Dunkin’ Donuts: Plans Puerto Rico Expansion

Canton / MA. (db) Dunkin’ Donuts, one of the world’s leading coffee and baked goods chains, announced plans to develop new restaurants in Puerto Rico, with an initial focus in San Juan’s metropolitan area. The brand is currently seeking a single operator to develop approximately 50 restaurants across Puerto Rico over approximately seven years.

The initial focus area will target the Northeast areas of San Juan, Bayamón and Carolina with many of the restaurants across the market being a mixture of free-standing and in-line restaurants ranging from 100 to 175 square meters. Dunkin’ Donuts currently has more than 8’400 locations in the U.S. and 370 locations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

«With more than 11’700 restaurants in 43 countries, it’s evident that our brand resonates with all types of consumers», said Grant Benson, vice president of global franchising and business development for Dunkin’ Brands. «We’re excited to bring our value proposition – high-quality food and beverages, served fast in a friendly environment and at a great value – to areas throughout Puerto Rico, where we feel there is a significant demand for the brand’s offerings».

Benson added, «Aside from brand growth, Puerto Rico represents a tremendous and unique opportunity for Dunkin’ Donuts. The development of 50 restaurants across the island could help boost the economy, with a franchisee creating up to a thousand jobs or more for local residents».