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Awesome Restaurant Franchise: Dunkin&#39; Donuts

Number of Locations: 12,258

Franchise Development Website: <a href="http://www.dunkinfranchising.com/franchisee/en.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=awesome-restaurant-franchises-dunkin-donuts-zoup-dennys-2704677" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.dunkinfranchising.com/franchisee/en.html</a>

Cost to Open: $500,000 to $1,000,000

Headquarters: Canton, MA

Why Its Awesome: Coming in at number 14 on the Franchise Times 200 list, Dunkin Donuts is one of the most profitable coffee and donut franchises in the country. The brand continues to win the hearts of its 3 million daily customers with high quality food and beverages. Founded in Massachusetts in 1950, Dunkin Donuts began franchising just five years later and today&nbsp;operates over 12,200 franchise units.&nbsp;The&nbsp;brand also has several locations in major places overseas including China, Spain, Canada, Russia and Singapore. Dunkin&#39; Donuts continues to prove itself as a leading franchise in the fast casual restaurant sector.

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Awesome Restaurant Franchise:&nbsp;Zoup!

Number of Locations: 100

Franchise Development Website: <a href="https://www.zoupfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=awesome-restaurant-franchises-dunkin-donuts-zoup-dennys-2704677" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.zoupfranchise.com/</a>

Cost to Open: $372,650 to $568,750

Headquarters: Southfield, MI

Why Its Awesome:&nbsp;Zoup! offers a variety of award-winning soups everyday at their locations, with 12 always rotating. Its founders initially started a company that created soup and spice mixers for restaurants where they were able to connect with top chefs and restaurantuers. After learning valuable information about what it takes to make a great soup and developing a passion for the warm, comforting food, the two opened up the first Zoup! In Southfield, MI in 1998. The franchise brand now has 100 locations in the US and Canada and&nbsp;serves its customers everyday with hearty soups, fresh salads and tasty sandwiches.

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Awesome Restaurant Franchise: Denny&rsquo;s

Number of Locations: 1,733

Franchise Development Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://http//dennysfranchising.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=awesome-restaurant-franchises-dunkin-donuts-zoup-dennys-2704677" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://dennysfranchising.com/</a>

Cost to Open: Over $1 Million

Headquarters: Spartanburg, SC

Why Its Awesome: Harold Butler founded Denny&rsquo;s in 1963 with a mission to provide its customers with an all American menu spread in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. That mission turned into core values for the breakfast-brand, leading them to become one of the leading restaurant chains in the nation with 1,733 locations and an impressive spot at number 48 on the Franchise Times Top 200 brand. Denny&rsquo;s continues to prove itself as a leading breakfast chain by allowing customers to enjoy a hearty meal in &ldquo;home-away-from home&rdquo; atmosphere. Denny&rsquo;s is currently looking to expand its brand into major untapped markets including Europe, Australia, South America and China.

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