DNKN Dropping Coverage as Acquisition Closes

By Mark Kalinowski Published on December 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM

With this report, we drop coverage of Dunkin’ Brands Group (former ticker symbol DNKN) as its acquisition by privately-held Inspire Brands closed earlier today. Our former rating, EPS estimates, same-store sales forecasts, and other projections/ opinions should no longer be relied upon. (We drop all of our prior EPS estimates and target price with this report.)

DNKN The New York Times Reports Dunkin’ Could be Acquired by Inspire Brands

By Mark Kalinowski Published on October 25, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Multiple media reports suggest that Dunkin’ Brands Group (DNKN; Neutral, $88.79) could be acquired by privately-held Inspire Brands, with an announcement possible as soon as tomorrow (Monday) morning. Expect DNKN shares to open in Monday’s regular trading session at roughly +20% higher than Friday’s closing price of $88.79.

Tidbits re DNKN, Burger King (owned by QSR), PZZA, & Inspire Brands CAKE

By Mark Kalinowski Published on December 7, 2018 at 12:00 AM

We briefly note the following tidbits regarding Dunkin’ (owned by Dunkin’ Brands Group [DNKN; Neutral]), Burger King (owned by Restaurant Brands International [QSR; Not Rated]), Papa John’s (PZZA; Buy), and privately-held Inspire Brands as it relates to The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE; Neutral):