FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Dunkin' FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Dunkin' FDD lowers the Item 7 estimated initial investment floor from $526,900 to $142,000 (−$384,900, −73.0%) while the ceiling stays at $1,832,500; the system adds 281 outlets year-over-year to reach 8,780 total units.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $526,900 | $142,000 | −$384,900 |
| High end of range | $1,832,500 | $1,832,500 | unchanged |
| Full range | $526,900–$1,832,500 | $142,000–$1,832,500 | |
The Item 7 floor drops by $384,900 between filings while the ceiling remains $1,832,500, widening the overall investment band. The 2026 low end reflects lower-cost formats including Satellite and Non-Traditional locations.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 8,499 | 8,780 | +281 (+3.3%) |
Dunkin' reports 8,780 outlets in the 2026 FDD, up 281 from 8,499 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Dunkin' provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Royalty rate | 5.9% | 5.9% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5.9% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Dunkin' franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Dunkin' states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $142,000–$1,832,500, against $526,900–$1,832,500 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $526,900 to $142,000 (−$384,900).
How many locations does Dunkin' have?
The 2026 FDD for Dunkin' reports 8,780 outlets in Item 20, against 8,499 in the 2025 filing — 281 more.
Did Dunkin' change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Dunkin' state a standard royalty of 5.9%.
Does Dunkin' disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Dunkin' provided an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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