A dramatic change in Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchising policy to make it easier for new franchisees to open a Dunkin’ shop has helped fuel the chain’s growth during the first half of this year.
Canton-based Dunkin’ Donuts reported on Wednesday that it enjoyed a net increase of 338 new locations worldwide in the first six months of 2010, including 75 new stores in the United States. The company currently boasts of more than 9,000 locations worldwide.
The chain, run by Dunkin’ Brands Inc., changed its policy to allow new franchisees to sign a development agreement for as few as one to three locations. Previously, Dunkin’ had required first-time franchisees to sign development agreements for at least five locations. More.
