How Flynn Group Ascended to the Pinnacle of Restaurant Franchising

Already the world’s largest franchisee entity, Flynn Group is looking for so much more, whether that’s domestic, international, or breaking into new categories.

The Genius of Greg Flynn Inside the Mind and Aspirations of the World’s Largest Franchise Group

Already the World's largest franchise entity, Flynn Group is looking for so much more, whether that's domestic, international, or breaking into new categories.

Flynn Restaurant Group Acquires Planet Fitness Franchise, Rebrands to ‘Flynn Group’

Flynn Restaurant Group LP (“Flynn”), the largest franchise operator in the world, announced it has acquired a highly-successful Planet Fitness franchise from Alder Partners, LLC, which operates 37 locations in two major...

Flynn Restaurant Group LP acquires dozens of Planet Fitness franchises and rebrands itself

Multibillion-dollar San Francisco-based food franchise empire Flynn Restaurant Group LP is expanding into its first new category since 1999 with a major acquisition. In a deal closed Wednesday morning, the world's largest...

Flynn Restaurant Group on Wendy’s Expansion Deal in Australia

Greg Flynn, founder and chief executive officer of Flynn Restaurant Group, discusses his business strategy and outlook for Wendy's as his company signed a new master franchise agreement to develop 200 Wendy's...

The Wendy’s Company and Flynn Restaurant Group Announce New Master Franchise Agreement for Australia

World's largest franchise operator will lead efforts to hyperscale Wendy's® and grow the brand across the country.

Pizza Hut Australia Purchased by US Group That Owns Taco Bell, Wendy’s Locations

Franchise operator Flynn Restaurant Group is acquiring Pizza Hut Australia, marking the US company’s first international acquisition.

How America’s Largest Restaurant Franchisee Decides When to Raise Prices

Flynn Restaurant Group, owner of eateries including Applebee’s, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is at the vanguard of menu strategy.

Flynn Restaurant Group Gives Back Over $9.5M

Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest franchise operator, today announced it contributed more than $9.5 million in charitable and food donations across its brands – Applebee's, Panera Bread, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut,...

Greg Flynn expands his hotel holdings with an 89-inn deal

The big Applebee's and Panera franchisee is acquiring control of the properties through a joint venture.

Inside the Making of Greg Flynn’s Franchising Empire

What does it take to build one of the biggest franchise companies in restaurant history? Discipline and a perpetual focus on the bigger picture, Greg Flynn says.

Flynn Doubles Down With Major Pizza Hut, Wendy’s Purchase

The firm added 937 Pizza Hut and 194 Wendy’s restaurants. It now owns and operates more than 2,300 restaurants generating more than $3.5 billion in annual sales—and Flynn gestured upward when asked...

HOW FLYNN RESTAURANT GROUP STACKS UP AGAINST OTHER BIG OPERATORS

What do you get when you combine the largest franchisee in the U.S. with the second biggest? One of the largest operators of any sort in the U.S.

The Power List: Multiconcept franchise operator Greg Flynn invests in opportunities for growth

In a crisis, great leaders take the long view and look for ways to improve the business for long-term success — from real estate acquisitions to finding more efficient ways to operate....

The Power List: Flynn Restaurant Group’s HR executive on investing in employees and operators

Betsy Mercado, senior vice president of human resources for Flynn Restaurant Group, was chosen for the NRN Power List by CEO Greg Flynn for how she supports the growing organization and works...

How a Restaurateur Is Navigating the Pandemic

Sales at America’s biggest restaurant franchisee plunged 60% after COVID-19 hit, but the company survived. Why? “The strength of the team,” says owner Greg Flynn.

Stanford Podcast: How one man starting out with a handful of franchises goes on to transform an entire industry

Stanford Alum Greg Flynn on leading a restaurant franchise group valued in the billions.

Hell of a Ride! Greg Flynn, with 1,245 restaurants, is Gunning for More

As founder, chairman, and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group (FRG), Greg Flynn is the nation's largest restaurant franchisee on a quest to be the industry's premier operator. "It means being able to...

Greg Flynn Owns 1,245 Restaurants and Makes $2 Billion A Year. Here’s How He Did It.

He bought his first Applebee's 20 years ago, and since then has redefined what's possible in the franchise industry. His philosophy: Be different, then go big.

Flynn tops $2B with U.S. Beef buy, nabs Deal of the Year

With the purchase of 368 Arby’s restaurants, the entire portfolio of seller U.S. Beef Corp., Flynn reaches $2.3 billion in annual sales. That makes the company the first privately held franchise company...

FLYNN RESTAURANT GROUP LP ACQUIRES 368 ARBY’S RESTAURANT LOCATIONS IN THE U.S. FROM UNITED STATES BEEF CORPORATION (US BEEF)

Significant Acquisition Cements Flynn Restaurant Group’s Position as Largest Franchise Operator and Top 20 Foodservice Company in America Generating $2.3 Billion in Sales SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 5, 2018) – RB American...

Flynn Restaurant Group acquires 34 Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe locations

Pan American Group LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP, has acquired 34 Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe locations in Kansas and Missouri from Wichita-based Original Bread Inc. Read more at...

The Power List 2017: Greg Flynn

Over a 17-year career, Greg Flynn built the nation’s largest franchisee empire: Flynn Restaurant Group LP, a business that spans the country with three different brands — Applebee’s, Panera Bread and Taco...

Greg Flynn Wins 2016 Operator of the Year Award

Flynn is the first franchisee to win the award in its history. Greg Flynn, who used his real estate investment savvy to build the largest restaurant franchisee in the country over a...

Bell American Group’s very own Devin Cokley and Jordan Stackhouse: Recipients of the Live Mas Scholarship

Jordan Stackhouse is an employee at the Taco Bell in Hope Mills, North Carolina.  Devin Cokley is an employee at the Taco Bell in Whiteville, North Carolina. Both will be receiving Live...

Forbes Profiles Greg Flynn, Founder and CEO

The story of Greg Flynn, Founder and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, was featured in Forbes' article, "The Super Sizer: How Greg Flynn Became America's Largest Restaurant Franchisee with $1.9B Revenues." "Flynn...

Greg Flynn 2016 Restaurant Leader of the Year Acceptance Speech

Watch Greg Flynn, founder, chairman and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, accept the award for 2016 Restaurant Leader of the Year.

Greg Flynn Named 2016 Restaurant Leader of the Year

Greg Flynn, Founder and CEO of Flynn Restaurant Group, was named the 2016 Restaurant Leader of the Year by the editors of Restaurant Business. This is only the second year the award...

$1 billion S.F. franchise juggernaut gobbles up 47 Panera Bread spots, with plans to build more

Read the full article from the San Francisco Business Times.

The Power List 2015: The Big Time – Greg Flynn

Read the full article at Nation's Restaurant News.  

Flynn Restaurant Group Gets $300M Investment Budget

Read the full article in the Franchise Herald.

Applebee’s raising money for pediatric cancer research

Read the full article on My Journal Courier.

Applebee’s Remodel Helps Former Employee with Medical Expenses

Read the full article from The Shelbyville News.

Flynn Adds To His Taco Bell Collection

Bell American Group didn't need long to become one of Taco Bell's largest operators. The subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group has acquired the 62-unit Gateway Bells out of St. Louis from Don...