Franchise Profile: Dunkin’ Donuts

Published by info February 11th, 2007 in DUNKIN' DONUTS FRANCHISE

Company: Dunkin’ Donuts

Chief Executive: Jon L. Luther, CEO

Description: “Founded in 1950, today Dunkin’ Donuts is the number one retailer of coffee-by-the-cup in America, selling 2.7 million cups a day, nearly one billion cups a year. Dunkin’ Donuts is also the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world and sells more donuts, coffee and bagels than any other quick service restaurant in America. Dunkin’ Donuts has more than 6,500 shops in 29 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. ”

Space requirements: Varies widely with type
Product line: 52 varieties of donuts, more than a dozen coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods.
Year founded: 1950
Year franchised: 1955
Number of franchised units: 6,892
Number of company units: 0
Franchise Fee: $40K - $80K Royalty: 5.9%
Total initial investment: $179K - $1.6M
Priority expansion markets: SE, MW
Website: DunkinDonuts.com
For more information: Dunkin’ Brands, 130 Royall Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021 Phone: 781-737-3000