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Dunkin' Donuts expanding in Illinois, recruiting franchisees

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.

April 13, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts announced the signing of multi-unit store development agreements for seven restaurants in Illinois over the next several years.  

Development plans include: 

• Existing franchisees Krishna Patel and Rashimi (Sim) Patel plan to develop four Dunkin' Donuts locations throughout Champaign, one of which will be located outside of the major metropolitan area. This duo currently operates six Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Joliet, Romeoville, Plainfield, and Shorewood. Their next restaurant in Decatur is planned to open in Summer 2015, and the remainder by 2019.
• Existing franchise Asif Rajabali plans to develop three Dunkin' Donuts restaurants that will be located in smaller towns and communities outside Rockford. Rajabali currently owns and operates two Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Bartlett and Elgin. His next restaurant is planned to open in Winter 2015, and the remainder by 2017.

Currently, there are 591 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants located throughout Illinois, and the company is seeking new franchisees for Quincy and the metropolitan areas of Champaign and Peoria. Dunkin' Donuts is offering special development incentives, including reduced royalty fees for three years and up to $5,000 in local store marketing support for timely openings, the company said.