HISTORY OF DUNKIN DONUTS
In 1950, Bill Rosenberg opened the first Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Quincy, Massachusetts, and licensed the first of many franchises in 1955. When Mr. Rosenberg opened the first Dunkin’ Donuts, he had a simple philosophy: “Make and serve the freshest, most delicious coffee and donuts quickly and courteously in modern, well-merchandised stores.” This philosophy still holds true today and is the foundation that has enabled Dunkin’ Donuts to grow into America’s favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. According to market research conducted by The NPD Group / CREST®, Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories for the year ending December 2010 and the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. Dunkin’ Donuts sells every year more than 1.5 billion cups of coffee globally, and more than one billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for five years running. The company has more than 9,700 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.dunkindonuts.com
DUNKIN DONUTS LEBANON
Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon was the first to introduce donuts and filtered coffee to the Lebanese society. According to a survey conducted by PARC (Pan Arab Research Center), Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon has proved to be the top coffee shop and hang out place for people of most age groups for 3 consecutive years. In addition DD visitors have registered the highest loyalty out of all the coffee shops in Lebanon with more than 50% of its customers visiting it most often. For more than a decade, Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon has become the prime destination for coffee and donut lovers!
In Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon stores we offer a wide variety of 35 donuts which customers can choose from as well as the new premium line for the more adventurous customers. Let us not forget our beverages that include hot and iced coffees, lattes and cappuccinos, hot chocolate, iced tea, Coolatta cold drinks and many more. In addition, Dunkin’ Donuts Lebanon serves delicious baked goods, croissant sandwiches, diet snacks, pre-packed sandwiches and salads.
It was in 1998 that Dunkin’ Donuts opened its first branch in Lebanon on Zalka highway. Over a decade later, the Lebanese community’s favorite coffee shop now has 30 branches all over the country! We have expanded in the greater Beirut area, with a branch in Hamra Main Street that was opened in the presence of the president and CEO of Dunkin’ Donuts worldwide. Our most recent addition includes a branch in the Beirut Souks.
Keep an eye out for new branches coming up!