Dunkin’ Donuts Ready To Fill Hole In Columbus Reach

Columbus Business First:

Dunkin’ Donuts has an internationally known name and a 58-year history, but when it arrives in Columbus the chain of coffee-and-doughnut shops will be a new kid on the block.

“We have a tribe following,” said Lynette McKee, Dunkin’ Brands Inc. vice president of franchising. “We want to be in your way, on your way.”

If the Canton, Mass.-based company has its way, more than 80 shops will open in Central Ohio, while Baskin-Robbins Franchising LLC, its equally iconic ice cream subsidiary, will have as many as 44 stores in the region.

USA Restaurant Developers LLC of Columbus will be responsible for 30 of the Dunkin’ Donuts stores, the first of which is scheduled to open in October on North High Street north of Worthington, followed by a Bethel Road shop in November and one in Casto’s Broad and High streets development by the end of the year. More.