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Or sign-in if you have an account.The first Dunkin’ Donuts location in Canada is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. Photo by Emile Wamsteker/BloombergTim Hortons is about to face some competition as the iconic American coffee and donuts chain Dunkin’ Donuts makes its return to the Canadian market with a plan to open hundreds of locations across the country.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorOn Tuesday, Foodtastic, one of Canada’s leading restaurant operators, announced it has signed a master franchising agreement with Dunkin’ Donuts’ parent company, Inspire Brands, to expand across Canada.Dunkin’ Donuts officially left the Canadian Market back in 2018, after it closed its last remaining locations in Quebec. It currently has more than 14,200 restaurants in nearly 40 markets globally.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Bringing Dunkin’ back to Canada is a significant growth opportunity for Foodtastic and our franchise partners across the country,” said Foodtastic founder and chief executive Peter Mammas in a press release.In an interview, Mammas said Foodtastic constantly looks at segments it’s not already in and finds a path to entry. In this case, it was mainstream coffee, which Tim Hortons and McDonald’s currently dominate in Canada.The CEO said his daughter, who goes to school in Boston, always raves about Dunkin’ Donuts, which he’d then try whenever he visited her.“I think it’s a cooler, younger, trendier brand with better coffee and baked goods and tastier breakfast offering than what Tim’s or McDonalds has right now,” he said.Under the new agreement, Foodtastic, which operates brands including Second Cup, Quesada, Freshii and Pita Pit, among others, will have exclusive rights to develop the Dunkin’ brand nationally through both corporate and franchise-operated locations.“It’s going to be owned by a Canadian company that’s going to be franchising to Canadian operators. That’s how we built our system,” said Mammas.He said Foodtastic, with its 25 brands, opens about two restaurants every week. Within 12 months, it plans to add about one Dunkin’ location every week.He added that it would take the franchisor about 12 months to get Dunkin’ franchisees to secure more sites, “but once it starts going, we’ll be opening a store every single week.”Mammas said that once they have a franchisee in place, it takes us about six months until opening, during which time they’ll find the location, draft plans, get permits, build, and hire and train staff.The company said the first Dunkin’ location in Canada is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027, with a menu featuring a range of hot and iced coffees, espresso beverages, teas, doughnuts, sandwiches and snacks.“We’re going to be close to, let’s say, in that December to February time period,” Mammas said. “We already have about 50 franchisees who are interested in Dunkin’.”Meanwhile, Canada’s largest restaurant chain, Tim Hortons, said it plans to open dozens of new Tims restaurants across Canada in 2026 and renovate about 400 restaurants. 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