Inspire Brands To Open Headquarters In Sandy Springs

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — A new company overseeing some popular restaurant brands has announced plans to open its headquarters in Sandy Springs. Inspire Brands said it will create more than 1,100 jobs and invest roughly $32 million over the next six years to launch its Global Support Center in Fulton County, the office of Gov. Nathan Deal said.

Inspire Brands, formed in February 2018, is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 4,000 Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings and R Taco restaurants. More than 150,000 company team members and franchise employees support Inspire and its family of brands, the state said.

“For the better part of the last decade, Georgia has cultivated a reputation as a hub for industry leaders,” said Deal. “When thriving companies like Inspire Brands choose to locate their headquarters in Georgia, they reaffirm the value of our highly skilled workforce and the strength of our low-tax, business-friendly climate to support long-term growth. We value Inspire’s commitment to creating jobs in Fulton County and look forward to continuing this strong partnership for years to come.”

Inspire's Global Support Center is expected to open in 2019 and serve as the hub for the company and restaurant brands. City of Sandy Springs spokesperson Sharon Kraun said the headquarters will open in Three Glenlake, which is located off Glenlake Parkway north of Abernathy Road and west of Ga. 400.

“We have focused on creating an environment, the infrastructure and amenities to attract top talent and keep them here with unequaled access to our work and play lifestyle,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul. “It is especially satisfying to watch companies like Inspire Brands thrive and grow within our community.”

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The Sandy Springs City Council at its May 15 meeting approved an economic incentive request for Inspire Brands, which currently uses about 122,000-square-feet of space of 1155 Perimeter Center West for its 380 employees. The incentive waives building permit fees and three years of business licenses taxes, a projected value of $44,152.

Georgia Department of Economic Development Project Manager Randall Toussaint represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the city of Sandy Springs, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Development Authority of Fulton County and Georgia Power.

“We are proud to call Atlanta the home of Inspire Brands,” said Paul Brown, co-founder and CEO of Inspire Brands. “Our vision is to invigorate great brands and supercharge their long-term growth, and Atlanta provides the culture of innovation we need for our brands to reach unprecedented success. I want to thank Governor Deal and his team for their leadership in helping cultivate our city and state in to a world-class business hub."

For more information about Inspire Brands, visit its website.

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