The $1 Billion Man: KBP Brands tops 1,000-plus locations
KBP Brands is coming off its second-largest growth year by revenue and the largest EBIDTA acquisition year in its 14-year history. The company has also grown to more than 1,000 locations and extended its portfolio beyond the Yum! Brands family to include Inspire Brands by purchasing 119 Arby’s and 85 Sonic restaurants. Diversifying KBP’s portfolio was a strategic move to reduce risk, increase the customer base, and add value to the company.
Kevin Behan
02/06/2025
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KCBJ reveals 2025 CFO of the Year honorees
CFO Adam Wright selected for the 2025 CFO of Year
Leslie Collins
07/10/2025
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07/10/2025
Heather Stege named one of KCBJ 20 to Know
These restaurant leaders are important enough by themselves to belong in your network, but when you layer in their food and drink offerings? Chef’s kiss.
Leslie Collins
01/09/2025
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01/09/2025
Mike Kulp named to Ingram's 250 - Kansas City's most influential business leaders.
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10/01/2024
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10/01/2024
KBP Brands Grows KFC Portfolio With Pair of Deals
KBP Brands grew its portfolio of KFC, Arby’s and Taco Bell stores over the past two decades largely by acquiring underperforming restaurants.
Joe Halpern
09/10/2024
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09/10/2024
KBP adds SONIC to portfolio.
KBP Brands purchases 85 SONIC Drive-In restaurants; Adds fourth brand to restaurant portfolio.
Leslie Collins
09/04/2024
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09/04/2024
KBP Ranks #4 in Franchise Times Restaurant 200
KBP cracked the Top 5 in the Franchise Times Restaurant 200 for the second year in a row.
Matthew Liedke, Matt Haskin
07/24/2024
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07/24/2024
KBP Brands, other fast food franchisees, call KC home.
Some of the nation’s biggest fast-food franchisees call KC home. They say it provides lots of fixings for companies’ and employees’ success.
Leslie Collins
06/14/2024
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06/14/2024
KBP breaks ground on new Lackawana Taco Bell location.
KBP's three new Buffalo-based Taco Bells are expected to bring more than 150 jobs to Erie County.
Evan Anstey
05/29/2024
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05/29/2024
KBP wins 2024 Capstone Award for new office headquarters.
The new space, located in Leawood's Halbrook Office Center, reflects KBP's evolution, growth and culture.
Suzanna Stagemeyer
05/02/2024
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05/02/2024
