Inspire Brands wins inaugural Globie Award for restaurant leadership

Informa Connect has announced the winners of the inaugural Globie Awards, which are scheduled to be presented during the 2026 Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Cannes, France. The awards aim to recognize innovation and leadership within the global foodservice sector as the industry manages international expansion and supply chain complexities.

Inspire Brands has been named the Global Restaurant Leader of the Year. The company, which manages a portfolio including Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and Sonic, operates 33,400 restaurants across 55 markets. CEO Paul Brown stated the recognition reflects the collective drive of the company’s licensees and team members to innovate and meet evolving consumer needs.