Dunkin’ Donuts has announced a plan to open new restaurants in Indiana over the next few years. Multi-unit store development agreements have been officially signed with two existing franchise groups to open 46 locations around the state.

Existing franchise group Kings Point Ventures, led by Alex Smigelski, Tom Hughes and Tom Carpenter, plans to develop 38 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, 10 of which will be located outside major metropolitan areas. The group currently operates over 70 locations in several states.

Existing franchisee Bud Patel also plans to develop eight Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Lafayette and Indianapolis. Three of these new restaurants will be located in smaller towns and communities. Patel currently operates more than 20 Dunkin’ Donuts in the metropolitan Chicago area and Davenport, IA.

There are nearly 30 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants located throughout Indiana already, and the company is trying to recruit new franchisees in the Evansville and Terre Haute areas. Special development incentives are available including reduced royalty fees and marketing support.

Source: Inside Indiana Business