Franchise with Dunkin’
Join the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,000 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets.
Or franchise with any of Inspire’s brands…
Why Dunkin’?
America runs on Dunkin’. A clear leader with coffee, donuts, snacks, iced drinks, and a loyal fan base, but don’t take our word for it… check out our awards:
Entrepreneur Best of the Best – #1 in Coffee
Top Food Franchises - #3
Franchise 500 – #3
Fastest-Growing Franchises – #10
Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, which is built to supercharge your growth through its shared services and powerhouse brands.
Anything is possible with Dunkin’
We have formats to fit any space
FREE STANDING
Dunkin’ Freestanding Locations
Dunkin’ freestanding locations are designed for single or double drive-thru with strong pedestrian and vehicular visibility. Minimum seating for 18 people.
Size:
- 1,800 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Strong morning traffic
- Drive-thru preferred with single or double drive-thru lanes
- Corner or near corner access/visibility
- 5-car stack with 5-car preorder stack
Benefits:
- Easy entry and exit
- Meet guests’ needs for dine-in and drive-thru
Endcap
Dunkin' Endcap Locations
Dunkin’ endcap locations are designed for mixed-use developments that include a drive-thru, with seating for about 18 guests.
Size:
- 1,800 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Mixed-use “major tenant” community shopping centers with national or regional tenants
- High visibility from major arteries
- Drive-thru preferred
- One parking space per three seats
Benefits:
- High visibility with signage on multiple sides of building
- Expands real estate options while keeping drive-thru access
Inline
Dunkin' Inline Locations
Dunkin’ inline locations are designed for mixed-use spaces to maximize real estate opportunities and visibility, with seating for about 18 guests.
Size:
- 1,043 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Strong signage opportunity with no obstructions
- Morning traffic side of the road
- Superior real estate position to competition
- Easy entry and exit
Benefits:
- High-traffic locations
- Expanded real estate flexibility
Small Format
Dunkin' Small Format Locations
Dunkin’ small format drive-thrus give franchisees access to more locations, lower build costs, and faster openings by leveraging modular or stick-built designs.
Size:
- 1,200 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Major commuter corridors (40–50K cars per day)
- Urban areas with limited lot sizes and higher rent
- Interstate locations with limited service options
- No more than two turns in or out
Benefits:
- Improved four-wall economics
- Fits on ½-acre lot (≈22,000 sq ft)
Multi-Brand
Dunkin'/Jimmy John's Multi-Brand Locations
Dunkin’/Jimmy John's multi-brand locations are designed to maximize real estate and span all dayparts. These two brands can fit in multiple formats from freestanding to encap to inline to kiosk. With a shared back-of-house, preparation areas, and dining spaces, both brands can fully operate and retain their visual identity.
Size:
- 1,382-2,681 sq ft
Ideal Locations:
- Retail areas with strong traffic
- Corner or near corner access/visibility
- Easy entrance and exit
- Dense daytime populations
Here’s how we help
Training
& Support
Operational best practices and systems
Training programs (initial and ongoing)
Dedicated Franchise Business Consultant
Real estate optimization
Construction guidance
Marketing
& PR
National marketing and public relations
Collective media buying
Loyalty programs
Local marketing guidance
Culinary Innovation
Technology
& Innovation
Brand apps and websites
Demand generation and personalization
Restaurant technology and innovation
Supply chain
Revenue Management
Reporting platforms
With your vision and our support we can help you create the legacy you desire.
To qualify for Dunkin’ franchise opportunities, you’ll need…
$250,000 liquid assets
$500,000 net worth
Dunkin' Franchising Fees
Dunkin' is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants, which is built to supercharge your growth through its shared services and powerhouse brands.
Initial Franchise Fee:
$40K-$90K
Royalty Fee:
5.9%
Advertising Fee:
5%
Total Initial Investment:
$210,900-$1,832,500
For more details, please see the current Dunkin' FDD issued March 27, 2025, as amended October 24, 2025.
Ready to have a conversation?
What’s next?
①
Inquire.
Click ‘Get Started’ and provide us with your information.
②
Discuss.
Preliminary call with franchise sales team.
③
Review.
Review our Franchise Disclosure Document.
④
Interview.
Submit application and speak with franchise leadership team.
⑤
Sign!
Sign franchise agreement.