Here’s the latest I can confirm:
- Dunkin Donuts Canada is planning a major comeback in Canada via a master franchising deal with Foodtastic, aiming to open hundreds of locations starting late 2026 or early 2027, with the first store likely in Ontario or Quebec. This marks Dunkin’s return after exiting Canada in 2018.[2][3][4]
- Foodtastic expects to launch the rollout gradually, beginning in major urban centers and then expanding eastward, with local Canadian franchisees operating the stores to emphasize a Canadian-led approach.[3][2]
If you’d like, I can pull additional details or summarize regional rollout timelines from the articles and compare to Tim Hortons’ market share in Canada. For reference, see:
- CBC News: Dunkin coming back to Canada, following deal with Foodtastic[1]
- Daily Hive: Dunkin Donuts announces major Canadian comeback[2]
- Epoch Times: Dunkin Donuts Returning to Canada[3]
Sources
Looks like Canadians will soon run on Dunkin' too, as the coffee and donut chain is planning a major comeback to Canada.
dailyhive.comCanada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication.
retail-insider.comDunkin’ Donuts officially left the Canadian market in 2018, closing its last locations in Quebec. The first location is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027.
globalnews.caIn a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin'? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this…
www.cbc.caKingsbridge Capital Group, which holds a 7.5 percent stake in Dunkin' Donuts, said it began prelimin
www.joc.comDunkin Donuts is set to make its return to Canada after the U.S. cafe chain struck a deal with Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic.
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www.theepochtimes.comU.S. cafe chain Dunkin’ is headed back to Canada. Canadian restaurant operator Foodtastic says it has signed a master franchising agreement with Dunkin’ owner Inspire Brands that will bring the brand north of the border again. The deal will see Foodtastic open hundreds of Dunkin locations in Canada. Foodtastic, which also runs Second Cup, Milestones […]
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