Dunkin’ Donuts announced plans to expand its sugary empire to the UK today with up to 150 new restaurants over the next five years.
The US firm, which was founded in 1950 and sells 1.7 billion cups of coffee every year, has signed agreements with two franchise groups to begin developing Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the UK, offering coffee, doughnuts, breakfasts and a tailored British menu.
The agreements will see 50 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants set up in the capital over the next five years, initially focused on north London and east London.
Court Group will open 25 restaurants in east London, with joint UK/US partnership DDMG focusing on north London.
Dunkin’ is in advanced discussions with additional franchise partners to open other restaurants across the UK. The chain has more than 10,500 restaurants in 31 countries. Its sister brand, Baskin-Robbins ice cream, has 100 UK outlets, including restaurants and concessions in other shops and cinemas.
