Dunkin' Donuts has over 8,000 franchises worldwide, requires an initial franchise fee between $40,000-$80,000 and an ongoing 5.9% royalty fee, and provides training at headquarters along with ongoing marketing, operations, and safety support to franchisees. Dunkin' Donuts offers 35 varieties of donuts along with bagels, muffins and other baked goods, and was ranked as high as #2 overall for franchises in 2007, remaining #1 in its category from 2005-2009.

3. There are 5,863 franchises in the U.S, 63 Canadian franchises and 2,156 foreign franchises.

4. Franchise Fee : $40k – 80k Ongoing royalty fee : 5.9%

5. The Training needed to start up this franchise was available at the headquarters, it varies. Ongoing support =Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, and field operations/evaluation. Marketing support = Regional advertising

6. Dunkin’ Donuts has 35 varieties of donuts. “ Fancies”= eclairs, fritters, crullers, Bismarck, and coffee rolls. Stick Donuts (6variety) Bagels, muffins, danish, cookies ETC.

7. Dunkin’ Donuts was at its highest franchise rank in 2007, it was ranked #2, in 2008 it was ranked #3, and in 2009 it dropped back to #36. It was ranked #1 in its own category in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005. Dunkin’ Donuts has been extremely successful.

8. Starbucks and Krispy Kreme