Initial Investment Range
$142,000 to $1,832,500
Franchise Fee
$40,000 to $90,000 (standard Dunkin'; varies by DMA and restaurant type)
Royalty Rate
5.9% of Gross Sales
Ad Fund Contribution
5.0% of Gross Sales (2.5% for SDO locations)
Term Length
20 years
Number of Units (current)
9,999 (8,744 single-branded franchised; 36 company-owned; 1,219 Combo franchised)
Initial Investment
$211K - $1.8M
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
Royalty Fee
5.9%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 2.5% to 5.0% ad fund
Years in Business
20+ years
Item 1 — Founded 2006
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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8,780 Dunkin' franchised and company-owned; 1,219 Combo franchised
Total units open
9,999 total Dunkin' system
314 Dunkin' franchised + 12 Combo franchised = 326
Units opened last year
81 (55 Dunkin' ceased operations + 24 Dunkin' terminations + 2 Dun
Units closed last year
Avg Investment
$538,700 – $1,453,703
Avg Franchise Fee
$34,232
Avg System Size
420 units
Franchises Analyzed
431
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