Dunkin' Brands
American restaurant holding company
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Traded as | Nasdaq: DNKN (2011–2020) |
| Founded | 1994 as Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants 2004 as Dunkin' Brands |
| Key people | Nigel Travis (executive chairman) David Hoffmann (CEO) |
| Industry | Fast food restaurants |
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. was an American restaurant holding company that operated three popular fast-food restaurant chains: Dunkin' Donuts, Mister Donut, and Baskin-Robbins. The company's headquarters was located in Canton, Massachusetts. It was acquired by Inspire Brands in December 2020.
History[edit | edit source]
Allied-Lyons Era[edit | edit source]
In 1973, British food company J. Lyons & Co. acquired Baskin-Robbins. The company merged with Allied Breweries in 1978 to form Allied-Lyons. In 1990, Allied-Lyons expanded by acquiring Dunkin' Donuts and Mister Donut, significantly increasing its presence in the quick-service restaurant industry.
Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants[edit | edit source]
In 1994, Allied-Lyons merged with Pedro Domecq S.A., resulting in Allied Domecq. The restaurant businesses were reorganized under a subsidiary named Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants. In 1997, the company acquired the sandwich chain Togo's, complementing its existing portfolio.
Formation of Dunkin' Brands[edit | edit source]
In 2004, Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants was renamed Dunkin' Brands, marking a new chapter focused explicitly on expanding the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands worldwide. Dunkin' Brands emphasized franchise-based expansion, international growth, and innovation in its product offerings.
Acquisition by Inspire Brands[edit | edit source]
On December 15, 2020, Dunkin' Brands Group was acquired by Inspire Brands, a company known for owning and operating multiple quick-service restaurant chains. Following this acquisition, Dunkin' Brands ceased to exist as a separate corporate entity.
Subsidiaries[edit | edit source]
- Baskin-Robbins – An international ice cream and dessert chain known for its "31 flavors" concept.
- Dunkin' – A global coffee and donut chain, famous for its beverages, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches.
- Mister Donut – A donut and coffee chain, primarily operating in Asia, recognized for a diverse selection of pastries.
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- Food and drink companies of the United States
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- Holding companies of the United States
- Companies based in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Canton, Massachusetts
- Holding companies established in 2004
- American companies established in 2004
- 2011 initial public offerings
- Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq
- 2020 mergers and acquisitions
- Inspire Brands
- American companies disestablished in 2020
- Bain Capital companies
- The Carlyle Group companies
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
