Dunkin' Donuts Prioritizing Louisville Franchise Market in 2009 Looking for traditional and nontraditional venues
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CANTON, Mass. -- Dunkin' Donuts said that the Louisville, Ky., market will be one of its key franchise development markets in 2009, with plans to develop multiple new restaurants over the next several years. The targeted growth markets are Louisville and Evansville, Ind., central Kentucky and counties in southern Indiana. In an effort to keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin' Donuts offers franchisees a variety of designs and venues, including freestanding stores, sites within shopping centers and convenience stores and other retail environments.
Dunkin' Donuts' development in Louisville and the recent selling out of surrounding markets, including Lexington, Ky., Indianapolis and Bowling Green, Ky., is part of a steady and strategic national growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new cities throughout the country. The company is actively seeking new franchisees to own and operate a minimum of five new restaurants in Louisville.
"To fulfill our national expansion goals, Dunkin' Donuts is looking for developers with a strong organization and the ability to manage multiple restaurants effectively and successfully in the Kentucky markets," said Lynette McKee, vice president of franchising for Dunkin' Brands Inc. "We also look for prior restaurant operations and real-estate development experience."
She added, "Dunkin' Donuts will satisfy a growing demand in Louisville for high-quality coffee and baked goods that are available all day."
The company has more than 8,800 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2008, Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales were $5.5 billion. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands.
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"To fulfill our national expansion goals, Dunkin' Donuts is looking for developers with a strong organization and the ability to manage multiple restaurants effectively and successfully in the Kentucky markets," said Lynette McKee, vice president of franchising for Dunkin' Brands Inc. "We also look for prior restaurant operations and real-estate development experience."
