What if the future of restaurants isn't a single great brand, but a portfolio of great brands operating on a common platform? That's the question at the heart of Inspire Brands. Since 2018, the company has acquired Dunkin', Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John's, and other iconic chains while building one of the world's largest franchise restaurant systems. As Inspire moves toward a potential IPO, the company is about to discover whether public investors believe in the same vision.

Public companies are often described as being owned by many people and managed in a fair and independent way. But Alight shows something different. Many people may own shares, but real power is held by a small group of large investors. These investors have most of the voting power. In June 2026, Alight made an important change. Shareholders approved a new system where directors are elected every year. This change is important because it shows how decisions are really made.