Dunkin' Donuts

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.

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.

Address: 130 Royall St. Canton, Massachusetts 02021

Phone: (781)737-3432

Franchisor has 600 employee(s); 16 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	6,475	55	2,394	0
2008	5,863	63	2,156	0
2007	5,451	79	1,846	0
2006	5,027	0	1,865	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.:

Total investment: $537,750 - $1,765,300
Franchise fee: $40,000 - $80,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 5.9%
Term of agreement: Term of agreement not renewable


Express/kiosk option available

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: $1,500,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $750,000
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• QSR experience

Training

• Available at headquarters: Varies

Ongoing Support

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

Marketing Support

• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#7 (2010); #36 (2009); #3 (2008); #2 (2007); #6 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#4 (2010); #6 (2009); #5 (2008); #3 (2007); #16 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#6 (2010); #31 (2009); #4 (2008); #2 (2007);