Franchisee Development Intern - Summer 2026

Inspire • Atlanta, GA

6d

About The Position

The Franchisee Development Intern will support the Franchisee Development function with a primary focus on the Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins brands, while also gaining exposure to the broader portfolio. This internship offers a unique opportunity to observe and assist with the strategic and operational aspects of franchise growth, development, and relationship management. The ideal candidate is professional, articulate, and able to represent the team well in settings that may include executives, franchise leaders, and cross-functional partners. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences. Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants across nearly 60 global markets. In an industry facing increasing disruption, our leaders saw an opportunity to build a restaurant company unlike any other – one that brings together differentiated yet complementary brands and aims to make them stronger than they would be on their own. Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, we identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. From guest experience to career development to community well-being, Inspire plays a role in the lives of millions of people every day. Our brands are diverse, distinctive, and fan favorites. In a sense, you could say we seek those who provide something different than the norm.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, Franchising, Communications, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present professionally in executive-facing environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for creating polished, high-quality presentations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy.
• Curiosity about franchise operations, brand development, and multi-brand business ecosystems.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and pitch materials to support franchise development initiatives.
• Support administrative and organizational tasks, including scheduling, data tracking, documentation, and follow-up communications.
• Participate in internal meetings, conferences, and executive-facing discussions with professionalism and poise.
• Conduct light research to support team projects related to market trends, franchise pipelines, brand performance, and competitive insights.
• Collaborate with team members to help maintain an organized flow of information across brands, especially Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins.
• Complete other assigned duties that contribute to the operational needs and priorities of the franchise development team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees