Dunkin's Blueprint for Growth Gaining Steam, Should Continue With Equipment/Technology Investments
We believe the key takeaway coming out of narrow-moat Dunkin Brands' second-quarter update is that its U.S. Blueprint for Growth is gaining steam, with plans to invest $100 million in new equipment and technology infrastructure and an expanded partnership with mobile wallet provider CardFree making its 2020 target of 3% comps more feasible. Dunkin' U.S. comps of 1.4%--an acceleration from 0.8% last quarter--were driven by average ticket increases stemming from the nationwide "Go2" breakfast sand...Dunkin' Brands Group is a franchisor of quick service restaurants serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as ice cream. Through its Dunkin' Donuts brand, the company franchises restaurants featuring coffee, donuts, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and related products. The company licenses Dunkin' Donuts brand products sold in certain retail outlets such as retail packaged coffee, Dunkin' K-Cup? pods, and ready-to-drink bottled iced coffee. Through its Baskin-Robbins brand, the company franchises restaurants featuring ice cream, frozen beverages, and related products. The company distributes Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to certain markets for sale in Baskin-Robbins restaurants and certain retail outlets.
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