Multiconcept operator Inspire Brands tapped Daniel Sasso to serve as director of equipment innovation and automation, a part of the Inspire Equipment Innovation Team.

Sasso’s background includes having worked in automation, drive-thru, artificial intelligence, and IoT with YUM!, 7-Eleven, and Wendy’s.

Inspire Brands is the parent company of Arby’s, Baskin Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’ Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco and Sonic. Systemwide, these restaurants operate more than 32,000 corporate and franchised units spanning more than 70 global markets.