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Dunkin' Donuts (Canada)

50 Ronson Dr., # 131
Toronto, ON M9W 1B3 CANADA
800#: (800) 248-4923
Tel: (416) 245-3131
Fax: (416) 245-3040
E-Mail:
Web Site:
Contact: Franchise Development,


As part of Allied Domecq's team of international franchise leaders, DUNKIN' DONUTS joins BASKIN-ROBBINS and TOGO'S GREAT SANDWICHES in franchising the future - multi-branding. Allied Domecq's strategic plan includes territorial development.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1950; First Franchise: 1955
Franchise Units: 245
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 245
Distribution: U.S. -- 0; Canada -- 245; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 4 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: PQ, ON, MB
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: AB
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 4 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,400-4,400 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $125-150K
Total Investment: $225-250K; Average Total Investment: $237K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 1%
Advertising: 5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: No
Area Development Agreements: Yes/3
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: B,C,d,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Weeks in Boston, MA.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: No
Canada: BC, ON and PQ
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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