Flynn Group was founded by Greg Flynn in 1999 as a small operator and developer of Applebee’s restaurants in Washington State. It has grown over the years into the largest franchisee operator in the world, and one of the top 20 largest foodservice companies of any kind in the United States. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including 430+ Applebee’s, 280+ Taco Bells, 360+ Arby’s, 130+ Paneras, 930+ Pizza Huts and 190+ Wendy’s across 44 states. Recently added to the US portfolio are 280+ Pizza Huts and Wendy’s in Australia and 37 Planet Fitness clubs in the United States. Altogether, the Flynn portfolio includes over 2,600 restaurants and fitness clubs generating $4.5 billion in sales and employing 75,000 people.