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Dunkin' Donuts opens 55 new restaurants in Europe in 2015

Dunkin' Donuts made progress in its European expansion efforts in 2015.

February 12, 2016

Dunkin' Donuts made progress in its European expansion efforts in 2015, with the opening of 55 new restaurants with its franchisees across the region. With the new restaurants opened over the past year, Dunkin' Donuts has more than 220 locations across Europe, according to a company press release.

Over the past year, the company has celebrated first restaurant openings in Denmark, Georgia, Iceland and Poland, marking the brand's continued expansion into new European markets, while also opening additional locations in Austria, Germany, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. A master franchise agreement was signed in September to develop 30 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in Switzerland.

"We've been very pleased with our regional expansion efforts in 2015, bringing Dunkin' Donuts' high-quality foods and beverages to guests in several new European countries," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of global franchising and business development, Dunkin' Brands. "We're also continuing to recruit qualified, well-capitalized multi-unit franchisee groups for Belgium, Finland, France, the Netherlands, Norway and Turkey, and see tremendous opportunity for future growth in these markets."

Franchisee candidates looking to further develop the Dunkin' Donuts brand in Europe must have deep retail or foodservice operations experience. Groups must also have strong financial backgrounds, knowledge of their local consumers and marketplace, a proven track record of success in the restaurant industry, and a desire to develop a minimum of 20-35 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in their market over the next several years. Specifics and fees will vary per country and are available upon request.

"We were very excited to bring Dunkin' Donuts to Iceland and help grow the brand in Europe," said Arni Petur Jonsson, CEO of DRANGASKER EHF, Dunkin' Donuts master franchisee for Iceland. "With coffee culture being such an important part of life in Iceland and across Europe, we feel that Dunkin' Donuts' high-quality blends of coffee and welcoming, friendly restaurant environments are a great addition for the region. We look forward to serving more guests across the country as we open additional Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the years ahead."