DUNKIN DONUTS FRANCHISING LLC
The key data at a glance. The full narrative, with every claim cited to the FDD, is in the paid report.
Dunkin' scored 85/100 on the FranScout index, placing it in the Excellent tier. across 9,768 locations, this brand shows strong fundamentals across the key scoring dimensions.
The full read continues with fee modeling, territory clause analysis, executive-team summary, and five-year growth trajectory. $499
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Each dimension receives a weighted score against a fixed rubric. The eight scores are combined through our proprietary calibration to produce the final FranScout Score. The full breakdown is available in the unlocked report.
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The franchisor publishes a financial performance representation in Item 19. The full report translates what's disclosed into practical terms — what it tells you, what it doesn't, and how to read it in context of peers.
The full report models what 10.9% mean in real dollars at multiple unit-volume scenarios — plus the secondary fees disclosed in Items 5, 6, and 7 that are easy to miss on a first read.
Unlock →Government loan repayment data from the SBA 7(a) program, 2014–2023 cohort.
Based on 91 SBA 7(a) loans approved under code S0529 (“Dunkin' Donuts”). Cohort: 2014–2023. 2-year buffer applied to exclude recent unresolved loans.
How we calculate this →The full report walks through each clause, what it says, what it means, and what to watch for.
20-year initial term · Franchisor ROFR on transfer
Renewal conditions, transfer fee, liquidated damages, post-termination covenants, and non-compete radius are detailed clause-by-clause in the full report.
Unlock detailed analysis7 disclosed cases
The full report covers disclosed cases: posture, subject matter, outcome, and how they compare to peers in the category.
Unlock detailed analysisMultiple clauses affecting protected area · Full analysis gated
Each territory clause is explained with exact FDD wording, plain-English translation, and specific questions to raise with your attorney.
Unlock detailed analysisNo disclosed filings · Clean Item 4
The full report covers the Item 4 disclosure including franchisor, parent company, and any named executive pre-employment filings.
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