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Dunkin' Donuts

Doughnut shop

In 1946, William Rosenberg founded Industrial Luncheon Services, a company that delivered meals and snacks to workers in the Boston area. The success of Industrial Lucheon Services convinced Rosenberg to start the Open Kettle, a doughnut shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Two years later Open Kettle changed its name to Dunkin' Donuts.

Today, Dunkin' Donuts serves a variety of doughnuts, muffins, bagels, coffees and fruit drinks at its locations in more than 40 countries.

Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Allied Domecq, parent company of Baskin-Robbins and Togo's. Franchisees may operate combination stores, co-branding Dunkin' Donuts with Baskin-Robbins or Togo's.

Please Note: The operators of Dunkin' Donuts, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Dunkin' Donuts website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Dunkin' Donuts Franchises?

Total Investment: $255,700-$1,100,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000-$80,000
Royalty Fee: 5.9%
Advertising Fee:

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Dunkin' Donuts News

Dunkin' Donuts Looks To New Executives To Keep Up Buzz
Dunkin' Donuts is working with a new house blend: It's got a new president, chief marketer and operations manager. Nigel Travis, who has been transitioning into the president-CEO role, has also hired new heads of communication and human resources. John Costello, Dunkin' Donuts' ... more

Dunkin' Donuts Opens Stores In Guangdong Region Of China
Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain, has opened its two shops in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province. The third shop is expected to open in mid-October. Shaanxi Stellerich Restaurant Management Co, Dunkin' Donuts' franchise partner in Guangdong, is set to open more than 150 shops ... more

Dunkin' Brands Inc. Hires Former Starbucks' Executive Paul Twohig To Serve As Brand Operating Officer For Its Dunkin' Donuts Chain.
Twohig replaces William Kussell, who resigned as Dunkin' Donuts' president and chief brand officer on Oct. 1. Nigel Travis, chief executive of Dunkin' Donuts' parent company, Dunkin' Brands Inc., will take over as the chain's president. Twohig, who served as division senior v... more

Winning Dunkin' Donut Creation Now In Stores
"Toffee for Your Coffee," the winning entry from Dunkin' Donuts' donut creation contest, is now available at participating shops nationwide through Oct. 6. Toffee for Your Coffee is a sour cream cake donut topped with glaze and chopped Heath Bar crafted by contest-winner Jeff Hager o... more

Excitement Brewing In The Caribbean With Opening Of Dunkin' Donuts In The Bahamas
Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest coffee and baked goods chain, is proud to celebrate the opening of its flagship restaurant in The Bahamas. The company's newest international restaurant, owned and operated by Dunkin' Donuts' franchise partner, Bahamas QSR, Ltd., a member of Th... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Dunkin' Donuts open? 1950
When did Dunkin' Donuts start Franchising? 1955

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	4418	90	1711	0
2004	4076	0	1683	3
2003	3864	0	1578	3
2002	3668	0	1400	3
2001	3732	179	1400	2

Expansion Plans

International: Asia, Australia,New Zealand, Middle East,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): Construction, remodeling, leasehold improve.

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Regional advertising

Business Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

1 Other Franchises in this Family

• Baskin-Robbins

Related Franchise Categories

• Baked Goods Franchise Opportunities
• Coffee & Beverages Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $250K to $500K

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