Customers wake up and smell the coffee at Dunn's, where every unit roasts beans on site. This year, the 97-unit chain plans to open 15 to 20 more, says CEO Chris Eilers. Beverages run five to 10 cents more than the competition's, but the freshly roasted product "makes a difference in taste that customers are willing to pay for." While franchise inquiries are down slightly this year, same store comps are positive, Eilers says.
| Location | Minneapolis, Minn. |
|---|---|
| 2007 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $32,800,000* |
| YOY Sales Change | 36.1% |
| 2007 U.S. Units | 98 |
| YOY Unit Change | 32.4% |
| 2007 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $385,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2008 |
*Technomic estimate
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