Dunkin Donut's, one of the world's leading donut and coffee shops, announced the opening of branches in several areas in Texas.
The company is planning to gather franchisees in Texas communities like San Antonio and Austin, College Station, Bryan, Killeen, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Marble Falls, Kerrville, Fredericksburg and Liberty.
Dunkin' Donuts is reportedly looking for possible franchisees, and contact Maria.Harget@DunkinBrands.com for inquiries regarding the company's plan for expansion.
An Informational Franchising Webinar will also be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. (EDT).
Interested candidates may also look into the company's web site, https://franchisingevents.dunkinbrands.com to register and learn additional details about the franchising opportunity with Dunkin' Donuts.
Grant Benson, CFE, Vice President of global franchising and business development of Dunkin' brands was thrilled to announce the offering to possible entrepreneurs who would represent one of the fastest growing quick service restaurant (QSR) brands in Texas.
Benson said that the company is looking for present business owners of restaurants, retail outlets, convenienence stores and gas stations who are passionate, financially able to operate a Dunkin' Donnuts branch.
Benson said that brand would be able to deliver an impact in the Texas community. The company plans to aid in the development of Texas, offering lower royalty fees for three years and $100,000 in local store advertising for branches that live up to given company goals.
The target areas were Houston, San Antonio and Austin. Houston already house 267 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants. The company is planning to put up eight additional branches in Houston along with Dunkin' Donut's sister brand, Baskin' Robbins. Meanwhile four additional branches are expected to open in San Antonio and Austin before the end of the year.
Possible Dunkin' Donuts franchisees can choose between opening up a branch in a free-standing restaurant, end-cap, in-line sites, gas and convenience, travel plazas, universities and other retail stores.
There is also a freedom given to franchisees, as they are given options for the design scheme of the store. The design scheme options vary in layout, color schemes, textures, graphics, furniture and lighting. These aspects, according to the report, serve to enhance the customer experience as well as reflect the owner's taste and preferences.