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Inspire Brands opens innovation center in India

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June 27, 2023

Inspire Brands has opened an innovation center in Hyderabad, India. The center will collaborate globally to build capabilities in areas including data engineering, data science and analytics, digital, eCommerce, AI, platform engineering and automation. The Hyderabad location's innovation lab will allow the brand to work with local start-ups to develop new solutions across key business areas, according to a press release.

The innovation center brings 100 new jobs to the area.

"We're excited to expand our global presence and capabilities," Raghu Sagi, Inspire chief information officer, said in the press release. "A leader in technology innovation and talent, India is the ideal place to expand our network to help power our 32,000 restaurants worldwide. Our Hyderabad-based team members will play an important role in developing and deepening capabilities to fuel long-term growth for our brands."

The innovation fueled by the Hyderabad office will also help drive the growth of Inspire's brands in India and surrounding markets, where Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dunkin' currently operate more than 800 restaurants.