Where can i find a good site about the history of Dunkin Donuts?

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a good site about the history of Dunkin Donuts.

Answer 1

A good site to read the history of Dunkin Donuts is wikipedia.  Here's the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkin'_Don...

Answer 2

Home About Us Our Brands Careers at Dunkin' Brands Franchise with Us Community Foundation Press Room Contact Us About UsOur History Strategic Heartbeat, Values & Principles Leadership Dunkin' Brands Nutrition Advisory Board Did you Know? With the combined retail units of  these three brands, Dunkin' Brands, Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies, represented by over 12,000 worldwide points of distribution, including approximately 7,600 units in the United States and almost 4,400 units in 46 countries around the world.Corporate History

Pioneers are known for ambition, for showing strength amidst challenges, and for always holding a clear vision of the future. We at Dunkin' Brands are grounded in this principle, thanks to the pioneering strength of our brands' founders.

1961: Allied Breweries of London, England, is formed from the merger of three major United Kingdom companies.

1973: London-based J. Lyons & Co., Ltd., purchased Baskin-Robbins.

1978: J. Lyons is purchased by Allied Breweries, creating Allied Lyons.

1990: Allied Lyons buys Dunkin' Donuts.

1993: Allied Lyons Retailing is formed to integrate Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins operations.  

1994: Allied Lyons partners with Pedro Domecq, the leading spirits marketer in Spain and Mexico, to form Allied Domecq.  

1996: Allied Lyons Retailing becomes Allied Domecq Retailing USA (ADRUSA) and Allied Domecq Retailing International (ADRI).  

1997: Togo's joins the brand portfolio.

1999: ADRUSA and ADRI come together as the integrated Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants (ADQSR).  

2003:  Jon L. Luther is appointed CEO of ADQSR.  

2004: ADQSR is renamed Dunkin’ Brands, Inc.  

2004: Allied Domecq PLC and Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. is purchased by Pernod Ricard SA.

2006: Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. is purchased by Bain Capital LLC, The Carlyle Group, and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.

2007: Togo's is acquired by Mainsail Partners of San Francisco.



Brand History

1946: Baskin-Robbins is founded by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins.

1950: Dunkin' Donuts is founded by Bill Rosenberg with a simple philosophy: "Make and serve the freshest, most delicious coffee and donuts quickly and courteously in modern, well-merchandised stores."

1953: Baskin-Robbins introduces its "31 Flavors" concept based on a different flavor for each day of the month.  

1963: 100th Dunkin' Donuts restaurant opens.

1969: Baskin-Robbins launches Lunar Cheesecake ice cream as the United States launches the first man on the moon.  

1982: Dunkin' Donuts introduces Fred the Baker, TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS® advertising campaign begins.  

1994:  Baskin-Robbins introduces Cappuccino Blast®, one of the first coffee-based ice cream beverages in the industry.  

1996:  Dunkin' Donuts introduces freshly-baked bagels.  

1999: Dunkin' Donuts celebrates its 8 billionth cup of coffee sold since opening its doors.  

2000: Dunkin' Donuts opens its 5,000th restaurant worldwide in Bali, Indonesian.  

2002: Dunkin' Donuts launches an espresso revolution with a new line of espressos, lattes, and cappuccinos.  

2004: Baskin-Robbins franchisee, Mitch Cohen, sets a new Guinness World Record for the "Most Ice Cream Prepared in One Minute," scooping 18 cones.  

2005: Baskin-Robbins introduces Bold Breeze® beverages.  

2006: Dunkin' Donuts launches Smoothies.



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Answer 3

Historically speaking,that franchise has totally disappeared from where I live....

Answer 4

on dyscovery channel . com has alot about the history and also the travel chnnel.com