Dunkin' DonutsCoffee, 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.
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.
Franchisor has 600 employee(s); 16 employee(s) in franchise department. Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees Worldwide Costs and Fees
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Qualifications Net worth requirement: $1.5M Cash liquidity requirement: $750K Business Experience:
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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); Related Franchises
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