Dunkin' Donuts To Open Seven New Restaurants In Tennessee

Dunkin' Donuts, a coffee and baked goods chain, has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with Roadrunner Markets for seven new restaurants in Tri-Cities, Tennessee and the surrounding areas of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

The company said that the first two locations are expected to open in 2011 and the remainder by 2015. The chain's development in Tri-Cities is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new cities across the country.

Roadrunner Markets currently operates 90 convenience stores under the Shell, BP, Chevron and Sunoco brands. The principals of the company have experience in the development, acquisition, construction and operation of convenience stores in the states of Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. In addition, they have negotiated contracts, developed space and acted as landlord for 16 fast food franchises.

Ryan Broyles, president of Roadrunner Markets, said: We are excited to expand our portfolio to include Dunkin' Donuts and look forward to playing an important role in the daily lives of people who live and work in the Tri-Cities community.

Grant Benson, CFE, vice president of franchising and market planning at Dunkin' Brands, said: Dunkin' Donuts is excited to expand its footprint in Tri-Cities with Roadrunner Markets. Our secret to success is our passionate franchisees that provide a high-level of customer service to our customers everyday, and we're confident Ryan and his team will grow and prosper in Tri-Cities.

Mr Benson added, Dunkin' Donuts is proud to energize Americans and keep the honest, hard-working, value-driven people of this country running every day. Our recent and ongoing menu enhancements meet the needs of today's on-the-go consumers, moving Dunkin' Donuts beyond breakfast with high-quality food and beverage items available all day.