· February 20, 2020
Give and Take: Tips on Site Selection and Lease Negotiation
Multi-brand franchisee Mike Philip shares tips on site selection and lease negotiation for franchise growth and longevity.
· Franchising.com· January 16, 2020
Good News! - November 2019
Good News! highlights various franchise news, including unit growth, investment, and financial developments, legislation, and regulation, and people and milestones.
· Franchising.com· November 18, 2019
Buffalo Wild Wings Franchisee Sells To Private Equity
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, one of Buffalo Wild Wings' largest franchisees, sells to private equity firm ICV Partners for $130 million.
· Franchising.com· November 14, 2019
A Little Goes A Long Way: How Bite-Sized Sandwiches are Making Waves in the Sandwich Space
Jimmy John’s has modernized its menu with the addition of $3 miniature sandwiches called Little Johns.
· 1851 Franchise· November 13, 2019
Top 10 Burger Franchises To Watch in 2020
The top 10 burger franchises to watch in 2020 included chains with plant-based options and customizable ingredients.
· 1851 Franchise· November 6, 2019
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. To Be Acquired By ICV Partners
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. will be acquired by ICV Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $130 million.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2019