
2022 MVP Winners: Celebrating the best of the best
Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine honors the 2022 MVP winners, recognizing excellence in franchising among multi-unit franchisees, operators, innovators, and thinkers.
Dunkin' Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 846 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dunkin' has unveiled a limited-time Halloween lineup featuring seasonal menu items, collectibles, and merchandise, including the return of the Spider Donut and the debut of the Berry Battie Daydream Refresher [[2026-10-14 Dunkin’ unveils Halloween lineup (8b03e6)]]. * Dunkin' franchisee Dave Baumgartner has opened his 100th store after 16 years, and advises new franchisees to start with just one store to learn and grow [[2026-09-16 This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice D (d0054d)]]. * Dunkin' has launched a marketing campaign featuring former Spice Girls members Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner, along with comedian Rachel Dratch, to promote its seasonal fall beverage lineup [[2026-09-08 Dunkin’ enlists a pair of former Spice Girls and Rachel Dratch to push its pumpk (e2eb23)]]. * Walmart is making a push into restaurant delivery, utilizing its large store footprint and growing delivery network to reach restaurants and consumers, including a partnership with Dunkin' [[2026-09-04 Walmart makes a bold play for restaurant delivery (3fceb9)]]. * Dunkin' is expanding its partnership with Walmart to offer delivery through the retailer's app, starting at in-store locations before rolling out to 10,000 U.S. units [[2026-09-03 Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart (854022)]]. * Dunkin' will return to Puerto Rico in 2027 through a partnership with Fusion Restaurant Group, an operator based on the island [[2026-08-25 Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico in 2027 (96e211)]]. * Convenience stores are competing with quick-service restaurants for breakfast sales, with some c-stores leveraging their morning offerings to win customers, potentially impacting Dunkin' sales [[2026-08-28 The Breakfast Battle How C-Stores Can Steal Share From QSRs (fcc721)]]. * Dunkin' has launched its fall menu, including a partnership with Alix Earle and the introduction of new pumpkin and tiramisu flavors [[2026-08-19 Dunkin’ Kicks Off Fall with Alix Earle Partnership and New Menu (400190)]] Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.

Multi-Unit Franchisee magazine honors the 2022 MVP winners, recognizing excellence in franchising among multi-unit franchisees, operators, innovators, and thinkers.

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Dunkin’ knows the pumpkin craze is real. To kickoff pumpkin season this year, the iconic brand is debuting its first-ever NEW Pumpkin Munchkin Creamer that transforms the brand’s beloved Dunkin’ Pumpkin Munchkins® Donut
Dunkin’ introduced new sips and returning fan favorites for the fall season, including Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte, and Nutty Pumpkin Coffee.

Heyday, a skincare brand, has awarded 120 units in its first year of franchising and is targeting expansion in 54 major metropolitan areas.

Starbucks does not franchise its stores due to CEO Howard Schultz's desire for a 'fanatical' level of control over the business.

Dunkin' has a multi-step process for joining their franchise, including a review of the applicant's business plan and potential costs as a franchisee.
Dunkin’ is taking center stage in your soundtrack of the summer, helping to keep you cool while you sing, dance and even crowd surf to your favorite artists.

McDonald's South Korea adds local pork patty LTO, part of Taste of Korea promo, featuring a 113-gram Boseong nokdon pork patty and Korean cabbage.
The Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation celebrates the expansion of its Dunkin' Connecting Joy program, which brings joy to pediatric patients at children's hospitals through gaming experiences.
Dunkin' has been offering delicious non-dairy choices for guests since 2014, including almondmilk, oatmilk, and coconutmilk.
When things are getting heated, Dunkin’ knows how to keep it cool.
Dunkin’ has donated $1.8 million to the Joy in Childhood Foundation to support its mission to provide joy to kids battling hunger or illness.
Duck Donuts hires Cathy Chavenet as vice president of marketing and Tom Perella as director of technology, expanding its leadership team to support franchise partners and drive strategic initiatives.

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Blaze Pizza announced today that Ed Yancey has been promoted to chief development officer.
Dunkin' celebrates National Donut Day with a free donut offer for customers, marking the brand's commitment to customer appreciation and community engagement.

A successful multi-unit franchise owner is considering passing on their business to the next generation.

Amin Dhanani, a multi-brand operator, owns over 500 locations across three brands, including Popeyes, Dunkin’, and la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe.
Dunkin’ teams up with PUMA to launch two limited-edition footwear styles on Iced Coffee Day, May 25.

Gary Holland's One Holland Corporation is adding Roy Rogers Restaurants to its portfolio with a 10-unit deal in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Spoon-Licking Good: How a Cake Batter Hack Made it Onto the Menu, celebrating warmer days ahead by adding Cake Batter to the Dunkin’ menu.
Dunkin' franchisees will support kids' hospitals through the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation on May 25.

Little Caesars Pizza hired Alan Wayne as its new Director of International Development, with over 20 years of experience in franchising and development.