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Dunkin' Donuts searching for franchisees to expand westward

September 8, 2011

Less than two months after going public, Dunkin' Donuts is expanding its footprint in various markets west of the Mississippi River. Specifically, the company is recruiting franchisees for the markets of Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo., Houston and Waco, Texas, Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Okla., and Santa Fe and Albuquerque, N.M.

Dunkin' Donuts expects restaurants in these new markets to start opening in early 2013.

"Dunkin' Donuts' plans for these markets is part of an accelerated yet disciplined growth strategy," said John Dawson, chief development officer for parent company Dunkin' Brands. "We have generated considerable momentum in markets outside our core northeast markets and are excited to offer additional opportunities for both our existing and new franchisee candidates."

Interested franchisees have flexible design choices including free-standing stores, end caps, in-line sites, kiosks and gas stations, as well as other retail environments. In addition, for a limited time, there are special development incentives such as reduced royalty fees.

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