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Dunkin' dives into Minneapolis with new franchise group

August 17, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts is working with Eliasco LLC, to open 15 new restaurants in the Minneapolis-St. Paul south metro area, beginning in 2018, according to a news release. The veteran franchise group now owns and runs numerous gas and convenience stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

To further develop the market in Minnesota, Dunkin' is also offering special development incentives to drive other franchise deals for Rochester, Minnesota, including reduced royalty fees for three years and up to $5,000 in marketing support

"Our enthusiastic and dedicated franchisees contribute to our brand's growth, which has helped solidify our position as one of the fastest growing brands by unit count in the quick service restaurant industry," said Dunkin' Brands CFE and Vice President of Global Franchising and Business Development Grant Benson, in the release.

The 66-year-old brand has more than 11,900 restaurants in 44 countries.