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Dunkin' Donuts adds 29 units to Texas expansion plan

August 28, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts has signed multi-store development agreements with four franchise groups to develop 29 new restaurants in the Houston and Waco, Texas, markets throughout the next several years.

The four franchise groups and their development plans include:

• Daily Grind LLC plans to develop eight restaurants in Southeast Houston. Led by Garry Sams and Carlos Dos Santos, their first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2018.
• MM Donuts LLC plans to develop 11 restaurants in Northeast Houston including The Woodlands. Led by Shyam Patel and Arvind Patel, their first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2019.
• Yes Partners LLC plans to develop five restaurants in West Houston. Led by Houston natives Cosmo, Steve and Jim Paris, the first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2017.
• Medallion Donuts LLC plans to develop five restaurants in Central Texas, including the Waco, College Station, Temple and Killeen areas. Led by Bob Pilegge and Ted O'Neal of the Medallion Group, the first restaurant is planned to open in 2013, and the remainder by 2017.

Dunkin' Donuts' development throughout Texas is part of the company's goal to double its number of U.S. restaurants throughout the next 20 years.

Dunkin' Donuts recently announced a limited partnership agreement with the Jerry Jones Family and former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman. Under the agreement, the group plans to open at least 50 new Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth region within the next five years.

Additionally, 521 Interests LTD plans to develop 16 more restaurants in Houston by 2018 and nine restaurants are also planned for San Antonio with two other franchise groups. With these announcements, more than 100 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants are planned to open throughout the Lone Star State throughout the next several years.

"We've had incredible momentum in Texas over the past few months and are excited to continue growing the brand in new and existing markets. Our secret to success is our passionate franchisees who provide a high-level of customer service to our guests every day," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of Development, Dunkin' Brands Inc. "We believe these new franchisee partners will cultivate lasting customer relationships and become integral parts of their communities."

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