Dunkin' Donuts Announces New Franchisee in Chattanooga, TN

Bluemont Group, LLC to Open Four New Restaurants; One Location Planned to Open
in 2010

CANTON, Mass., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite
everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing
of a multi-unit store development agreement with Bluemont Group, LLC to
develop in Chattanooga, TN. The franchisee's short term plans call for one
unit to open in early 2010 and three more to open in the next several years
with the intent to ultimately develop 21 franchise units throughout the
Chattanooga DMA.

Dave spent eleven years as Senior Vice President of Anderson Media, a
privately held, multi-billion dollar supply chain corporation that purchases,
markets, distributes and provides in-store merchandising services for media
products including books, magazines, pre-recorded music and video to retail
stores nationally. Prior to Anderson Media, Dave has been General Manager
of Kansas City Periodical Distributing Company, a $20MM wholesale operation,
and has held various department management positions at Procter & Gamble in
its soap manufacturing division.

"We are proud to bring Dunkin' Donuts' to the Chattanooga community," said
Dave Baumgartner. "We look forward to being a vibrant part of the community
and playing an important role in the daily lives of the people who live and
work here."

In addition to the four restaurants purchased by Bluemont Group, LLC Dunkin'
Donuts is still seeking qualified franchisees interested in purchasing units
in Knoxville, Memphis, TriCities, Jackson and Nashville. Dunkin' Donuts
development of the Chattanooga DMA is part of a steady and strategic growth
strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new
cities across the country to help direct the company's future growth.

"Dunkin' Donuts is excited to welcome Bluemont Group, LLC to the market," says
Lynette McKee, CFE, vice president of franchising, Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
"These restaurants will satisfy a growing demand in the market for high
quality coffee and baked goods that are available all day."

Building a network of restaurants also enables Dunkin' Donuts to invest in a
distribution model that ensures consistent, high-quality products that
customers expect when visiting a Dunkin' Donuts location. In an effort to
keep the brand fresh and competitive, Dunkin' Donuts offers franchisees a
variety of designs and venues, including free-standing stores, sites within
shopping centers and convenience stores, as well as other retail environments.

According to McKee, "Dunkin' Donuts will satisfy a growing demand for high
quality coffee and baked goods that are available all day. Dunkin' Donuts is
proud to energize Americans and keep the honest, hard-working, value-driven
people of this country running every day -- whether it's in a boardroom, a
schoolroom or a construction site. We look forward to being a vibrant part of
the community and playing an important role in the daily lives of the people
who live and work in the community."

About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite everyday, all-day stop
for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is the #1 retailer of hot and iced
regular coffee-by-the-cup in America, and the largest coffee and baked goods
chain in the world. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the #1 ranking for customer
loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for three years running. The
company has more than 8,800 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2008,
Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales were $5.5 billion. Based in Canton,
Massachusetts, Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands, Inc. For more
information, visit www.DunkinFranchising.com

CONTACT: Jenna Kantrowitz
Fish Consulting
646-454-9708
jkantrowitz@fish-consulting.com

SOURCE Dunkin' Donuts

Jenna Kantrowitz of Fish Consulting, +1-646-454-9708,
jkantrowitz@fish-consulting.com, for Dunkin' Donuts