Dunkin' Donuts to Open 1,400 Stores in China

Dunkin' Donuts has faced challenges in the Chinese market since its initial entry in the 1990s, primarily due to local taste preferences. Despite closing its branches in 2000, the company made a second attempt in 2008, adapting its products to suit local tastes. However, by 2013, many stores were closed again. Recently, Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Jollibee to re-enter the market, hoping to leverage Jollibee's local expertise and the growing demand for coffee and Western-style fast food in China.

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