As Arby’s owner Inspire Brands picks up Dunkin’ in a deal valued at $11.3 billion, many roast beef lovers are wondering where the fast-food chain got the money.

The Twitterati speculation centered on Arby's for some reason, even though Inspire Brands owns other chains, including Buffalos Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In, and Jimmy John’s – a deal completed in October 2019.

One fan suggested he alone was funding the Dunkin' acquisition with all his drive-thru runs.

Another Arby's follower suggested a cover that went way beyond selling sandwiches and curly fries.

And a few others clearly weren't fans, questioning the taste of those who do fill up at Arby's.

Then, the conversation veered off into the mystery of who eats at Arby’s.

The Dunkin' acquisition, announced a couple of days ago, is one of the biggest restaurant deals of the year.

The coffee chain has been especially hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, closing as many as 800 stores, most in in Speedway gas stations.

Same-store sales, for example, were off 18.7% for the second quarter of 2020 compared to a year earlier, which rallied for Q3 and was up 0.9%.

Through the Dunkin' acquisition, Inspire Brands will boost its portfolio to more than 31,600 restaurants and 600,000 employees. The company will see $26 billion in systemwide sales.

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Arby's bought Buffalo Wild Wings in a transaction that's valued at $2.9 billion. An SUV is pictured sitting at the pick-up window of an Arby's restaurant December 13, 2002 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Getty Images
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