Why Starbucks thinks smaller stores will translate into more growth
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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.
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Luckin Coffee enters the US market with 18 New York City locations.

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Major doughnut franchises leverage National Doughnut Day to drive unit-level sales and showcase the scalability of the dessert-focused business model.

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Chagee’s foray in the U.S. has been a success, at least initially.

The matcha category is seeing significant growth across major beverage chains and represents a trending opportunity for new franchise concepts.

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Mirabito, the convenience store chain with over 100 stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont, has now acquired nine new locations in New York from Quicklee’s, according to local news channel RochesterFirst.

The fast-food giant is testing cold brew and flavored foams in select markets as it moves toward a $5 billion annual beverage revenue goal.

Top-performing brands like Dunkin’ and Shipley Do-Nuts are driving growth in the doughnut sector through highly scalable and repeatable franchise systems.

The two coffee giants are locked in an aggressive expansion race, with 7 Brew planning over 400 new locations in 2026 to compete with Dutch Bros' established footprint.
The coffee giant is donating $1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sale on May 27 to support children struggling with hunger or illness.

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A new report examines how mobile ordering is reshaping quick-service restaurant operations, drive-thru tech, and the overall guest experience across major brands.

The fast-growing chicken brand appoints Joshua Liggins as Vice President of Franchise Development to sustain its national expansion momentum.

Foodtastic has signed a master franchise agreement with Inspire Brands to relaunch Dunkin’ in Canada, targeting hundreds of new locations following the brand's 2018 exit.

Inspire Brands has filed confidential paperwork with the U.S.

A former multi-unit franchisee for brands like Burger King and Arby’s joins the Mexican-inspired chain to oversee franchise onboarding, real estate, and construction.

The premium coffeehouse operator has appointed four new executives across supply chain, marketing, real estate, and technology to support its long-term strategic growth plan.

Dunkin' signs master franchise deal for Canada, aiming to open hundreds of locations in the next few years.

A father-son team has signed a 10-unit development deal to introduce the dirty soda franchise to Colorado Springs as the brand continues its rapid national expansion.

The coffee and doughnut giant is partnering with Foodtastic to open hundreds of units across Canada, marking a return to the market after its 2018 exit.