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Inspire Brands Appoints Scott Murphy as Interim CEO Amid IPO Plans

PRIVATEOct 01, 2026

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Inspire Brands

Scott Murphy
AtlantaFood and BeverageHospitality

Description

Inspire Brands has appointed Dunkin' President Scott Murphy as Interim CEO while current CEO Paul Brown takes a temporary medical leave. This leadership change comes as the company prepares for a planned IPO, which may be delayed to 2027.

Company Information

Company

Inspire Brands

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Inspire Brands Inc. is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurant locations worldwide. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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