What is the full name of the Buffalo Wild Wings franchisor affiliated with Cinnabon?
Cinnabon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
None of these affiliates operate a Cinnabon franchise.
Inspire Brands, Inc. ("Inspire Brands") is a global multi-brand restaurant company, launched in February 2018 upon completion of the merger of the Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings
brands. Inspire Brands is a parent company to six franchisors offering and selling franchises in the United States, including: Arby's Franchisor, LLC ("Arby's"), Baskin-Robbins Franchising LLC ("Baskin-Robbins"), Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. ("Buffalo Wild Wings"), Dunkin' Donuts Franchising LLC ("Dunkin'"), Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV,
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Cinnabon FDD, Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. is a franchisor affiliated with Cinnabon. Inspire Brands, Inc. is the parent company to Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc., as well as other franchisors such as Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and Sonic. Inspire Brands is a global multi-brand restaurant company that was launched in February 2018 after the merger of the Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings brands.
As of December 29, 2024, Buffalo Wild Wings had 1,183 sports bars operating in the United States, with 538 being franchised and 645 company-owned. Additionally, there were 65 franchised Buffalo Wild Wings or B-Dubs restaurants operating outside the United States. Buffalo Wild Wings has been offering franchises for its sports bars since April 1991. They also operate Buffalo Wild Wings GO restaurants, which focus on off-premises consumption and have been franchising since December 2020. As of the same date, there were 140 BWW-GO Restaurants operating in the United States, with 90 franchised and 50 company-owned.
Cinnabon franchisees should note that while Buffalo Wild Wings International, Inc. is an affiliate, it is not obligated to provide any products or services to Cinnabon franchisees. However, a Cinnabon franchisee may choose to purchase products or services from them if they wish. This affiliation arises through common control under Inspire Brands, indicating a network of potential business relationships but not mandated supply or service agreements.