Dunkin' Brands is discussing potential sale to Inspire Brands - CNBC

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins chains owner Dunkin' Brands Group has held preliminary discussions to be acquired by Inspire Brands, a private equity-backed restaurant company, Dunkin' said in a statement on Sunday.

The deal being discussed would take Dunkin' Brands private at a price of $106.50 a share, said the New York Times which first reported the development.

Inspire Brands, the owner of Arby's and Jimmy John's, declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.