Dunkin' Donuts Franchise News

CANTON, Mass., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has announced the results of its most recent Brand Advisory Council (BAC) election which selects franchisees from across the country to provide advice and counsel on topics ranging from marketing strategies and menu innovation to technology and training needs for the company's 7,000 U.S. franchise locations.
The elected members representing five regions serve a two-year term and are selected by their peers to represent the entire franchise community's strategic guidance, feedback, ideas and requests. The Brand Advisory Council attends regular meetings with the Dunkin' Brands senior leadership team at the company's corporate headquarters in Canton, Mass...

Opening of Dunkin' Donuts Restaurant in Miraflores is First of Four Planned to Open in Guatemala in the Next Month
CANTON, Mass., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today celebrates the opening of its first restaurant on the Paseao Miraflores in Guatemala. The new flagship restaurant officially opened its doors today in the Guatemalan capital. With today's announcement, Dunkin' Donuts now has more than 10,000 restaurants in 33 countries worldwide. The shop is the first of four Dunkin' Donuts planned to open in the next month in Guatemala.
Dunkin' Donuts is expanding an existing relationship with Grupo Intur, a company that currently operates 42 Dunkin' Donuts locations in Honduras...

New Facility In Phoenix To Pave Way For Dunkin' Donuts' Western Store Expansion
BELLINGHAM, Mass. and CANTON, Mass., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National DCP, LLC (NDCP), the Dunkin' Donuts franchisee-owned distribution and purchasing cooperative today announced that it had signed an agreement to lease a distribution center in Phoenix, Arizona. With a planned opening date of October, the Phoenix center will become the seventh warehouse in the NDCP network and the first located west of the Mississippi. Not only should the new distribution center, which will deliver essentially all food, paper and equipment supplies to Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, better serve the existing locations in the Southwest, it will also facilitate Dunkin' Donuts' ongoing store growth...

Openings in New Delhi, India Part of Dunkin' Donuts' International Growth Plan
CANTON, Mass., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today celebrates the opening of its first two restaurants in India. The Dunkin' Donuts restaurants officially opened this week in New Delhi, India with much local fanfare and excitement among guests.
In 2011, Dunkin' Donuts signed an franchise agreement with Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. to develop 500 restaurants across the country over the next 15 years. The agreement marked the largest international store development commitment in Dunkin' Donuts' history.
"As one of the world's fastest growing economies, we believe India represents a great growth opportunity for Dunkin' Donuts...

Dunkin’ Donuts introduces new Southwest Steak Burrito and Southwest Veggie Burrito.
May 04, 2012 // Franchising.com // CANTON, MA – Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Dunkin’ Donuts is making it easy to start your day with delicious burritos. Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today introduced two new oven-toasted breakfast burritos featuring the bold and hearty flavors of the Southwest. The new Southwest Steak Burrito includes seasoned strips of steak, scrambled eggs, fire-roasted vegetables, potatoes and Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack cheeses, all wrapped in a flour tortilla. The new Southwest Veggie Burrito features sweet potatoes, roasted corn and black beans along with scrambled eggs and Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack cheeses in a flour tortilla...

Movie promotion inspires new Black Cocoa Creme Iced Coffee and new Black Cocoa and Chocolate Lunarmax Donuts.
New "Dunkin' MIB3 Capture" mobile app and "Black FriDDay Twitter Sweepstakes" helps fans experience the fun and excitement of this summer's highly anticipated movie.
CANTON, Mass., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Men In Black™ 3 infiltrates movie theaters on May 25, but thanks to Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, people don't need to wait to celebrate this summer's highly anticipated movie. The Galaxy now Runs on Dunkin', as Dunkin' Donuts, in conjunction with Sony Pictures, brings the excitement of Men In Black 3 to Dunkin' Donuts restaurants with new out of this world coffee and donuts, an innovative new mobile app and a Twitter sweepstakes inspired by the new movie...

CANTON, Mass., May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a single store development agreement with DLH Food Service LLC for one restaurant in South Central Illinois. The restaurant is planned to open in 2013.
DLH Food Service LLC is a partnership that consists of Yonas Hagos, Michael Doran and Ronald Lardi. Hagos, a Veteran from the U.S. Military and Purple Heart recipient, will oversee the restaurant management and daily operations. Doran has an extensive manufacturing background experience and will support Hagos with the day-to-day restaurant operations.
"We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Bloomington and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Yonas Hagos...

CANTON, Mass., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with three franchise groups to develop 25 new restaurants in Texas over the next several years.
Locations targeted for development include the following: 

521 Interests LTD plan to develop 16 restaurants in Houston. Led by David Greenberg and Stephen David, the first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2018.
Rick Molina and Guy Ellison plan to develop five restaurants in San Antonio. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2012, and the reminder by 2016.
Kishore Samtani plans to develop four restaurants in San Antonio...

World's Leading Baked Goods and Coffee Chain Planning to Expand in Communities throughout Eight States
CANTON, Mass., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today it is seeking to expand in communities and towns throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee, and is looking for qualified franchisee candidates to grow the brand in specific counties within these eight states.
"As part of our strategic growth plan, we are excited to offer this opportunity to qualified franchisee candidates who are interested in developing a restaurant outside of larger metropolitan areas in these regions," said John Dawson, Chief Development Officer, Dunkin' Brands, Inc...

Dunkin' Donuts, Jones Family and Hall of Fame quarterback agree to open 50 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Dallas/Fort Worth region over the next five years.
CANTON, Mass., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has added significant new star power to fuel its expansion in Dallas, today welcoming Dallas Cowboys Football Club Owner and General Manager Jerry Jones and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman as the brand's newest franchise partners. As part of a limited partnership between Dunkin' Donuts, the Jones Family and Aikman, the group plans to open at least 50 new Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region over the next five years...

Dunkin’ Donuts helps guests put a spring in their step with Caramel Turtle, Almond and Mocha Iced Coffee flavors.
Join @DunkinDonuts on Twitter for chance to win a $50 DD Card
March 20, 2012 // Franchising.com // CANTON, MA  – With the official arrival of the first day of spring, Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is welcoming warmer temperatures with three cool caramel iced coffee flavors: Caramel Turtle, Caramel Almond and Caramel Mocha. Available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants for a limited time nationwide, these smooth, freshly-brewed iced beverages are the perfect way to put a spring in your step and keep yourself running any time of day...

Celebrate March with Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Lucky Mint and Green Shamrock Donuts
A lucky seven to have a sweeter holiday with Dunkin’ Donuts’ “GooDD Luck” Twitter Sweepstakes
March 13, 2012 // Franchising.com // CANTON, MA – Donut fans are truly lucky this St. Patrick’s Day season, as Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is offering two St. Patrick’s Day-inspired donuts. The Lucky Mint Donut features a glazed chocolate cake donut topped with chocolate icing and a mint chocolate bark topping. The Green Shamrock Donut is a yeast ring donut garnished with green icingand festive shamrock-shaped sprinkles. Both donuts will be available through the end of March at participating restaurants nationwide as a perfect treat to help keep you running from the top o’ the mornin’ and throughout the day...

CANTON, Mass., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with QSR Services, LLC for nine new restaurants in Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2017.
QSR Services, LLC is led by attorney and Nebraska native Bryce Bares. "We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Omaha and Lincoln and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Bares, President of QSR Services, LLC. "We have a passion and loyalty for the brand and look forward to the opening of our Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the years to come...

AARP members with a valid AARP membership card receive a free donut with the purchase of a large or extra large Dunkin’ Donuts hot coffee.
CANTON, MA (March 1, 2012) -- Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced an agreement with AARP to provide an exclusive discount offer to its members. Beginning today, any AARP member with a valid AARP membership card will receive a free donut with the purchase of a large or extra large Dunkin’ Donuts hot coffee. This special offer continues through February 28, 2013 at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide.
According to John Costello, Chief Global Marketing and Innovation Officer at Dunkin’ Brands, “AARP is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit organizations in the country...

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with Doug and Katy Redman for seven restaurants in Denver, Colorado. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2018.
Together this father and daughter team will manage and oversee the company's daily operations for each restaurant. With more than 23 years of experience in the franchise industry, Doug was formally a Development Agent and Multi-Unit owner of over 140 Subway restaurants in Nebraska and South Dakota, ten Video Rental/Electronic stores and two Taco Del Mars.
"We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Denver and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Doug Redman...

Fans of Dunkin’ Donuts on Facebook can celebrate the new Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich by building personalized, shareable videos to show friends they eat "Like a Boss".
February 28, 2012 // Franchising.com // CANTON, MA – Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today introduced a delicious savory breakfast sandwich, the new Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich. The Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich is made with juicy Angus beef topped with an egg and melted American cheese, freshly served on an oven-toasted onion bagel. A satisfying on-the-go option made to order and available all day long, the Angus Steak & Egg Sandwich is offered for a limited time at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide...

CANTON, Mass., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with a newly formed subsidiary of Sizzling Platter, LLC (Sizzling Donuts, LLC) for 11 new restaurants in Denver, Colorado and eight new restaurants in El Paso, Texas. The company also acquired two additional existing restaurants in El Paso, TX.
Sizzling Platter, LLC is a restaurant management company, which operates restaurants located in seven states in the Mountain West, Southwest and Pacific Northwest under the Little Caesars, Sizzler, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Ruby River Steakhouse, and Hoppers Grill & Brew Pub brand names.
"We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Denver and El Paso and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Ted Morton, president & CEO, Sizzling Platter, LLC...

CANTON, MA (February 7, 2012) – In the highly competitive U.S. coffee market, Dunkin’ Donuts is once again distinguished for brewing a superior guest experience. For the sixth straight year, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index as number one in customer loyalty in the coffee category.
The 16th annual national survey conducted by brand loyalty and engagement consultancy Brand Keys identifies brands that are best able to engage consumers by meeting or exceeding their expectations, which creates loyal customers. Brand Keys’ Customer Loyalty Engagement Index recognizes the brands that receive the highest loyalty and engagement assessments and surpass competitors for “delighting” customers...

DDBRCF grant will help combat child hunger in urban areas across the country.
CANTON, Mass., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dunkin' Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation (DDBRCF) today announced a grant of $102,000 to Feeding America®, the country's largest domestic hunger-relief organization. The donation will help support child hunger relief through Feeding America initiatives such as its BackPack program, which provides hungry children with nutritious and easy-to-prepare food to take home on weekends and school vacations when other resources are not available.
The DDBRCF grant will be distributed among eight food banks across the United States: Greater Boston Food Bank, Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Philabundance, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, Cleveland Food Bank, Greater Chicago Food Depository, Albuquerque Road Runners and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank...

In time for Valentine’s Day, eat your hearts out with two varieties of Dunkin’ Donuts’ heart-shaped donuts.
January 30, 2012 // Franchising.com // CANTON, Mass. – February may be the shortest month of the year, but at Dunkin’ Donuts it might also be the sweetest, thanks to the return of heart-shaped donuts. Beginning today, in time for Valentine’s Day season, Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has two delicious ways for sweethearts to show their love. The Cupid’s Choice Donut is a heart-shaped donut filled with Bavarian Kreme, topped with strawberry icing and a festive mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. The new Chocolate Heart Donutis a chocolate frosted heart-shaped donut with vanilla buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate chips...