Dunkin' Donuts
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 8,265
- Avg unit volume
- $1.3M
- Royalty
- 5.9%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Dunkin' Donuts
Dunkin' Donuts Perú is your go-to destination for the best donuts and coffee, inviting you to experience delightful treats and beverages. Known for its delicious offerings, Dunkin' features an extensive menu that includes classic and seasonal donuts, cold and hot beverages, and delectable sandwiches. Whether you crave a rich chocolate-glazed donut or a refreshing frozen drink, Dunkin' has something for everyone. Customers can enjoy great value with special combination deals such as the Dunkin N Party, featuring a dozen classic donuts alongside four frozen beverages. With convenient options for delivery or in-store pickup, indulging in Dunkin' favorites is easier than ever. Dunkin' Donuts Perú also offers exclusive online promotions and new seasonal menu items to keep your experience fresh and exciting. Embrace the sweet side of life at Dunkin' and savor the flavors that keep you coming back for more!.
Key terms
- Brewed for Growth
If eligibility requirements are met, franchisor pays amount equal to 50% of the IFF paid for that Restaurant; reduced CAF/CFF per Item 6.
- Non-Traditional College/University Incentive
If requirements met, extend term of existing nearby traditional restaurant up to 10 years for no additional IFF.
- New Multi-Brand Incentive (Jimmy John’s)
If both units open by 12/31/2027 and conditions met, receive 50000 (outside CA) or 75000 (in CA).
- Retrofit Multi-Brand Incentive (Jimmy John’s)
For adding Jimmy John’s to an existing Dunkin’ by 12/31/2026 (and other conditions), receive 25000.
- Brand fund
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
600 – 3,100 sq ft
- Store Development Agreement – Initial Franchise Fees
25% of the IFF for each Restaurant due at SDA signing; remainder due 6 months before the Required Opening Date or the actual opening date, whichever is earlier.
- Veteran discount
10000.0% off franchise fee — VetFran Program provides a royalty credit equal to 10000 per Restaurant opened, up to 100000.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations8744
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings314
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate3.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.9×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$953k
AUV equals Gross Sales; excludes taxes, stored-value card deposits, and inter-entity sales. Fiscal year 2025 ran Dec 30, 2024–Dec 28, 2025.
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$1.7M
AUV equals Gross Sales; excludes taxes, stored-value card deposits, and inter-entity sales. Fiscal year 2025 ran Dec 30, 2024–Dec 28, 2025.
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.2M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.9%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
Create your free Glidepath account to access full brand information.
Location footprint
Showing 471 of 1000 mapped locations
Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.