New York Dunkin' Donuts Franchisees to Open Two New Restaurants In Cincinnati
09/10/2012 – Canton, Mass. (PRNewswire) – Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisees Rupal Kadakia, Kamlesh Shakrani and Hiren Pandhi for two restaurants in Cincinnati, Ohio. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2014 and the second is planned to open in 2015.
Together, this team will manage and oversee the company's daily operations for each restaurant. The franchisees have an extensive background in the QSR industry including more than 13 years as multi-unit Dunkin' Donuts operators. They currently own two units in Huntington, NY.
"We are excited to expand Dunkin' Donuts' presence in Cincinnati and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," said Rupal Kadakia, Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee. "We have a passion and loyalty for the brand and look forward to the opening of our Dunkin' Donuts restaurants in the years to come."
Franchise opportunities are still available in Ohio including Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Lima. To drive its expansion efforts, Dunkin' Donuts has aligned its strategy to support the growth opportunities and consumer needs of individual markets. As a result, the company continues to expand with single and multi-unit opportunities with no minimum unit requirements.
"Our secret to success is our passionate franchisees who provide a high-level of customer service to our guests every day," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of Development, Dunkin' Brands, Inc. "We believe these franchisee partners will cultivate lasting customer relationships and become integral parts of their local communities."
Building a solid network of stores within a market enables Dunkin' Donuts to invest in a distribution model that provides consistent, high-quality products that guests expect. In an effort to keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin' Donuts offers flexible concepts for any real estate format including free-standing restaurants, end caps, in-line sites, gas and convenience, travel plazas, universities, as well as other retail environments.
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