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title: "Roark Capital Considers Inspire Brands IPO That Could Raise About $2 Billion"
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description: "Roark Capital is considering an IPO for Inspire Brands, potentially raising around $2 billion. Initial discussions with advisers are ongoing, but details remain preliminary. Inspire, which owns brands like Dunkin', Arby's, and Jimmy John's, has been contemplating a public listing since 2024. The company generated over $32 billion in sales in 2024 and operates more than 33,000 restaurants. This potential IPO aligns with a trend of increasing interest in listings from private-equity-backed firms, as seen with recent successful IPOs."
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# Roark Capital Considers Inspire Brands IPO That Could Raise About $2 Billion

Roark Capital is exploring a potential public debut for Inspire Brands as the private equity firm evaluates a listing that could raise roughly $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Early discussions with potential advisers are underway, though the deliberations remain preliminary and details of a possible IPO could still change. Inspire, the Atlanta-based restaurant group behind Dunkin', Arby's and Jimmy John's, has been weighing a public listing since at least 2024, Bloomberg News previously reported.

Roark created Inspire Brands in 2018 as a platform to own, operate and franchise a portfolio of restaurant concepts. The company's holdings include Baskin-Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Buffalo Wild Wings, and it expanded significantly in 2020 when Inspire acquired Dunkin' Brands (DNKN) in an $11 billion take-private deal. According to information on the company's website, Inspire generated more than $32 billion in global sales in 2024 and operated more than 33,000 restaurants across more than 2,800 franchisees in over 60 markets at the end of that year.

The potential IPO discussion comes as bankers and investors prepare for a possible rebound in listings from private-equity-backed companies. Forgent Power Solutions Inc. and affiliates of Neos Partners recently raised $1.7 billion in the largest US IPO so far this year, while other companies are also considering public offerings. Jersey Mike's Subs, backed by Blackstone Inc., has been seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion for an IPO that could arrive as soon as the third quarter, and Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. has selected banks for a potential share sale that could raise about $2 billion.

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