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Want to Own a Munchkin's Share of Dunkin'? Parent Company Files for IPO
The owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’ and Buffalo Wild Wings seeks funds to repay debt and cover offering costs.
- On Friday, Atlanta-based Inspire Brands confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, initiating the process for a proposed initial public offering.
- Founded in 2018 through a merger between Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings, the company is backed by private equity firm Roark Capital and operates more than 33,300 restaurants worldwide.
- Across its six chains, including Dunkin' and Sonic Drive-In, the company generates $33.4 billion in annual system-wide sales; Roark is reportedly seeking a valuation of roughly $20 billion.
- While the market for initial public offerings has remained tepid, Inspire joins other restaurant companies like Jersey Mike's that have also confidentially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission recently.
- Proceeds from the offering are intended to repay outstanding indebtedness under the company's existing term loan facility, though the IPO remains subject to market conditions and SEC review.
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