Dunkin' Donuts expanding to Hawaii
Dunkin’ Donuts plans to open 15 restaurants on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii (The Big Island) in the state of Hawaii.

CANTON, MASS. — Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchise group, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., under which Aloha Petroleum will develop 15 new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii (The Big Island) in the state of Hawaii. The first restaurant is scheduled to open in 2017 and will mark Dunkin’s foray into Hawaii.

Richard Parry, Aloha Petroleum, Ltd.
Richard Parry, president and c.e.o. of Aloha Petroleum

“We are excited to have the opportunity to launch the Dunkin’ Donuts brand in Hawaii and look forward to opening our first location early next year,” said Richard Parry, president and chief executive officer of Aloha Petroleum. “This new business venture will complement our existing retail offerings throughout the islands and help us diversify our portfolio.”

The agreement would mark Dunkin’s entry into its 42nd U.S. state.