Flynn Group
RestaurantsOhio, United States1001-5000 Employees
Flynn Group, based in Independence, Ohio, operates as a large multi-brand restaurant operator and franchisee. Founded in 1999 by Greg Flynn, it began with Applebee’s restaurants in Washington State and has since built a diversified portfolio across major brands. Its holdings include Applebee’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Panera, Pizza Hut, and Wendy’s, among others, across many states and into Australia, supported by a decentralized structure intended to sustain long-term brand performance and prudent investment in people and assets. It serves diners seeking familiar, convenient dining options, providing scale and brand management to support franchise growth within the broader restaurant industry. In 2026, Flynn Group expanded its portfolio through acquisitions, adding 98 Planet Fitness locations across five states and Grand Fitness Partners.