Canton / MA. (db) Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group Maruti Donuts Inc. to develop six Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Evansville, Indiana including one multi-brand location with Baskin-Robbins, the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops. The group’s first restaurant is planned to open in 2018.
Maruti Donuts Inc. is led by Taru Patel, who has more than 20 years of experience as a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisee. Patel will continue to expand her network throughout the state of Indiana, which currently consists of 12 multi-brand locations collectively with her son, Dave Patel, and longtime employee Sanjay Patel. Under this new agreement, fellow franchisee Kamlesh Patel and his wife will be relocating to Evansville to launch and lead restaurant excellence as they develop and grow the six new locations over the next few years.
«We are thrilled to be growing Dunkin’ Donuts’ and Baskin-Robbins’ presence throughout the state of Indiana and have an incredibly strong team with a wealth of experience in franchising, multi-unit operations, and real estate», said Taru Patel, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins’ franchisee. «We are constantly striving for excellence in every aspect of our business, from customer service to operations, and look forward to bringing Dunkin’ Donuts’ and Baskin-Robbins’ high level of quality to the Evansville community».
Currently there are 65 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants located throughout Indiana, and the company is continuing to recruit franchisees in surrounding areas including Effingham, Illinois, Jasper, Indiana, and Madisonville, Kentucky. To help fuel additional growth in the market, special development incentives are available.
«Dunkin’ Donuts’ and Baskin-Robbins’ growth would not be possible without our franchisees like Maruti Donuts Inc., which continues to demonstrate their high level of confidence in our brands and world-class support team», said Grant Benson, CFE, senior vice president of franchising and development, Dunkin’ Brands. «Our hard-working and dedicated franchisees bring the Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands, products and promotions to life each and every day, and have been essential to our growth over the years, which has solidified our position as a leader in the quick service restaurant industry».
