Arby parent in talks to buy Dunkin' Brands

Inspire Brands is reportedly on the verge of making one of its biggest acquisitions yet. Atlanta private equity-backed firm has held preliminary discussions to buy Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), according to a statement from Dunkin' on Oct. 25. The New York Times reports Inspire would buy Dunkin' for $106.50 per share — or about $8.8 billion. That's a 20% premium over the Canton, Mass. company's closing price last week. The Times, citing two anonymous sources, said the deal could…