John Kelly

John Kelly is an accomplished leader in the restaurant industry with extensive experience spanning over three decades. Currently serving as President and Chief Company Restaurant Officer at Inspire Brands since February 2018, John oversees a vast portfolio of over 32,000 restaurants, including Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC Drive-In. Previously, John held pivotal roles at Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., where as Chief Operating Officer, John significantly boosted global system sales and expanded the brand's footprint. The career began at McDonald's Corporation as an Operations Consultant. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University.