Dunkin’ Donuts Signs Franchise Agreement for St. Louis

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Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees Dean Kreher and Ted Pierce for three restaurants in St. Louis, Missouri. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2013 and the remainder by 2015.

Together, this team will manage and oversee the company’s daily operations for each restaurant. Kreher and Pierce are experienced food service franchisees who have built a deep relationship within the St. Louis restaurant industry.

“We are excited to expand Dunkin’ Donuts’ presence in St. Louis and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work, and visit here,” says Dean Kreher, Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee. “We have a passion and loyalty for the brand and look forward to the opening of our Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in the years to come.”

Franchise opportunities are still available in Missouri including in Joplin, Springfield, Columbia, and Jefferson City. To drive its expansion efforts, Dunkin’ Donuts has aligned its strategy to support the growth opportunities and consumer needs of individual markets. As a result, the company continues to expand with single and multi-unit opportunities with no minimum unit requirements.

“Our secret to success is our passionate franchisees who provide a high-level of customer service to our guests every day,” says Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of Development, Dunkin’ Brands Inc. “We believe these franchisee partners will cultivate lasting customer relationships and become integral parts of their local communities.”

Building a solid network of stores within a market enables Dunkin’ Donuts to invest in a distribution model that provides consistent, high-quality products that guests expect. In an effort to keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin’ Donuts offers flexible concepts for any real estate format including free-standing restaurants, end caps, in-line sites, gas and convenience, travel plazas, universities, as well as other retail environments.

Since the 1950s, Dunkin' Donuts has been a daily ritual for millions of people. For more than 60 years, Dunkin’ Donuts has offered delicious food, beverages, and friendly service at a great value. To best serve its guests, Dunkin' Donuts offers an all-day menu including iced coffee, flavored coffees, lattes, Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cup Packs, Coolatta frozen drinks, muffins, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and a DDSMART menu featuring better-for-you items.