⁍ Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins chains owner Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc DNKN.O has held preliminary discussions to be acquired by Inspire Brands.

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⁍ ‘There is no certainty that any agreement will be reached,’ said Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer of Dunkin’ Brands.

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– Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins are in talks to be taken private, reports the New York Times. The chains’ parent company, Dunkin’ Brands Group, says it has held preliminary discussions with Inspire Brands, a private equity-backed company that owns Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In, Rusty Taco, and Jimmy John’s. Dunkin’ says there is “no certainty” an agreement will be reached, per Reuters.