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.
Buffalo Wild Wings and MTN DEW introduce MTN DEW Legend, a new exclusive beverage with a bold burst of blackberry flavor, available at select locations beginning today.
Frankford Candy's Dunkin' Iced Coffee Flavored Jelly Beans are returning this Easter after flying off the shelves last year.
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Catherine Monson, CEO of FASTSIGNS International and Propelled Brands and the Chair of the International Franchise Association, will be speaking on the State of the Association on Sunday, February 27.
Dunkin’ introduced new seasonal menu items, including an ultra-smooth Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew and a warm Chocolate Croissant.
1851 Franchise and SeoSamba team up to bring the list of the top franchise influencers of 2022, highlighting the importance of knowing who's who in the franchise world.
Rusty Taco is offering $2 margaritas on National Margarita Day, February 22.
Dunkin’ has signed two powerhouse college athletes, Deja Kelly and Matthew Boling, as founding members of Team Dunkin’ – marking Dunkin’s first NCAA name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships.
Dunkin’ now operates corporate stores again following the acquisition of 31 previously franchised locations in Ohio.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings for everyone in America if the Big Game goes into overtime and sells limited-edition NFTs to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the 2017 Big Game.
Arby’s is expanding into southeast Mexico, signing a multi-unit license agreement for significant expansion across several states, with the first restaurant slated to open in the second half of 2022.
Dunkin' acquired 31 franchised locations in Ohio, expanding its corporate-owned locations and testing ground for day-to-day operations.
Dunkin' offers Valentine's Day treats to help share love and affection with others.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers free wings if the Big Game goes into overtime.
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Arby's partners with Shahia Foods Limited Company, a large Dunkin' licensee, for significant expansion across Saudi Arabia, marking Arby's first entry into the country.
Dunkin' introduces $2 Winter Blend Coffee and new menu items.
Chris Olexa, a franchisee with 9 Buffalo Wild Wings and 3 Arby's locations, was recognized as the 2020 Spirit of Franchising Award MVP.
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Slim Chickens appointed Christina Vaughan as Senior Vice President of Operations, strengthening its executive team and overseeing franchise, corporate, and training operations.
Dunkin' releases new holiday merchandise inspired by a TikTok trend.
Dunkin' names Anomaly as new creative agency of record, with Anomaly leading overall creative strategy and development to help Dunkin' stand apart in the market.
Baskin-Robbins is introducing a new cake and festive flavor for the holiday season.
Buffalo Wild Wings offers a chance to win a TV for Blazin' Rewards members, but the promotion is not related to franchise or multi-unit business operations.