Dunkin' Brands Announces Plans to Open 685-800 Net New Locations in 2014; Remains on Track for 5% Net Annual Development Rate

Dunkin' Brands Group DNKN announced today strong global expansion results in 2013 for both brands. For the full year, the company's franchisees and licensees opened a combined total of 790 net new Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and Baskin-Robbins shops globally, again making Dunkin' Brands one of the fastest-growing franchise companies by unit count in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. The company also announced that in 2014 on a global basis its franchisees and licensees plan to open 685 to 800 net new Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations.  "We are delighted with Dunkin' Donuts' accelerated growth across the U.S., which demonstrates ongoing strong demand for our brand, and we remain on track for a five percent net annual development rate for Dunkin' Donuts U.S. See full press release