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December 22, 2025

He Owns 100 Dunkin' Franchises

Raj Patel is one of the most prolific franchise operators in the country. His family started with one Dunkin’ in the late 1980s — today, Raj oversees a 100+ unit portfolio across Dunkin’, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and several other brands.

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