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Inspire Brands names COO

Inspire Brands has hired John Varughese as COO of its international division. Provided

June 28, 2021

Inspire Brands has hired John Varughese as COO of its international division, where he'll oversee international field business, operations support, training, field marketing and omnichannel for its 9,000 restaurants in over 60 countries.

Varughese, who will serve on Inspire's International Leadership team and report to Michael Haley, president and managing director of international, is based in Inspire's Dubai Support Center, according to a press release. He previously served as SVP of international for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins.

Inspire acquired Dunkin' in November 2020.

"Our mission for International is to ignite global growth by leveraging Inspire's collective strengths, and John's experience in the restaurant industry will be integral in driving long-term success across the Inspire portfolio," Haley said in the release. "I look forward to working alongside John to capitalize on the tremendous international growth potential for all our brands and provide best-in-class support for our franchisees and licensees outside the U.S."