Can you get an SBA loan for a DUNKIN' franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for DUNKIN' franchises. Historical data shows 341 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for DUNKIN' franchisees, with an average loan amount of $754,660. The historical default rate is 1.2%.

Is DUNKIN' a good franchise to buy?

DUNKIN' shows several positive indicators: established brand with 8,744+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

DUNKIN'

FDD Year:

Dunkin’ develops, operates, and franchises retail restaurants under the Dunkin’ system, selling donuts, coffee, espresso, bagels, muffins, croissants, other bakery items, breakfast sandwiches, and additional food and beverage products. Their business model includes single-brand Dunkin’ restaurants, combo units with Baskin-Robbins, multi-brand locations with partners like Arby’s and Sonic, and special distribution opportunities in non-traditional venues. They target the general public seeking quick-service breakfast, snacks, and beverages in a competitive quick-service restaurant market.

8,744

Locations

Since 1955

Franchising

Food & BeverageAtlanta, GAInspire Brands, Inc.www.DunkinFranchising.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

N/A

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

N/A

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Data for Items 5, 6, and 7 not found in the provided FDD text excerpt.

How DUNKIN' Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
DUNKIN' Current	N/A	N/A	N/A	8,744
HEALTH MART SYSTEMS INC	$262K – $834K	N/A	0.0%	4,346
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC	$12K – $130K	$2K	N/A	3,855
MATCO TOOLS CORPORATION, MATCO TOOLS AND MATCO	$108K – $383K	$10K	N/A	1,502
UBREAKIFIX BY ASURION	$171K – $468K	$40K	7.0%	549
Best Brains	$50K – $134K	$15K	14.0%	162
Adult Education & Training Average 17 franchises	$256K – $582K	$36K	8.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 17 Adult Education & Training franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for DUNKIN' franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

341

Average Loan

$754,660

Total Volume

$257.3M

Default Rate

1.2%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

6,156 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases14

Primarily termination disputes (e.g., remodel non-compliance, inspection conflicts, non-payment of fees), non-renewal and contract breach claims, post-termination trademark infringement, and development rights disputes.