Business Description

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:	7,200	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	7,200	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 4,736 71% In 39 States Canada: 78 1.2% In 5 Canadian Provinces International: 1,856 27.8% In 30 Foreign Countries   Total: 6,670 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Illinois	237
2. Massachusetts	490
3. New York	359

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1.5MM
Cash Investment:	$750K
Total Investment:	$1240K-1.67MM
Average Total Investment:	$1500K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$40-80K
Average Franchise Fee:	$50K
On-Going Royalty:	5.9%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	5%

Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	N/A
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Randolph, MA	51 Days
2. Another Location	3.5 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 350 U.S.: Yes, All Regions Canada: Yes, PQ, ON Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Dunkin' Donuts.