Dunkin’
We operate quick-service restaurants that serve donuts, coffee, espresso, bagels, muffins, croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and other bakery items and food and beverage products. Our restaurants are designed to serve customers throughout the day, with a strong focus on breakfast and coffee occasions. We use standardized recipes, preparation procedures, and brand systems to deliver a consistent menu and guest experience. Our locations may operate as standalone restaurants, in non-traditional settings such as airports, hospitals, schools, travel centers, and convenience stores, or alongside other restaurant brands in a shared location.
Your franchise match score
Fast Food
Brand highlights
- CEOPaul Brown
- HeadquartersThree Glenlake Parkway, Atlanta, GA, 30328
- Year founded1954
- Year started franchising1955
- IndustryFast Food
- Locations open8499 (+489 last three years)
Statistics & metrics
- Investment range$210,900 - $1,832,500
- Franchise fee$40,000
- Royalty5.9% of Gross Sales
- Brand fund5.0% of Gross Sales; 2.5% of Gross Sales for SDOs
- Required Liquid CapitalN/A
- Required Net WorthN/A
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FDD insights
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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-27
| Category | Detail | View |
|---|---|---|
| The Franchisor & Executives | Learn about Dunkin’, its parent company, and the executive leadership team responsible for operating and supporting the franchise system. | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Learn about the initial franchise fee required to join the Dunkin’ franchise system and what that fee covers. | |
| Other Fees | Understand the ongoing and additional fees associated with owning a Dunkin’ franchise, including royalties, marketing contributions, and other required payments. | |
| Estimated Initial Investment | Review the estimated total initial investment required to open a Dunkin’ franchise, including startup costs and working capital estimates. | |
| Territory | Understand how franchise territories are defined, whether they are exclusive, and under what circumstances they may be modified by Dunkin’. | |
| Financial Performance Representations | Review any financial performance information Dunkin’ provides, including revenue or earnings data, if disclosed. |
Location data
| Total locations | 8499 |
| Franchise locations | 8465 |
| Corporate locations | 34 |
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