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Food

McDonald’s is bringing its McRib back for 40th anniversary

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2021

But the burger giant will have some competition from Arby’s, which has introduced its own barbecue rib sandwich.

Operations

Restaurant mega-franchisee Greg Flynn buys more hotels

 By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2021

The operator of six restaurant concepts has added 20 lodging properties to his holdings in a $211 million deal.

Operations

Buffalo Wild Wings' parent names John Varughese international COO

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2021

The former SVP of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will have responsibility for the field operations of all of Inspire Brands' holdings.

Financing

Inspire Brands names Kate Jaspon CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 16, 2021

The Dunkin’ Brands finance chief will take over for David Pipes, who is retiring after a 40-year career.

Technology

Buffalo Wild Wings’ parent aims for more sophisticated analytics with promotion of Navin Sharma

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 14, 2021

As chief commercial services officer, the former SVP is tasked with sharpening Inspire's use of data

Leadership

Inspire Brands hires Michael Haley as international president

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 06, 2021

The veteran of Pret a Manger and Starbucks will build on the overseasl base provided by Inspire’s purchase of Dunkn’ Brands.

Financing

Inspire Brands completes its $11.3B acquisition of Dunkin’

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2020

Dave Hoffmann will become a special advisor to Inspire CEO Paul Brown while Scott Murphy will oversee the brand operator’s beverage and snack division.

Leadership

Inspire's Paul Brown named non-exec chairman of Neiman Marcus

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2020

He will head a newly formulated board for the luxury retailer, which has just emerged from bankruptcy.

Financing

What Inspire Brands is building with its Dunkin’ acquisition

By Restaurant Business Staff on Nov. 04, 2020

This week’s episode of the RB podcast “A Deeper Dive” features a discussion with Editor-at-Large Peter Romeo on some recent deals in the restaurant industry.

Financing

Timeline: Inspire Brands goes on a shopping spree

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 02, 2020

Dunkin’ Brands will be the company’s fourth major deal. Here’s how the company became an industry force.

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