Roark Capital has selected investment banks to arrange a US initial public offering (IPO) for its restaurant group Inspire Brands, according to people familiar with the matter. The fundraising size is said to be around USD2 billion, with the IPO potentially taking place as early as this year.Sources said JPM and BofAS will act as lead underwriters, while Barclays, G Sachs and M Stanley are also involved in the listing process.Related NewsContinuing Jobless Claims for Apr/11 in the United States is 1,821K, higher than the previous value of 1,809K. The forecast was 1820K.Inspire Brands owns brands including Dunkin, Arbys and Jimmy Johns, and also holds ice cream brand Baskin-Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Buffalo Wild Wings, among others. (me/s)
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