Dunkin’ Donuts: Expansion In the UAE On Track

Canton / MA. (dd) Dunkin´ Donuts, the world´s largest coffee and baked goods chain, is continuing with its ongoing expansion drive in the UAE. «Despite the difficult times, we haven’t felt any significant change between our takeaway or dine-in figures in our outlets. The sales have been steady so far», said General Manager David Rodgers in Dubai. «Demand for Dunkin´ Donuts product remained firm in 2008 and planned expansion continued and we now have 16 new outlets built at a cost of eight million AED (UAE Dirham)».

Franchisee of Dunkin´ Donuts in the UAE is his Highness Sheikh Mohammed Saud Sultan Al Qassimi, Chairman of the Government of Sharjah Finance Department and proprietor of Continental Foods. The company, which operates 50 stores in the UAE, opened 16 more outlets nationwide – four in Ajman, three in Ras Al Khaimah, five in Dubai, two in Abu Dhabi, one in Sharjah and one in Al Ain.

Rodgers: «With 16 new outlets we are present in all emirates of the UAE. This is a reflection of our commitment to serving the people of the UAE. We are looking for new opportunities to meet demand».