Dunkin' (Source: VB)

Who are we

What to know about Dunkin' franchise? The Franchisor is Dunkin' Donuts Franchising LLC ("Dunkin'", "we", "Dunkin' Donuts" or "DD"). They develop, operate, and franchise retail restaurants utilizing the Dunkin' system. Franchised restaurants sell Dunkin' coffee, espresso, donuts, bagels, muffins, compatible bakery products, sandwiches, as well as other food items and beverages compatible with their concept. They were founded in 1950 and its franchise system has grown to include more than 12,600 restaurants worldwide, starting to offer franchises in 1955. The majority of their franchisees are single-unit franchise owners. Approximately 61% of Dunkin' franchisees own one restaurant and 39% own more than one restaurant. There are several benefits to owning a franchise with Dunkin' Donuts, such as: -A proven business model -Strong brand recognition -Dedicated franchise support -Ongoing training and development programs -Comprehensive marketing programs Their goal is to provide you with the resources and support you need to grow your business and succeed as a franchisee. They have developed comprehensive training programs designed for franchisees who operate multiple Dunkin,' Baskin-Robbins, or both brands of restaurants. Approximately 2,000 of their franchisees operate in international locations. Dunkin' is based in Atlanta, GA. Scroll down to learn more! How much does a Dunkin' franchise cost? Are you wondering how much is a Dunkin' franchise? Before starting a Dunkin' franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business. The minimum investment amount required to open a Dunkin' franchise is $437,500 and can go all the way up to $1,787,700. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Dunkin' business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Dunkin' franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Dunkin' business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income. After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Dunkin' franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.