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Eight years ago, when the Roark Capital-owned Arby’s bought Buffalo Wild Wings and in the process created the Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, the restaurant world was all about consolidation.
The Roark Capital-backed multi-brand franchisor, owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’, and Buffalo Wild Wings, has reportedly taken the first steps toward a multi-billion dollar public listing.
The multi-brand giant behind Dunkin’ and Arby’s has filed for an IPO to repay debt and fuel growth across its portfolio of 32,000 restaurants.
The owner of Dunkin' and Jimmy John's has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, potentially bringing one of the world's largest restaurant operators to the public markets.
After a long sale period, the private-equity firm Roark Capital bought Subway in 2024 in a $9.6 billion deal, with some of the purchase price coming in the form of an earn-out provision.
Dog Haus CEO Michael Montagano believes traditional franchising comes with an inherent disconnect between franchisee and franchisor.
The quick-service franchise concept Nothing Bundt Cakes was named this year’s winner of the Pacesetter Award, which honors brands that have taken leadership in their category and achieved next-level growth.
Private equity firm KKR acquires bakery franchise Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for over $2 billion.
A look into the history of Nothing Bundt Cakes, from its 1997 kitchen-table beginnings to its recent multi-billion dollar exit.
Meineke is a nationally recognized automotive aftermarket franchise providing full-service repair and maintenance, including brakes, exhaust, oil changes, steering and suspension, tires, diagnostics and preventive car care.
A big Carl’s Jr. franchisee out of California that filed for bankruptcy late last week has blamed its financial problems on two issues: The state’s fast-food wage and the brand’s own problems.
KKR will buy Nothing Bundt Cakes from Roark Capital for $2 billion, inside sources say.
Prince St. Pizza partners with Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee Lawrence Kourie.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is a specialty bakery franchise renowned for its handcrafted Bundt cakes, premium ingredients and unique gifting experience, all delivered with a focus on hospitality.
Franchises are hot commodities. According to the 2025 report from the International Franchise Association, the actual growth of franchises in 2024 outpaced estimates; this year, franchises are predicted to expand by an additional 2.4 percent.
RaceTrac acquires Potbelly for $566 million, positioning the chain for long-term growth and expansion.
Subway ended 2024 with more than 1,000 new openings globally, marking its second consecutive year of positive net growth—even as U.S.
John Chidsey, Subway’s first CEO from outside the founding DeLuca family, will step down at the end of 2024 after a transformative five-year tenure, according to a recent press release.
Orangetheory and Anytime Fitness merge to form Purpose Brands, naming Tom Leverton CEO
Subway recently announced it has reached commitments from franchisees to add 10,000 international restaurants.
Youth Enrichment Brands acquires School of Rock, adding music education to its youth activities platform.
Buffalo Wild Wings is a fast casual restaurant franchise concept with a sports bar theme, known for its 21 signature sauces and seasonings.
FASTSIGNS has 760 locations worldwide, with 60 U.S. units in continuous operation throughout the calendar year.
Arby's operates 3,398 restaurants across the US, with a global presence in several countries, as of November 2024.