Daniel Fried

Daniel Fried is a senior supply chain professional with extensive experience in the food service industry, particularly with Inspire Brands and its subsidiaries. His current role is Senior Director International Supply Chain at Inspire, based in Canton, Massachusetts.2

Career Progression

Dan Fried has had a long-standing career with Dunkin' Brands and Inspire Brands:

• Senior Director International Supply Chain at Inspire (current position)
• Director International Supply Chain at Inspire Brands (December 2020 - Present)
• Director International Strategic Supply at Dunkin' Brands (2010 - Present)
• Manager of Procurement at Dunkin' Brands (2007 - 2010)
• Supply Chain Manager at Dunkin' Brands (2002 - 2007)
• Manager Of Business Process Redesign - International at Dunkin' Brands (1999 - 2002)

Education

Dan Fried holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from Northeastern University.2

Professional Focus

His LinkedIn profile suggests that he has extensive global supply chain experience in retail and food service industries.2 This aligns well with his roles at Inspire Brands, which is a multi-brand restaurant company that includes Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins among its portfolio of nearly 32,000 restaurants across 58 global markets.13

Company Context

Inspire Brands, where Dan Fried currently works, is a significant player in the global restaurant industry:

• It manages brands including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC.3
• The company has over $32.5 billion in global system sales and more than 675,000 company and franchise team members.3
• Dunkin', one of the brands Dan works with, has over 13,700 restaurants and 40+ million rewards program members.1

Dan Fried's role as Senior Director International Supply Chain is crucial for managing the complex supply networks required to support Inspire Brands' global operations, particularly for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins.