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R.J. Hottovy
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Dunkin' Off to Slow Start in 2017, but Menu Rationalization, Smart Pricing, and CPG Still Worthwhile

We had anticipated 2017 being a "reset year" for narrow-moat Dunkin' as it implemented streamlined menu, "smart pricing," new digital features, and CPG/bottled beverage initiatives. However, the company got out of the gates a bit softer than expected with flat Dunkin' U.S. comps with a 3% increase in average ticket offset by declines in guest counts. Management left its full-year comp guidance calling for low-single-digit growth at Dunkin' U.S. intact, raising the question of whether menu, prici...
Underlying
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc.

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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Morningstar
Morningstar

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R.J. Hottovy

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