FAQ

Is financing available?
Although we do not provide financing, Dunkin' Brands, Inc. has taken significant steps to ease the process of financing your franchise investment. To help you get started, we have developed relationships with several preferred lenders who offer competitive and flexible financing options. These lenders provide conventional lending products and other financial services, including SBA backed loans for smaller transactions. They also offer a simplified application process and quick turnaround times. Loan offerings include but are not limited to: business acquisition loans, equipment loans and leases, refinancing, construction loans and real estate loans. More details are provided in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

What is the availability of sites and territory in my area of interest?
Visit the Interactive Map page to view the markets currently under development. Since we cannot predict which locations will be available when the recruitment process is completed, flexibility regarding location may be required.

What if you are not developing in the area of my interest? Do you have any other opportunities?
Visit our "Restaurants for Sale" page, which lists franchises for sale. We update the list regularly, so check it frequently for opportunities in your area of interest.

I have a perfect location in mind and there are no Dunkin' Donuts units nearby. Yet, the state and/or market do not seem to be available for development. Why not?
There are a number of reasons why an apparent "perfect site" remains undeveloped or is not available.

• It is not unusual for a given area to be reserved by an existing franchisee who is expanding to the area in the near future.
• Some areas may appear suitable for expansion and/or development, but our strategies or business conditions may limit our desire to expand into the area.

Have a great location for a Dunkin' Donuts store? Suggest a site for development.

What should I look for in a restaurant location?
Visit the "Candidate Profile" page to familiarize yourself with the preferred Site Characteristics and Demographics required for a franchise location. The list is not exhaustive; there are numerous additional steps necessary before we approve a site for development as a new restaurant location.

May I qualify financially with other partners?
A single candidate must personally meet the financial qualifications. However, if a partnership or corporation is formed, Dunkin' Brands considers the overall financial strength of the business partnership or corporation.

What is the profitability of the business?
There is no simple answer to this question. There are many variables that make it impossible to predict future results with any certainty, including such factors as: sales, location, occupancy and operating costs, the financing terms, your ability to manage and control the business and other factors. For these reasons, we do not predict sales, costs, or profits for any store or network of stores, nor can we predict whether or to what extent you may succeed at a particular location. We encourage you to discuss our business with existing franchisees as well as with a competent attorney and accountant.

What is Dunkin' Donuts' position on franchising to minorities?
Dunkin' Donuts has a track record of actively seeking individuals who are ideally qualified to become franchisees without regard to their race, color, gender, national origin or religion. We are proud to say a significant portion of our franchisees are comprised of women, minorities, and first generation Americans.

Where can I obtain the following information?

• Franchisor's Financial Statements
• A copy of the Franchise Agreement
• A list of existing Franchisees to contact
• Cost breakdowns
• Advertising Fees, Royalties and Initial Franchise Fees

What type of training will I have to attend before I open my restaurant?
You must successfully complete a Dunkin' Donuts training program prior to opening your restaurants. The FDD and the Training page of this site further detail our training program.

What happens after I submit my online application?
We will email you a confirmation receipt when we receive your online application. It will detail the next steps in the application review process.

What will happen after I receive my confirmation receipt?

• Your application will be forwarded to the Franchising Manager (FM) responsible for the area for which you have expressed interest.
• The FM will review your application and determine how to proceed based on the information you have provided, the area in which you have expressed interest, and the strategy for that market. Filling out your application completely will help the FM make decisions about your candidacy.
• The FM will then notify you of this determination.