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Dunkin' is going private in $11.3 billion deal. New York (CNN Business) Dunkin' is being acquired in an $11.3 billion deal. Inspire Brands, a holding company backed by the Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm, is purchasing Dunkin', which also owns Baskin-Robbins. Inspire already owns 11,000 Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, Jimmy John's and other restaurants. Inspire, which will take on Dunkin's debt in the deal, plans to acquire outstanding Dunkin' shares at $106.50 apiece. The stock was priced at $99.71 per share when the market closed on Friday. Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will be "complementary" to Inspire's portfolio, said Inspire CEO Paul Brown in a statement announcing the deal late Friday. He noted that through the two brands, Inspire will have access to international customers and more than 15 million loyalty program members, among other things. The purchase will almost triple Inspire's restaurant footprint: Dunkin' ...

Back in UEFA Champions League, Ferencvaros Aims to Revive History Back in the Champions League after a 25-year gap, Ferencvros aims to revive its even longer European history while facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. There was a time when the Hungarian champion beat Juventus in a European final and its star forward won the Ballon d'Or as the continents best player. When the club last reached a European final eliminating Liverpool on the way in the 1974-75 Cup Winners’ Cup it lost to Dynamo Kyiv, where current Ferencvros coach Serhiy Rebrov is remembered as one its greats. So it is fitting that on Tuesday Ferencvros returns to the Champions League for the first time since 1995, and after four qualifying rounds since mid-August, in a group with Juventus and Dynamo. The adventure starts away to Barcelona for the team from Budapest ranked No. 118 in Europe by UEFA, the lowest of the 32 teams in this seasons competition. We are very, very proud to reach this level, Ferencvros chi...

Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Game Time, TV Info, and Open Thread The Hokies look to bounce back from their first loss of 2020 with a primetime bout against Boston College. Who:  No. 23 Virginia Tech Hokies (2-1, 2-1 ACC) vs. Boston College Eagles (3-1, 2-1 ACC) When:  Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT Where:  Blacksburg, Virginia | Lane Stadium Watch/Listen:  ACC Network / Virginia Tech IMG Spread:  Virginia Tech -13 Weather:  47°F, Clear Series:  The Hokies are 18-10 all-time against the Eagles. Reppin' TKP:  Pandemic prohibited. The Key Players Club:  TKP's benefactors group is 744 strong,  make a move, support great content plus site, and become No. 745 . read://https_www.thekeyplay.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekeyplay.com%2Fvirginia-tech-football%2F2020%2F10%2F20315%2Fvirginia-tech-vs-boston-college-game-time-tv-info-and-open