Where Is Dunkin’ From? A 1950 Massachusetts Donut Shop With About 13,200 Locations

Quick Answer

Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) was founded by William Rosenberg in Massachusetts in 1950 and is known for coffee and donuts. Inspire Brands acquired it in late 2020. Company information from 2025 puts it at about 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 markets, and it opened its 10,000th US store in 2025.

Dunkin’ at a Glance

Item	Details
Founded	1950, Massachusetts
Founder	William Rosenberg
Owner	Inspire Brands (acquired late 2020)
Restaurants	About 13,200 in nearly 40 markets (2025)
US	10,000+ (2025)

3 Lessons for Café and Bubble Tea Operators

A name change to focus on drinks: from Dunkin’ Donuts to Dunkin’.
Drinks plus snacks: see adding snacks to a drink shop.
Iced drinks and flavor syrups: see syrups and powders.

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Note: this article summarizes public information about the brand. Caitang International (Tang Sugar) has no partnership or affiliation with the brands mentioned; brand names and trademarks belong to their owners. Figures are as of each source’s publication date.