Dunkin' Donuts
130 Royall St.
Canton, MA 2021
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8779
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(781) 737-5136
- (818) 996-5163 (Fax)
Founded in 1950, today Dunkin' Donuts is the number one retailer of coffee-by-the-cup in America, selling 2.7 million cups a day, nearly one billion cups a year. Dunkin' Donuts is also the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world and sells more donuts, coffee and bagels than any other quick service restaurant in America. Dunkin' Donuts has more than 6,500 shops in 29 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1950
Franchising Since: 1955
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
9,000 |
99.8% |
| Company-Owned Units |
15 |
0.2% |
| Total Operating Units |
9,015 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
7,263 |
79.0% |
In 39 States
|
| Canada |
78 |
0.8% |
In 5 Provinces
|
| International |
1,856 |
20.2% |
In 30 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
9,197 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Massachusetts |
490 |
| New York |
359 |
| Illinois |
237 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
Yes |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
0 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
N/A |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Randolph, MA |
51 Days |
| Another Location |
3.5 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$1.5MM |
| Cash Investment |
$750K |
| Total Investment |
$240K-1.67MM |
| Average Total Investment |
$955K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$40-80K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$50K |
| On-Going Royalty |
5.90% |
| Average Royalty |
6% |
| Advertising Fee |
5% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
5 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
20 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
350 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, PQ, ON |
| Overseas |
Yes, All Countries |
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