Inspire Brands

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Inspire Brands, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurant
FoundedFebruary 5, 2018
FounderPaul Brown
Key people
Paul Brown (CEO)
ProductsFast food, Casual dining
OwnerRoark Capital Group


Inspire Brands, Inc. is an American holding company and conglomerate in the restaurant industry. It was founded on February 5, 2018, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company was established following the merger of Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, and it is majority-owned by Roark Capital Group.

History[edit | edit source]

Inspire Brands was formed to create a multi-brand restaurant company that could leverage the strengths of its various brands. The company's first major acquisition was Buffalo Wild Wings, which was completed in 2018. Following this, Inspire Brands acquired several other well-known restaurant chains, including Sonic Drive-In, Rusty Taco, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' Donuts, and Baskin-Robbins.

Brands[edit | edit source]

Inspire Brands owns and operates several prominent restaurant chains:

Corporate Structure[edit | edit source]

Inspire Brands operates as a holding company, with each of its brands maintaining a degree of operational independence. The company's CEO, Paul Brown, oversees the strategic direction and growth of the entire portfolio.

Acquisitions[edit | edit source]

Inspire Brands has grown significantly through acquisitions. Some of the notable acquisitions include:

Headquarters[edit | edit source]

The headquarters of Inspire Brands is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The company chose this location due to its strategic importance and accessibility.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD