Look out, Tim Hortons. Dunkin’ Donuts is coming again to Canada.
Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic introduced right now that it has signed a grasp franchising settlement with Encourage Manufacturers to carry Dunkin’ again to Canada, with plans to open a whole bunch of places nationwide within the close to future.
Foodtastic, which already operates over 1,200 eating places throughout 27 manufacturers in Canada together with Second Cup, Quesada, and Pita Pit, could have unique rights to develop Dunkin’ nationally by each company and franchise-operated places.
“Bringing Dunkin’ again to Canada is a big progress alternative for Foodtastic and our franchise companions throughout the nation,” mentioned Peter Mammas, Foodtastic founder and CEOm in a press launch shared with MTL Weblog. “This settlement demonstrates the energy of our relationship with Encourage Manufacturers and the arrogance now we have constructed collectively by our work with Jimmy John’s in Canada.”
The menu is predicted to incorporate sizzling and iced coffees, espresso drinks, teas, donuts, sandwiches, and snacks.
For anybody in Quebec, the announcement comes with an advanced backstory. Dunkin’ Donuts first landed in Canada within the early Sixties with a location in Montreal. At its peak, Dunkin’ had over 200 locations in the province. Then, over roughly 20 years, they began disappearing one after the other. By 2017, solely three Quebec shops had been left. A yr later, the final ones closed, ending over 5 a long time of Dunkin’ in Canada completely.
The exit was not clear. In 2012, a gaggle of Canadian franchisees gained a $16.4 million civil court judgment towards the mother or father firm for failing to adequately promote the model earlier than the entire operation collapsed.
Whether or not Quebec figures into the brand new rollout is an open query. The press launch doesn’t specify which markets or provinces are being focused first, and particulars on the broader enlargement timeline are nonetheless to return.
Foodtastic has mentioned extra info on particular places and franchise alternatives shall be shared as growth progresses. The primary new Dunkin’ location in Canada is predicted to open in late 2026 or early 2027.