Our Mission is to be the premier franchise operator in the world

An Operator Unlike Any Other

Being large is one thing, but it's our commitment to our people, our customers, and our future that makes us unique

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ICONIC BRANDS

We operate in the most well recognized brands across a diverse range of consumer segments giving us unparalleled stability

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STATES

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COUNTRIES

Across 44 states and 3 countries, our global footprint and geographic diversity allows us to weather local challenges and expands our universe of opportunities

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ANNUALIZED GROWTH

Growth is in our DNA and over the past two and a half decades we have demonstrated our ability to consistently find and execute against new growth channels

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TEAM MEMBERS

We're uniquely positioned to create not just jobs, but opportunities that change lives

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UNITS

We share best practices across thousands of managers and push each other to get better every day

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BILLION ANNUALLY

Our scale enables a different level of investment in our people, our systems, and our assets

Our Journey

Since starting our journey in 1999, Flynn's story can be told through three distinct chapters of growth

 Journey begins with 8 Applebee's
1999
2013
2015
2018
2021
Expanded into Fitness
Expanded into Australia Master Franchisee for Pizza Hut & Wendy's
2023
Expanded into New Zealand Master Franchisee for Wendy’s
2024
2,700+ Units Today
Where We're Headed
5000+
# of Units
Phase I: For over 10 years we honed our recipe for success by focusing exclusively on Applebee's
Phase II: Spent the next decade adding brands to become representative of the US Restaurant space
Phase III: Expand globally and into adjacent consumer businesses

Our Journey

THREE CHAPTERS OF GROWTH

Chapter One: Applebee's

1999-2012
Our journey started with the acquisition of 8 restaurants in Seattle, WA. For over 10 years we honed our recipe for success by focusing exclusively on Applebee’s and growing to 440+ restaurants

Chapter Two: Restaurant Diversification

2013-2022
We spent the next decade adding fast casual and quick service brands to become representative of the US Restaurant space and grew to 2,300+ units across 6 brands
Taco Bell 2013
Panera 2015
Arby's 2018
Pizza Hut & Wendy's 2021

Chapter Three: International & Adjacencies

2023 & Beyond
Going forward we'll look to expand both globally and into adjacencies, bringing the capabilities we've developed in restaurants to broader consumer businesses
Pizza Hut Australia July 2023
Wendy's Australia August 2023
Planet Fitness November 2023
Wendy’s New Zealand May 2024

This Just Flynn...

As our journey continues, there’s always something new and exciting to share about Flynn Group!

Hall of Fame Award Video: Greg Flynn

The IFA Hall of Fame Award is the association’s most prestigious and oldest award presented to an IFA member who has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and the franchising community....

Hall of Fame Award: Greg Flynn

The IFA Hall of Fame Award is the association’s most prestigious and oldest award presented to an IFA member who has contributed significantly to the advancement of franchising and the franchising community....

Why Greg Flynn’s massive franchise group is betting big on 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee

The founder of the largest franchisee in the world shares more on his growth philosophy and why the time was right for an emerging chain to join his portfolio.

Flynn Group’s First Wendy’s in Australia Opens With ‘Absolute Raging Success’

Wendy's made its debut in Australia in January, with Flynn Group opening a restaurant on Queensland's Cavill Avenue. Flynn Group Chief Transformation Officer Lauren Leahy, left, and Chief Operating Officer Ron Bellamy,...

World’s largest franchisee to take on 7 Brew

The Flynn Group is adding the drive-thru coffee chain to its franchise portfolio. And the mega franchisee is launching a new Growth division to focus on younger, innovative brands.

Flynn Group’s Jess Reicher and Rasheeda Clark Prove Leadership Doesn’t Have to Look One Way

Jess Reicher and Rasheeda Clark carved their paths to leading the Arby’s and Wendy’s brands for Flynn Group. Their journeys offer a blueprint for women aiming to break barriers in the male-dominated...