
Dunkin'
Coffee, doughnuts, baked goods- Units as of 2020
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13,125 (775 added in 3 years)5.9%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#2 Ranked #1 last year
- Initial investment
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$200K - $1.7M
Company Overview
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.
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About Dunkin'
- Industry
- Food
- Related Categories
- Coffee, Baked Goods, Doughnuts
- Founded
- 1950
- Parent Company
- Dunkin' Brands
- Leadership
- David Hoffmann, CEO
- Ticker Symbol
- DNKN
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1955 (66 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 1,104
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 13,125 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Dunkin' franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $40,000 - $90,000
- Initial Investment
- $199,700 - $1,688,200
- Net Worth Requirement
- $250,000 - $500,000
- Cash Requirement
- $125,000 - $250,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 20% off franchise fee for first five traditional restaurants
- Royalty Fee
- 5.9%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Term of Agreement
- 20 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- Dunkin' has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 150-230 hours
- Classroom Training
- 44-50 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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