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Technology

Inspire Brands opens its new delivery and takeout kitchen

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 09, 2021

Alliance Kitchen offers items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John’s, Arby’s and Rusty Taco and is designed to save on labor and equipment costs.

Financing

Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s and Sonic sue pork producers over price fixing

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2021

The Inspire Brands chains join a large list of restaurants taking on protein suppliers over the allegations.

Technology

Buffalo Wild Wings is testing a wing-making robot

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 21, 2021

The latest version of Flippy, dubbed "Wingy," will debut in a B-Dubs restaurant next year.

Marketing

Restaurants set to score points with football-themed menus

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 01, 2021

After a pandemic pause last year, operators are stepping up food and drink promotions to lure fans as the NFL and college football season kicks off.

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

Cheesecake Factory buys most of Roark's stake for $457M

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 14, 2021

Roark managing partner Neal Aronson will retain control of a 4.6% stake. The buyback more than doubled Roark's initial investment.

Marketing

Most-viewed March Madness ads include three restaurant players

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 06, 2021

Video ad campaigns dominated the NCAA tournament, and these brands dominated fans’ screen time.

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.

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