CANTON, Mass., Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin'
Donuts, one of the world's leading coffee and baked goods chains,
announced today that it has made significant strides in its
European expansion efforts in 2015 with the opening of 55 net new
restaurants with its franchisees across the region. With the new
restaurants opened over the past year, Dunkin' Donuts now has more
than 220 locations across Europe.
Over the past year, the company has celebrated first restaurant
openings in Denmark, Georgia, Iceland and Poland, marking the brand's continued
expansion into new European markets, while also opening additional
locations in Austria, Germany, Spain, Sweden
and the United Kingdom.
Additionally, a master franchise agreement was signed in September
to develop 30 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Switzerland.
"We've been very pleased with our regional expansion efforts in
2015, bringing Dunkin' Donuts' high-quality foods and beverages to
guests in several new European countries," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of global
franchising and business development, Dunkin' Brands. "We're also
continuing to recruit qualified, well-capitalized multi-unit
franchisee groups for Belgium,
Finland, France, the
Netherlands, Norway and
Turkey, and see tremendous
opportunity for future growth in these markets."
Franchisee candidates looking to further develop the Dunkin'
Donuts brand in Europe must have
deep retail or foodservice operations experience. Groups must also
have strong financial backgrounds, knowledge of their local
consumers and marketplace, a proven track record of success in the
restaurant industry, and a desire to develop a minimum of 20-35
Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in their market over the next several
years. Specifics and fees will vary per country and are available
upon request.
"We were very excited to bring Dunkin' Donuts to Iceland and help grow the brand in
Europe," said Arni Petur Jonsson, CEO of DRANGASKER EHF,
Dunkin' Donuts master franchisee for Iceland. "With coffee culture being such an
important part of life in Iceland
and across Europe, we feel that
Dunkin' Donuts' high-quality blends of coffee and welcoming,
friendly restaurant environments are a great addition for the
region. We look forward to serving more guests across the country
as we open additional Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the years
ahead."
Dunkin' Donuts currently has more than 11,700 restaurants in 43
countries around the world, including more than 220 locations
across Europe in Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Georgia, Iceland, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Sweden
and the United Kingdom. Dunkin'
Donuts restaurants throughout Europe feature the brand's wide range of hot
and iced coffees, lattes, espressos, cappuccinos, teas, Coolatta®
frozen drinks, croissants, donuts and sandwiches, all served fast
in friendly, convenient locations and at a great value. Regional
menu items are also offered to cater to local tastes.
To apply for a franchise opportunity in Mexico and for more information about Dunkin'
Donuts, visit www.DDGlobalFranchising.com.
About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts
is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked
goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot
regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin
categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for
customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for nine years running. The company
has more than 11,700 restaurants in 43 countries worldwide. Based
in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts
is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of
companies. For more information, visit
www.DunkinDonuts.com.
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