World's Largest Baked Goods and Coffee Chain Plans to Develop 30+ New Restaurants CANTON, Mass., June 3
CANTON, Mass., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, the world's largest
coffee and bakery quick-service restaurant chain, is in the midst of a
national expansion to increase its franchise locations in the U.S. Fueling
this growth is today's announcement that Chattanooga, TN is now open for
franchise sales with plans to open more than 30 new restaurants over the next
several years. The company's plans call for selling of franchises in
Chattanooga, as well as the surrounding counties of Rhea, Bledsoe, Meigs,
McMinn, Grundy, Sequatchie, Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, Cherokee, Polk, and the
North Georgia counties of Dade, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Walker, Chattooga
and Fannin.
Dunkin' Donuts' Chattanooga and North Georgia launch is part of an
aggressive national growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing
markets while entering new cities throughout the country. The company is
actively seeking new franchisees to own and operate a minimum of five new
restaurants in Chattanooga, North Georgia and throughout the country to help
direct the company's future growth.
"To fulfill our national expansion goals, Dunkin' Donuts is looking for
developers with a strong organization and the ability to manage multiple
restaurants effectively and successfully in the Chattanooga and North Georgia
market," said Lynette McKee, CFE, vice president of franchising, Dunkin'
Brands, Inc. "We also look for prior restaurant operations and real estate
development experience."
Building a network of stores also enables Dunkin' Donuts to invest in a
distribution model that ensures consistent, high-quality products that
customers expect when visiting a Dunkin' Donuts location. In an effort to
keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin' Donuts offers franchisees a
variety of designs and venues, including free-standing stores, sites within
shopping centers and convenience stores and other retail environments.
According to McKee, "Dunkin' Donuts will satisfy a growing demand in
Chattanooga and North Georgia for high-quality coffee and baked goods that are
available all day. Dunkin' Donuts is proud to energize Americans and keep the
honest, hard-working, value-driven people of this country running every day --
whether it's in a boardroom, a schoolroom or a construction site. We look
forward to being a vibrant part of the community and playing an important role
in the daily lives of the people who live and work in Chattanooga and North
Georgia."
Dunkin' Donuts recently launched its new, all-day Oven-Toasted menu. The
new platform marks the most significant change to Dunkin' Donuts product
lineup since the company launched espresso-based beverages in 2003. The menu
items are available nationwide in participating cities.
About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, today Dunkin' Donuts is the number one retailer of hot
regular coffee-by-the-cup in America, selling more than 3 million cups a day,
and more than one billion cups a year. Dunkin' Donuts is also the largest
coffee and baked goods chain in the world and sells more hot regular coffee,
iced coffee, donuts, and bagels than any other quick service restaurant in
America. Dunkin' Donuts has more than 7,900 restaurants in 30 countries
worldwide. In 2007, Dunkin' Donuts' global system wide sales were $5.3
billion. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of
Dunkin' Brands, Inc. For additional franchising information, please visit
www.dunkinfranchising.com or call 877-9-DUNKIN.
CONTACT: Jenna Kantrowitz
Fish Consulting
646-454-9708
jkantrowitz@fish-consulting.com
SOURCE Dunkin' Donuts
