Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee, doughnuts, baked goodsBackground
Founded: 1950 Franchising since: 1955
In 1946, Bill Rosenberg founded Industrial Luncheon Services, a company that delivered meals and snacks to workers in the Boston area. The success of Industrial Luncheon Services convinced Rosenberg to start The Open Kettle, a doughnut shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Two years later, The Open Kettle changed its name to Dunkin' Donuts.
Franchisor has 600 employee(s); 16 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Midwest, North carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South, Southeast, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West virginia
Outside the U.S.:
In 1946, Bill Rosenberg founded Industrial Luncheon Services, a company that delivered meals and snacks to workers in the Boston area. The success of Industrial Luncheon Services convinced Rosenberg to start The Open Kettle, a doughnut shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Two years later, The Open Kettle changed its name to Dunkin' Donuts.
Today, Dunkin' Donuts stores can be found in over 30 countries, and they serve 52 varieties of doughnuts, along with hot and cold coffee drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts parent company, Dunkin' Brands Inc., also franchises Baskin-Robbins, and the two concepts are sometimes co-branded.
|
130 Royall St. Canton, Massachusetts 02021 |
Phone: (781)737-3432 |
Franchisor has 600 employee(s); 16 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 6475 | 55 | 2394 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5,863 | 63 | 2,156 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5,451 | 79 | 1,846 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5,027 | 0 | 1,865 | 0 |
| 2005 | 4,345 | 0 | 1,782 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Midwest, North carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South, Southeast, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, West virginia
Outside the U.S.:
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: Varies Franchise fee: $40K-80K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 5.9% Term of agreement: Term of agreement not renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $1.5M
Cash liquidity requirement: $750K
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- QSR experience
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: Varies
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#36 (2009); #3 (2008); #2 (2007); #6 (2006); #9 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#6 (2009); #5 (2008); #3 (2007); #16 (2006); #18 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#31 (2009); #4 (2008); #2 (2007); #13 (2005);
#36 (2009); #3 (2008); #2 (2007); #6 (2006); #9 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#6 (2009); #5 (2008); #3 (2007); #16 (2006); #18 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#31 (2009); #4 (2008); #2 (2007); #13 (2005);