Dunkin' Donuts

First shop opened as "Open Kettle"

Jan 1, 1948

(Exact day is unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1948: William Rosenberg opened his first coffee and donut shop in Quincy, Massachusetts called "Open Kettle".

Renamed Dunkin' Donuts

Jan 1, 1950

(Exact day is unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1950: Rosenberg decided to rename it to Dunkin' Donuts and create the business known globally today.

Logo

Jan 1, 1953

Dunkin' Donuts logo

Products Sold

Jan 1, 1954

Baked goods
Hot beverages
Iced Beverages
Frozen beverages
Sandwiches
Soft drinks

Franchised

Jan 1, 1955

(Exact day is unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1955: He began to sell his business as a franchise.

Globalized

Jan 1, 1965

(Exact day is unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1965: Ten years after franchising, the business became global.

Munchkins Arrive

Jan 1, 1972

(The exact day in unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1972: The infamous "Munchkins" were created to be a part of the Dunkin' menu.

Breakfast Sandwiches Arrive

Jan 1, 1997

(The exact day in unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 1997: Following the great success of a variety of donuts, breakfast sandwiches were added to the menu.

Dunkin' Donuts Mobile App Appears

Jan 1, 2012

(The exact day in unknown - January 1 may not be accurate). 2012: With all their success and influx of technology, Dunkin's first mobile application was created.

Locations

Nov 16, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts has over 11,000 restaurants in 33 countries.