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Arby's

Arby's, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is a bold, differentiated hot sandwich leader where premium proteins, iconic flavor, and unapologetic creativity redefine what fast food can be.

https://arbys.com/
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Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Auntie Anne's

Auntie Anne's menu includes hand-rolled soft pretzels baked in-store, Pretzel Nuggets, beverages (including signature lemonade) and Pretzel Dogs.

http://www.auntieannes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Baskin-Robbins

Baskin-Robbins, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is one of the world's largest ice cream specialty brands, delighting generations with endless flavor innovation and joyful indulgence for any occasion.

https://www.baskinrobbins.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is the largest sports bar chain in the U.S., delivering the ultimate sports bar experience with wings, burgers, appetizers, beer, and high-energy social occasions that keep fans coming back for the game and more.

https://www.buffalowildwings.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Carvel

Founded in 1934, Carvel is the leading manufacturer of branded ice cream cakes in the United States and a top producer of premium soft-serve ice cream.

https://www.carvel.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Cinnabon

Cinnabon is an American chain of bakeries known for their "World Famous Cinnamon Rolls."

https://www.cinnabon.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

CKE Restaurants

CKE is one of the world's largest franchisors and operators of quick-service restaurants under the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s brand banners.  

http://www.ckr.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Culver's

Culver's is a family-favorite restaurant known for their ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard & Wisconsin Cheese Curds. For over 30 years, Culver’s guests have been treated to cooked-to-order food made with farm-fresh ingredients, served with a smile.

https://www.culvers.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave’s Hot Chicken is a franchisor of ‘Nashville Hot’ chicken fast-casual restaurants. Dave’s serves high quality chicken tenders, sliders, and bites with customizable spice levels (ranging from no-spice to super hot), as well as a limited number of sides and beverages. Restaurants have a unique atmosphere – street-style artwork, urban-industrial finishes, and neon signage. Dave’s was founded in 2017 by four high school classmates in a parking lot in East Hollywood, CA.

https://daveshotchicken.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Dunkin'

Dunkin', a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is a global beverage-led powerhouse with high customer frequency and loyalty, fueling everyday life with iconic iced drinks, coffee, and on-the-go breakfast.

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

GoTo Foods

GoTo Foods is the parent company of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s, Moe's Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky's and the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.

https://www.gotofoods.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Inspire Brands

Inspire Brands is the franchisor and operator of the Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John’s, SONIC, Dunkin’, and Baskin Robbins brands.

https://inspirebrands.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit Platform Companies

Jamba

Jamba is a category-leading smoothie and juice chain that offers a variety of high quality smoothies, juices, bowls and other products.

https://www.jamba.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q

Jim ‘N Nick’s is a differentiated full-service restaurant chain that has been serving award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired cuisine for over 30 years.

https://www.jimnnicks.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is the leading sandwich delivery brand obsessed with quality, speed, simplicity, and fresh execution that makes fast feel freaky good.

https://www.jimmyjohns.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

McAlister's

McAlister's is a franchise chain of quick casual restaurants offering a variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, wraps and desserts.

https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Miller's Ale House

Started in Jupiter, FL in 1988 by husband and wife team Jack and Claire Miller, Miller's Ale House is a sports-themed full service restaurant that offers an extensive menu of freshly prepared food and top-quality drinks.

https://millersalehouse.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill is the neighborhood burrito place offering flavorful Southwestern fare with a healthy twist.

https://www.moes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Schlotzsky's

Schlotzsky's is a chain of quick casual restaurants offering made-to-order sandwiches, soups, salads and pizza.

https://www.schlotzskys.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Seattle's Best Coffee

GoTo Foods is also the franchisor of Seattle's Best Coffee on certain military bases and in certain international markets.

https://www.seattlesbest.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

SONIC Drive-In

SONIC, a brand within the Inspire Brands portfolio, is an iconic, beverage-obsessed brand that turns customizable drinks, craveable food, and digital convenience into a one-of-a-kind moment of escape.

https://www.sonicdrivein.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit
Inspire Brands is a leading global multi-brand restaurant platform, comprised of a diversified portfolio of iconic brands including Dunkin', Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, SONIC, Arby's, and Baskin-Robbins.

Subway

As one of the world's largest quick service restaurant brands, Subway serves freshly made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and bowls to millions of guests, across more than 100 countries and territories in nearly 37,000 restaurants every day. Subway restaurants are owned and operated by Subway franchisees - a network that includes thousands of dedicated entrepreneurs and small business owners - who are committed to delivering the best guest experience possible in their local communities.

https://subway.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Atkins Nutritionals

Atkins Nutritionals is a leading international weight control and nutrition brand.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food

Corner Bakery Cafe

Corner Bakery Cafe is an operator and franchisor of bakery cafés in the fast casual restaurant industry, serving made-to-order sandwiches, salads, soups and other hand-crafted favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and delivering a segment-leading catering service.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Flower Child

Flower Child is a growing, fast casual restaurant offering a customizable menu, made fresh from scratch, featuring locally-sourced, all-natural and organic ingredients.

www.iamaflowerchild.com
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food

Il Fornaio

Il Fornaio is a leading upscale restaurant concept serving creatively prepared, premium-quality Italian cuisine based on authentic regional recipes. Il Fornaio's wholesale bakeries produce over 100 varieties of hand-made breads, pastries and other artisan baked goods for sale at their own locations and to high-quality grocers and food service customers across the US.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Naf Naf Grill

Naf Naf Grill is an emerging, on-trend fast casual brand serving high quality, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in an Americanized format.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

North Italia

North Italia is a modern interpretation of Italian cooking in the upscale casual dining segment, offering a variety of dishes that are handmade from scratch daily.

https://www.northitalia.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a leading franchisor and operator of gourmet bakeries. The brand offers 8- and 10-inch bundt cakes, Bundtlets and Bundtinis® in multiple flavors that are hand-crafted and baked on-site.

https://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/
Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit

Wingstop

Wingstop is a leading franchisor and operator of fast casual restaurants focusing on bone-in and boneless chicken wings and chicken strips.

Market Sectors
Restaurant & Food Franchise/Multi-Unit