The Wendy's Company Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results
The Wendy’s Company reports a strong third quarter of sales and earnings growth.
· Franchising.com· November 6, 2019
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Inspire Brands — page 13
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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Good News! - October 2019
Monthly digest of selected news items on unit growth, investment, and financial developments in the franchise industry.
· Franchising.com· October 13, 2019
Biggest Ever! Record-Setting MUFC Keeps the Customers Satisfied
The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC) brings together top multi-unit franchisees and industry leaders for education, networking, and business development.
· Franchising.com· May 3, 2019
Inspire Brands Executive Darla Morse Takes on CIO Role at CKE Restaurants
CKE Restaurants appoints Inspire Brands executive Darla Morse as chief information officer.
· 1851 Franchise· March 26, 2019
Former Inspire Brands Exec Tim Casey Steps In As Quizno's New CEO
Industry vet Tim Casey joins Quizno’s and Taco del Mar as the companies’ new CEO—and head of the newly formed Rego Restaurant Group—according to an article in Nation’s Restaurant News.
· 1851 Franchise· January 4, 2019
Buffalo Wild Wings Reveals New Restaurant Design
Buffalo Wild Wings unveiled a new restaurant design, featuring a revamped bar area, varying seating arrangements, and a VIP experience called the MVP room.
· 1851 Franchise· December 17, 2018
Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson To Retire
Sonic CEO Cliff Hudson will retire upon the completion of the company’s sale to Inspire Brands.
· 1851 Franchise· November 7, 2018
Nation’s Restaurant News Announces 2018 Golden Chain Award Winners
Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2018 Golden Chain Award winners, honoring multi-unit restaurant executives who demonstrate key leadership qualities.
· 1851 Franchise· October 1, 2018
Inspire Brands Acquires Sonic
Inspire Brands acquires Sonic for $2.3 billion, with Sonic continuing to operate as an independent brand with the same management team.
· 1851 Franchise· September 25, 2018
Buffalo Wild Wings Names Lyle Tick as President
Buffalo Wild Wings has appointed Lyle Tick as president, replacing John Bowie in the role.
· 1851 Franchise· September 17, 2018
Rusty Taco Reverts Back to Its Original Name
Rusty Taco reverts back to its original name, including late founder Rusty Fenton's first name, as the brand's new parent company, Inspire Brands, takes over.
· 1851 Franchise· September 5, 2018
Buffalo Wild Wings Taps Seth Freeman as New CMO
In a new organizational restructuring, Buffalo Wild Wings has appointed experienced franchise industry executive Seth Freeman as its new chief marketing officer in charge of culinary, digital, advertising and guest experience activities.
· 1851 Franchise· August 27, 2018
Arby’s to Bring 100 New Restaurants to South Korea
Arby's expands to South Korea with 100 new restaurants, set to open in 2019, through a partnership with S. Fresh Co., Limited.
· 1851 Franchise· August 21, 2018
The Wendy’s Company To Sell Inspire Brands Ownership Interest for $450 Million
The Wendy’s Company will sell its ownership interest in Inspire Brands back to the company for $450 million, according to a press release .
· 1851 Franchise· August 16, 2018
Taking Care of Business: 2018 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference Gets it Done!
The 2018 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference drew over 1,600 attendees, with a focus on education, networking, and innovation in the franchise industry.
· Franchising.com· August 9, 2018
Business Insider: Inspire Brands CEO is Not Rushing into Turning Around Buffalo Wild Wings
Inspire Brands CEO Paul Brown discusses his patient approach to turning around Buffalo Wild Wings, focusing on long-term growth and brand revitalization.
· 1851 Franchise· February 23, 2018
Franchise News Roundup - February 9, 2018
Franchise news roundup for February 9, 2018, including female business ownership on the rise and the International Franchise Association’s annual convention.
· 1851 Franchise· February 9, 2018
Inspire Brands Now Oversees Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and R Taco Brands
A new company, Inspire Brands, has been formed through the merger of Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, highlighting the trend of consolidation in the restaurant industry.
· Franchising.com· February 7, 2018
Arby's CEO Says Buffalo Wild Wings Isn't the Only Brand it Intends to Buy
Arby's CEO said the brand intends to buy up to 10 more brands, including Buffalo Wild Wings, as part of Inspire Brands Inc., with a goal of integrating a single loyalty program across all restaurants.
· 1851 Franchise· February 6, 2018