Flynn Group | 42,330 followers on LinkedIn. LEADING OWNER + OPERATOR OF SEVEN PREMIER FRANCHISES | Flynn Group was founded by Greg Flynn in 1999 as a small operator and developer of Applebee’s restaurants in Washington State. It has grown over the years into the largest franchisee operator in the world, and one of the top 20 largest foodservice companies of any kind in the United States. Flynn owns and operates a diversified portfolio of restaurants in iconic, world class brands across diverse segments, including 430+ Applebee’s, 280+ Taco Bells, 360+ Arby’s, 130+ Paneras, 930+ Pizza Huts and 190+ Wendy’s across 44 states.