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At a Glance
Products & Services: Coffee, doughnuts, baked goods
Number of Locations: 10,479
Total Investment: $310.25K - 1.77M
Founded: 1950
Began Franchising: 1955
About Dunkin' Donuts
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 32 countries, and they serve 70 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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 7,306 | 6 | 3,167 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7,090 | 20 | 3,090 | 0 |
| 2011 | 6,900 | 20 | 3,100 | 0 |
| 2010 | 6,566 | 49 | 2,620 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6,475 | 55 | 2,394 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $310,250 - $1,771,300
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000 - $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5.9%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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 Ranking History
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