Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Five New Restaurants In Cincinnati, OH

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Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with Gilligan Oil Company, LLC for the development of five restaurants in Cincinnati, OH. The first location is anticipated to open in 2010 and the remainder by 2012. Dunkin’ Donuts’ development in Cincinnati is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new cities across the country to help drive the leading coffee and bakery chain’s growth.

Gilligan Oil Company, LLC was founded in 1993 by Pat Gilligan. Gilligan Oil operates TCBY, Subway and Popeyes franchises, Gills Car Washes and is the regional franchise developer for the Exxon/Mobile “On the Run” convenience store franchise. In addition, Gilligan Oil is Southwest Ohio’s largest distributor of Shell-branded gasoline and also operates Sunoco and Exxon gas stations.

“We are proud to expand our franchise portfolio to include Dunkin’ Donuts and look forward to playing an important role in the daily lives of people who live and work in the Cincinnati community,” said Pat Gilligan, president and CEO, Gilligan Oil Company, LLC.

To complement the Cincinnati development agreement mentioned, Dunkin’ Donuts’ seeks new and existing franchisees to develop restaurants in Cincinnati, Dayton, Toledo and Columbus. In order to drive its expansion efforts, Dunkin’ Donuts has aligned its strategy to support the growth opportunities and consumer needs of individual markets. As a result, franchising opportunities range from large store development agreements to a minimum of one or two units.

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