<P> Dunkin' Donuts is an American global donut company and coffeehouse based in Canton, Massachusetts, in Greater Boston . It was founded in 1950 by William Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts . Since its founding, the company has grown to become one of the largest coffee and baked goods chains in the world, with more than 12,000 restaurants in 36 countries . The chain's products include donuts, bagels, other baked goods, and a wide variety of hot and iced beverages . </P> <P> Before 1990, Dunkin' Donuts' primary competitor was Mister Donut, but in February of that year Mister Donut was acquired by Dunkin' Donuts' owner Allied - Lyons . After the acquisition of Mister Donut by Allied - Lyons, all Mister Donut stores in North America were offered the chance to change their name to Dunkin' Donuts . Mister Donut is now headquartered in Japan and has more than 1,300 stores globally . </P> <P> As of 2014, Dunkin' Donuts is owned by Dunkin' Brands Inc., which also owns Baskin - Robbins and previously owned the Togo's chain . </P> <P> In 1948, William Rosenberg opened Open Kettle, a restaurant selling donuts and coffee in Quincy, Massachusetts; in 1950, the restaurant was given the name Dunkin' Donuts . Rosenberg conceived of the idea for the restaurant after his experiences selling food in factories and at construction sites, where donuts and coffee were the two most popular items . The restaurant was successful, and Rosenberg sold franchises of Dunkin' Donuts to others starting in 1955 . </P>

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