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Great read about the relationship between franchisees and the franchisor (Dunkin’ Brands). There are lots of benefits (and costs) to being a large franchisee ne

by rexf 11y ago

Great read about the relationship between franchisees and the franchisor (Dunkin’ Brands). There are lots of benefits (and costs) to being a large franchisee network. Also, the chart at the bottom is revealing: most of their sales come from beverages, not donuts.

qq66 11y ago
Dunkin' has always been more famous for its coffee than its doughnuts. People in New England can argue over who has the best doughnut but nobody argues about who has the best coffee.
- Zigurd 11y ago
  Dunkies has good unsweetened iced tea but the coffee is bland. Unless you like a sugary white New England "regular" the coffee is nothing special.
  - qq66 11y ago
    I do like the sugary white New England "regular" :) ... also, of course I'm only referring to the major chains.
coleca 11y ago
A former co-worker used to work at Dunkin' Brands HQ and said the franchisees call the coffee "black gold". Outside of the cup it's pure profit. He said it was pretty comical that you could always tell when a franchisee meeting was taking place because the parking lot would be filled with exotic cars (which is a rare sight in New England's pothole filled roads).