11. Dunkin’ Donuts
2014 position: 10
Startup costs: $276K – 2M
From their humble beginnings as a company that supply meals to Boston workers in the 1950s, Dunkin’ Donuts has grown to an international brand present in 32 countries with almost 12,000 locations and they plan on expanding. Currently, they are looking for franchises all over the world. Franchising fees vary from $40,000 to $90,000, but you’ll get unlimited access to more than 70 types of doughnuts. Not many people can say no to the business idea that involves that many doughnuts.
