Is CT the Leader in Dunkin' Locations? What You Need to Know

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While Massachusetts is often seen as the heart of the Dunkin' empire, just how accurate is that? Let’s take a deeper dive into Dunkin's nationwide presence and see where the coffee and donuts really dominate.

According to Scrape Hero, Dunkin' has 9,775 locations across 45 states and territories, with an average rating of 3.78. When it comes to cities, Chicago leads the charge with 207 Dunkin' locations, followed by New York (171) and Brooklyn (135). Other cities like Philadelphia and Boston are also Dunkin' hotspots.

When it comes to national reach, Dunkin' still has some catching up to do with its competitors. Subway, Starbucks, and McDonald's all have far more locations than Dunkin', with Subway leading the way at 20,482. Dunkin' holds its own against smaller chains like Hunt Brothers Pizza and Taco Bell, but it’s clear there’s still room for growth.

Here is a breakdown of the Top 10 States for Dunkin Locations.

Is Connecticut the Leader in Dunkin' Locations? What You Need to Know

What do they say, "America runs on Dunkin', right?" Well, that's certainly true, but the love for Dunkin' is stronger in some states than others. Connecticut residents, for example, will tell you that the sheer volume of Dunkin' locations here is almost a running joke. While Massachusetts is often seen as the heart of the Dunkin' empire, just how accurate is that? Here is a breakdown of the Top 10 States with the most Dunkin' locations.

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There are 11 states and territories that still don’t have a Dunkin' location. These include Idaho, South Dakota, and Washington, as well as Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and several U.S. territories like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Despite Dunkin's massive footprint across the U.S., these areas remain untouched.

My favorite thing to tell people is that Danbury, CT has two Dunkin' locations on Main Street that are less than 1 mile apart. Both locations are busy all the time.

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