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Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby’s sandwiches. Inspire Brands Inc. said Friday that it is acquiring Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. for $11.3 billion, including the Dunkin’ Brands’ debt that Inspire will be taking on. The private-equity firm will pay $106.50 in cash for all of Dunkin’ Brands’ shares, which closed Friday at $99.71….

Dunkin’ Brands, the Massachusetts-based company that owns Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, confirmed Sunday that it’s been in talks about a sale with a private company.

Dunkin’ is known for its sweet treats. But spicy food? Not so much. Nonetheless, the Massachusetts-based donut chain has launched a Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut as part of its new Halloween menu (Get it? “Ghost” pepper?). The company bills the new donut as “one of the most surprising treats ever to rise from its kitchens.” It’s available starting Wednesday...