10-Q

FORM 10-Q

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 001-35258

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	20-4145825
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

130 Royall Street

Canton, Massachusetts 02021

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(781) 737-3000

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	x	Smaller Reporting Company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     YES  ¨    NO  x

As of July 30, 2012, 120,497,131 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding.

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page
Part I. – Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements		3
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		34
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		34
Part II. – Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		35
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		36
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities		36
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures		36
Item 5.	Other Information		36
Item 6.	Exhibits		36
	Signatures		37

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Part I.        Financial Information

Item 1.       Financial Statements

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

	June 30, 2012			December 31,   2011
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	218,685			246,715
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,468 and $2,713 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		39,955			37,122
Notes and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,374 and $2,321 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		9,482			21,665
Assets held for sale		1,560			1,266
Deferred income taxes, net		48,655			48,387
Restricted assets of advertising funds		30,537			31,017
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		23,462			20,302
Total current assets		372,336			406,474
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $112,002 and $103,541 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		183,896			185,360
Investments in joint ventures		164,316			164,636
Goodwill		891,481			890,992
Other intangible assets, net		1,493,588			1,507,219
Restricted cash		421			269
Other assets		68,418			69,068
Total assets	$	3,174,456			3,224,018
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	16,000			14,965
Capital lease obligations		352			232
Accounts payable		8,175			9,651
Income taxes payable, net		18,766			15,630
Liabilities of advertising funds		46,133			50,547
Deferred income		24,423			24,918
Other current liabilities		166,801			200,597
Total current liabilities		280,650			316,540
Long-term debt, net		1,442,274			1,453,344
Capital lease obligations		7,327			4,928
Unfavorable operating leases acquired		20,198			21,440
Deferred income		17,148			16,966
Deferred income taxes, net		569,728			578,660
Other long-term liabilities		82,014			86,204
Total long-term liabilities		2,138,689			2,161,542
Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 120,468,873 and 120,136,631 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively		120			119
Additional paid-in capital		1,445,710			1,478,291
Treasury stock, at cost		(25	)		—
Accumulated deficit		(707,628	)		(752,075	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		14,766			19,601
Total stockholders’ equity of Dunkin’ Brands		752,943			745,936
Noncontrolling interests		2,174			—
Total equity		755,117			745,936
Total liabilities, common stock, and equity	$	3,174,456			3,224,018

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Revenues:
Franchise fees and royalty income	$	105,928			98,139			201,972			184,098
Rental income		26,002			24,143			48,941			46,274
Sales of ice cream products		28,442			25,225			51,165			47,941
Other revenues		12,015			9,465			22,681			17,872
Total revenues		172,387			156,972			324,759			296,185
Operating costs and expenses:
Occupancy expenses—franchised restaurants		12,912			12,917			25,832			25,205
Cost of ice cream products		19,971			18,696			36,789			33,820
General and administrative expenses, net		84,026			54,057			141,866			107,943
Depreciation		7,333			6,096			13,522			12,222
Amortization of other intangible assets		6,783			7,023			13,648			14,105
Impairment charges		377			404			386			1,057
Total operating costs and expenses		131,402			99,193			232,043			194,352
Equity in net income of joint ventures		5,153			4,015			8,617			4,797
Operating income		46,138			61,794			101,333			106,630
Other income (expense):
Interest income		139			150			257			265
Interest expense		(16,690	)		(28,958	)		(33,386	)		(62,840	)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			(5,165	)		—			(16,172	)
Other gains (losses), net		(267	)		(64	)		(207	)		412
Total other expense		(16,818	)		(34,037	)		(33,336	)		(78,335	)
Income before income taxes		29,320			27,757			67,997			28,295
Provision for income taxes		11,101			10,595			23,864			12,856
Net income including noncontrolling interests		18,219			17,162			44,133			15,439
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(278	)		—			(314	)		—
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands	$	18,497			17,162			44,447			15,439
Earnings (loss) per share:
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a			0.83			n/a			1.68
Common—basic		0.15			(0.04	)		0.37			(0.55	)
Common—diluted		0.15			(0.04	)		0.36			(0.55	)
Cash dividends declared per common share		0.15			—			0.30			—

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	18,219			17,162		44,133			15,439
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Effect of foreign currency translation		1,315			3,019		(3,221	)		8,052
Other		(178	)		125		(1,614	)		49
Total other comprehensive income (loss)		1,137			3,144		(4,835	)		8,101
Comprehensive income		19,356			20,306		39,298			23,540
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests		(278	)		—		(314	)		—
Comprehensive income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands	$	19,634			20,306		39,612			23,540

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	44,133			15,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		27,170			26,327
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount		2,637			3,323
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			16,172
Impact of unfavorable operating leases acquired		(1,216	)		(1,698	)
Deferred income taxes		(13,504	)		726
Impairment charges		386			1,057
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt		(751	)		625
Share-based compensation expense		2,830			447
Equity in net income of joint ventures		(8,617	)		(4,797	)
Dividends received from joint ventures		4,389			5,237
Other, net		389			(1,040	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net		10,086			26,567
Other current assets		(3,188	)		2,880
Accounts payable		(957	)		2,450
Other current liabilities		(33,608	)		(48,764	)
Liabilities of advertising funds, net		(3,934	)		(1,801	)
Income taxes payable, net		896			2,764
Deferred income		(319	)		(2,678	)
Other, net		86			(4,741	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		26,908			38,495
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment		(9,748	)		(9,136	)
Other, net		(1,745	)		913
Net cash used in investing activities		(11,493	)		(8,223	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		—			250,000
Repayment of long-term debt		(10,441	)		(254,750	)
Payment of deferred financing and other debt-related costs		—			(16,951	)
Dividends paid on common stock		(36,114	)		—
Other, net		3,140			2,908
Net cash used in financing activities		(43,415	)		(18,793	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents		(30	)		35
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(28,030	)		11,514
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		246,715			134,100
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	218,685			145,614
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	37,149			9,367
Cash paid for interest		30,455			62,053
Noncash investing activities:
Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,067			627
Purchase of leaseholds in exchange for capital lease obligations		2,703			—

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(1) Description of Business and Organization

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (“DBGI”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is one of the world’s largest franchisors of restaurants serving coffee and baked goods as well as ice cream within the quick service restaurant segment of the restaurant industry. We develop, franchise, and license a system of both traditional and nontraditional quick service restaurants and, in limited circumstances, own and operate individual locations. Through our Dunkin’ Donuts brand, we develop and franchise restaurants featuring coffee, donuts, bagels, and related products. Through our Baskin-Robbins brand, we develop and franchise restaurants featuring ice cream, frozen beverages, and related products. Additionally, our subsidiaries located in Canada and the United Kingdom manufacture and/or distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to Baskin-Robbins franchisees and licensees in various international markets.

Throughout these financial statements, “Dunkin’ Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “management” refer to DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole.

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Unaudited Financial Statements

The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, are unaudited.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.

(b) Fiscal Year

The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52-week (or 53-week) year on a 13-week (or 14-week) quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13^th (or 14^th) Saturday of each quarter. The data periods contained within our three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2012.

(c) Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended.

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(d) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, notes and other receivables, assets and liabilities related to the advertising funds, accounts payable, and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. For long-term receivables, we review the creditworthiness of the counterparty on a quarterly basis, and adjust the carrying value as necessary. We believe the carrying value of long-term receivables of $4.3 million and $4.8 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, approximates fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	2,725		—
Total assets	$	2,725		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation liabilities	$	—		7,378
Total liabilities	$	—		7,378

The mutual funds and deferred compensation liabilities primarily relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NQDC Plan”), which allows for pre-tax salary deferrals for certain qualifying employees. Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to the hypothetical investments. The Company holds mutual funds, as well as money market funds, to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plan as well as other benefit plans. The changes in the fair value of the mutual funds are derived using quoted prices in active markets for the specific funds. As such, the mutual funds are classified within Level 1, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt was $1.458 billion and $1.441 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2012. The fair value of our term loans is estimated based on current bid prices for our term loans. As such, our term loans are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

(e) Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company is subject to credit risk through its accounts receivable consisting primarily of amounts due from franchisees and licensees for franchise fees and royalty income. In addition, we have note and lease receivables from certain of our franchisees and licensees. The financial condition of these franchisees and licensees is largely dependent upon the underlying business trends of our brands and market conditions within the quick service restaurant industry. This concentration of credit risk is mitigated, in part, by the large number of franchisees and licensees of each brand and the short-term nature of the franchise and license fee and lease receivables. At

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June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, one master licensee accounted for approximately 19% and 17%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, net, which was primarily due to the timing of orders and shipments of ice cream to the master licensee. No other individual franchisee or master licensee accounts for more than 10% of total revenues or accounts and notes receivable.

(f) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance, which permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012, and will be applied when performing our annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

(g) Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were filed.

(3) Franchise Fees and Royalty Income

Franchise fees and royalty income consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Royalty income	$	98,498		91,313		187,629		170,668
Initial franchise fees, including renewal income		7,430		6,826		14,343		13,430
Total franchise fees and royalty income	$	105,928		98,139		201,972		184,098

The changes in franchised and company-owned points of distribution were as follows:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Systemwide Points of Distribution
Franchised points of distribution—beginning of period		16,843			16,266			16,763			16,162
Franchises opened		288			314			569			594
Franchises closed		(150	)		(174	)		(348	)		(361	)
Net transfers (to) from company-owned points of distribution		(1	)		—			(4	)		11
Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of period		16,980			16,406			16,980			16,406
Company-owned points of distribution—end of period		36			21			36			21
Total systemwide points of distribution—end of period		17,016			16,427			17,016			16,427

(4) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the gross carrying amount of goodwill from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 are primarily due to goodwill acquired related to the acquisition of company-owned points of distribution and the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

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Other intangible assets at June 30, 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,784		(129,268	)		254,516
Favorable operating leases acquired		15		80,858		(35,049	)		45,809
License rights		10		6,230		(3,937	)		2,293
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,661,842		(168,254	)		1,493,588

Other intangible assets at December 31, 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,786		(119,091	)		264,695
Favorable operating leases acquired		14		83,672		(34,725	)		48,947
License rights		10		6,230		(3,623	)		2,607
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,664,658		(157,439	)		1,507,219

The changes in the gross carrying amounts of other intangible assets from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 are primarily due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the impairment of favorable operating leases acquired resulting from lease terminations, and intangibles acquired related to the acquisition of company-owned points of distribution. Impairment of favorable operating leases acquired totaled $316 thousand and $206 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $317 thousand and $217 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and is included within impairment charges in the consolidated statements of operations.

Total estimated amortization expense for fiscal years 2012 through 2016 is presented below (in thousands). The amount reflected below for fiscal year 2012 includes year-to-date amortization.

Fiscal year:
2012	$	26,867
2013		26,234
2014		25,631
2015		25,276
2016		22,335

The impact of our unfavorable leases acquired resulted in an increase in rental income and a decrease in rental expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25,    2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Increase in rental income	$	263		448		528		822
Decrease in rental expense		337		398		688		876
Total increase in operating income	$	600		846		1,216		1,698

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(5) Debt

Borrowings under the senior credit facility of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (“DBI”), a subsidiary of DBGI, bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate, (c) the LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, and (d) 2.0% or (2) a LIBOR rate provided that LIBOR shall not be lower than 1.0%. The applicable margin under the term loan facility is 2.0% for loans based upon the base rate and 3.0% for loans based upon the LIBOR rate. The effective interest rate for term loans, including the amortization of original issue discount and deferred financing costs, was 4.4% at June 30, 2012.

Repayments are required to be made under the term loans equal to approximately $15.0 million per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments through September 2017, with the remaining principal balance due in November 2017. Additionally, following the end of each fiscal year, the Company is required to prepay an amount equal to 25% of excess cash flow (as defined in the senior credit facility) for such fiscal year. If DBI’s leverage ratio, which is a measure of DBI’s outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the credit facility), is less than 4.00x, no excess cash flow payments are required. Under the terms of the senior credit facility, the first excess cash flow payment was due in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow and leverage ratio. In December 2011, the Company made an additional principal payment of $11.8 million that was applied to the 2011 excess cash flow payment due in the first quarter of 2012. Based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow, considering all payments made, the excess cash flow payment required in the first quarter of 2012 was $2.4 million. The excess cash flow payments may be applied to required principal payments. However, the Company intends on making quarterly payments of $4.0 million, which are reflected in the current portion of long-term debt at June 30, 2012. Other events and transactions, such as certain asset sales and incurrence of debt, may trigger additional mandatory prepayments.

(6) Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2012		December 31,     2011
Gift card/certificate liability	$	95,443		144,965
Accrued salary and benefits		25,019		31,001
Accrued legal liabilities (see note 11(d))		26,314		4,658
Accrued professional costs		2,915		3,427
Accrued interest		330		659
Other		16,780		15,887
Total other current liabilities	$	166,801		200,597

(7) Segment Information

The Company is strategically aligned into two global brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, which are further segregated between U.S. operations and international operations. As such, the Company has determined that it has four operating segments, which are its reportable segments: Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Dunkin’ Donuts International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International. Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Dunkin’ Donuts International primarily derive their revenues through royalty income, franchise fees, and rental income. Baskin-Robbins U.S. also derives revenue through license fees from a third-party license agreement. Baskin-Robbins International primarily derives its revenues from the manufacturing and sales of ice cream products, as well as royalty income, franchise fees, and license fees. The operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed and evaluated separately by the Company’s senior management, which includes, but is not limited to, the chief executive officer. Senior management primarily evaluates the performance of its segments

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and allocates resources to them based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions, foreign currency gains and losses, other gains and losses, and unallocated corporate charges referred to as segment profit. When senior management reviews a balance sheet, it is at a consolidated level. The accounting policies applicable to each segment are consistent with those used in the consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent to December 31, 2011 and as part of fiscal year 2012 management reporting, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants are now included in the Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment revenues. Prior to fiscal year 2012, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants were excluded from segment revenues. Additionally, revenue and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins’ sales to United States military locations located internationally were previously included in the Baskin-Robbins International segment, but are now included within the Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment. Revenues for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. and revenues and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Baskin-Robbins International in the tables below have been restated to reflect these changes for all periods presented. There was no impact to Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment profit as the net operating income earned from company-owned restaurants was previously included in segment profit.

Revenues for all operating segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues reported as “Other” include revenue earned through arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used and revenue generated from online training programs for franchisees that are not allocated to a specific segment. Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands):

	Revenues
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	122,606		110,226		233,660		208,734
Dunkin’ Donuts International		3,870		3,831		7,818		7,700
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		12,740		12,822		22,592		22,273
Baskin-Robbins International		30,106		26,939		54,347		51,195
Total reportable segment revenues		169,322		153,818		318,417		289,902
Other		3,065		3,154		6,342		6,283
Total revenues	$	172,387		156,972		324,759		296,185

Expenses included in “Corporate and other” in the segment profit table below include corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services. Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Segment profit
	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	89,918			82,605			169,859			153,312
Dunkin’ Donuts International		1,933			3,150			5,094			6,331
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		8,860			7,101			14,317			11,576
Baskin-Robbins International		11,842			10,279			19,124			18,266
Total reportable segment profit		112,553			103,135			208,394			189,485
Corporate and other		(51,922	)		(27,818	)		(79,505	)		(55,471	)
Interest expense, net		(16,551	)		(28,808	)		(33,129	)		(62,575	)
Depreciation and amortization		(14,116	)		(13,119	)		(27,170	)		(26,327	)
Impairment charges		(377	)		(404	)		(386	)		(1,057	)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			(5,165	)		—			(16,172	)
Other gains, net		(267	)		(64	)		(207	)		412
Income before income taxes	$	29,320			27,757			67,997			28,295

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Equity in net income of joint ventures is included in segment profit for the Dunkin’ Donuts International and Baskin-Robbins International reportable segments. Income included in “Other” in the segment profit table below represents the reduction of depreciation and amortization expense reported by BR Korea Co., Ltd. (“BR Korea”) as the Company recorded an impairment charge in fiscal year 2011 related to the underlying goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets of BR Korea. Equity in net income of joint ventures by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Equity in net income of joint ventures
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts International	$	510		505		1,383		893
Baskin-Robbins International		3,533		3,510		5,344		3,904
Total reportable segments		4,043		4,015		6,727		4,797
Other		1,110		—		1,890		—
Total equity in net income of joint ventures	$	5,153		4,015		8,617		4,797

(8) Stockholders’ Equity

(a) Public Offering

On April 4, 2012, certain existing stockholders sold 26,400,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $29.50 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, in a secondary public offering. Additionally, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 3,960,000 shares, which were also sold by certain existing stockholders. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sales of shares by the existing stockholders. The Company incurred approximately $914 thousand of expenses in connection with the offering during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. Additionally, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of approximately $1.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012, related to approximately 1.0 million stock options granted to employees that were not eligible to vest until the sale or disposition of the shares held by our Sponsors (as defined in note 12(b)) that were sold in the secondary offering (performance condition).

(b) Equity Incentive Plans

The Company’s 2006 Executive Incentive Plan, as amended, (the “2006 Plan”) provides for the grant of stock-based and other incentive awards. A maximum of 12,191,145 shares of common stock may be delivered in satisfaction of awards under the 2006 Plan, of which a maximum of 5,012,966 shares may be awarded as nonvested (restricted) shares and a maximum of 7,178,179 may be delivered in satisfaction of stock options.

The Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) was adopted in July 2011, and is the only plan under which the Company currently grants awards. A maximum of 7,000,000 shares of common stock may be delivered in satisfaction of awards under the 2011 Plan.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company granted options to purchase 517,900 shares of common stock and 16,381 restricted stock units to employees and directors under the 2011 Plan. The stock options vest in equal annual amounts over a four-year period subsequent to the grant date, and have a maximum contractual term of ten years. The restricted stock units vest in equal annual amounts over a one-year or three-year period subsequent to the grant date.

Total compensation expense related to all share-based awards was $2.2 million and $206 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $2.8 million and $447 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

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(c) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):

	Effect of foreign currency translation			Other			Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	20,910			(1,309	)		19,601
Current period changes		(3,221	)		(1,614	)		(4,835	)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	17,689			(2,923	)		14,766

(d) Dividends

The Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.15 per share of common stock on March 28, 2012 and May 16, 2012 totaling approximately $18.0 million and $18.1 million, respectively. On July 26, 2012, we announced that our board of directors approved the next quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock payable August 24, 2012.

(9) Earnings per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands—basic and diluted	$	18,497		17,162			44,447		15,439
Allocation of net income (loss) to common stockholders (1):
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		18,983			n/a		38,314
Common—basic(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,334		(22,875	)
Common—diluted(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,354		(22,875	)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Class L—basic and diluted		n/a		22,866,486			n/a		22,841,801
Common—basic		120,095,118		41,522,343			119,888,657		41,446,342
Common—diluted		121,985,524		41,522,343			121,650,852		41,446,342
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		0.83			n/a		1.68
Common—basic		0.15		(0.04	)		0.37		(0.55	)
Common—diluted		0.15		(0.04	)		0.36		(0.55	)

(1) As the Company had both Class L and common stock outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 and Class L had preference with respect to all distributions, earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which requires the allocation of earnings to each class of common stock. The numerator in calculating Class L basic and diluted earnings per share is the Class L preference amount accrued at 9% per annum during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

(2) Net income allocated to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012 excludes $30 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, and $113 thousand and $93 thousand for basic and diluted

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earnings per share, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, that is allocated to participating securities. Participating securities consist of unvested (restricted) shares that contain a nonforfeitable right to participate in dividends. No net loss was allocated to participating securities for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 as the participating securities do not participate in losses.

The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 excludes all restricted stock and stock options outstanding, as they would be antidilutive. The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for all periods excludes all performance-based restricted stock and stock options outstanding for which the performance criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. As of June 30, 2012, there were approximately 224,000 common restricted stock awards and approximately 1,211,000 options to purchase common stock that were performance-based and for which the performance criteria were not yet met. There were no Class L common stock equivalents outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

(10) Income Taxes

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company recognized deferred tax expense of $1.9 million due to enacted changes in future state income tax rates. This change in enacted tax rates affects the tax rate expected to be in effect in future periods when the deferred tax assets and liabilities reverse. Additionally, the Company recorded a net tax benefit of $0.8 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions for which settlement with the taxing authorities was reached during the respective periods.

The federal income tax returns of the Company for fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), and the IRS has proposed adjustments for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 to increase our taxable income as it relates to our gift card program, specifically to record taxable income upon the activation of gift cards. We have filed a protest to the IRS’ proposed adjustments. If the IRS were to prevail in this matter the proposed adjustments would result in additional taxable income of approximately $58.9 million for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 and approximately $27.2 million of additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits. If the IRS prevails, a cash payment would be required and the additional taxable income would represent temporary differences that will be deductible in future years. Therefore, the potential tax expense attributable to the IRS adjustments for 2006 and 2007 would be limited to $3.6 million, consisting of federal and state interest, net of federal and state benefits. In addition, if the IRS were to prevail in respect of fiscal years 2006 and 2007 it is likely to make similar claims for years subsequent to fiscal 2007 and the potential additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits, for fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010, computed on a similar basis to the IRS method used for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and factoring in the timing of our gift card uses and activations, would be approximately $19.9 million. The corresponding potential tax expense impact attributable to these later fiscal years, 2008 through 2010, would be approximately $1.0 million. During the fourth quarter of 2011, representatives of the Company met with the IRS appeals officer. Based on that meeting, the Company proposed a settlement related to this issue and is awaiting a response from the IRS. If our settlement proposal is accepted as presented, we expect to make a cash tax payment in an amount that is less than the amounts proposed by the IRS to cumulatively adjust our tax method of accounting for our gift card program through the tax year ended December 25, 2010. No assurance can be made that a settlement can be reached, or that we will otherwise prevail in the final resolution of this matter. An unfavorable outcome from any tax audit could result in higher tax costs, penalties, and interests, thereby negatively and adversely impacting our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

(11) Commitments and Contingencies

(a) Lease Commitments

The Company is party to various leases for property, including land and buildings, leased automobiles, and office equipment under non-cancelable operating and capital lease arrangements.

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(b) Guarantees

The Company has established agreements with certain financial institutions whereby the Company’s franchisees can obtain financing with terms of approximately three to ten years for various business purposes. Substantially all loan proceeds are used by the franchisees to finance store improvements, new store development, new central production locations, equipment purchases, related business acquisition costs, working capital, and other costs. In limited instances, the Company guarantees a portion of the payments and commitments of the franchisees, which is collateralized by the store equipment owned by the franchisee. Under the terms of the agreements, in the event that all outstanding borrowings come due simultaneously, the Company would be contingently liable for $5.2 million and $6.9 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were no amounts under such guarantees that were due. The fair value of the guarantee liability and corresponding asset recorded on the consolidated balance sheets was $737 thousand and $781 thousand, respectively, at June 30, 2012 and $754 thousand and $874 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2011. The Company assesses the risk of performing under these guarantees for each franchisee relationship on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had recorded reserves for such guarantees of $466 thousand and $390 thousand, respectively.

The Company has entered into a third-party guarantee with a distribution facility of franchisee products that ensures franchisees will purchase a certain volume of product over a ten-year period. As product is purchased by the Company’s franchisees over the term of the agreement, the amount of the guarantee is reduced. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company was contingently liable for $7.4 million and $7.8 million, respectively, under this guarantee. Based on current internal forecasts, the Company believes the franchisees will achieve the required volume of purchases, and therefore, the Company would not be required to make payments under this agreement unless we terminate the contract early. The Company has also entered into a third-party guarantee with this distribution facility that ensures franchisees will sell a certain volume of product each year over a four-year period. As of June 30, 2012, the Company was contingently liable for $7.5 million under this guarantee. Based on current internal forecasts, the Company believes the franchisees will achieve the required volume of sales, and therefore, the Company would not be required to make payments under this agreement. Additionally, the Company has various supply chain contracts that provide for purchase commitments or exclusivity, the majority of which result in the Company being contingently liable upon early termination of the agreement or engaging with another supplier. Based on prior history and the Company’s ability to extend contract terms, we have not recorded any liabilities related to these commitments. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we were contingently liable under such supply chain agreements for approximately $20.2 million and $23.9 million, respectively.

As a result of assigning our interest in obligations under property leases as a condition of the refranchising of certain restaurants and the guarantee of certain other leases, we are contingently liable on certain lease agreements. These leases have varying terms, the latest of which expires in 2026. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the potential amount of undiscounted payments the Company could be required to make in the event of nonpayment by the primary lessee was $7.0 million and $10.5 million, respectively. Our franchisees are the primary lessees under the majority of these leases. The Company generally has cross-default provisions with these franchisees that would put them in default of their franchise agreement in the event of nonpayment under the lease. We believe these cross-default provisions significantly reduce the risk that we will be required to make payments under these leases. Accordingly, we do not believe it is probable that the Company will be required to make payments under such leases, and we have not recorded a liability for such contingent liabilities.

(c) Letters of Credit

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had standby letters of credit outstanding for a total of $11.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit.

(d) Legal Matters

In May 2003, a group of Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees from Quebec, Canada filed a lawsuit against the Company on a variety of claims, based on events which primarily occurred 10 to 15 years ago, including but not limited to,

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alleging that the Company breached its franchise agreements and provided inadequate management and support to Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees in Quebec (“Bertico litigation”). On June 22, 2012, the Quebec Superior Court found for the plaintiffs and issued a judgment against the Company in the amount of approximately $C16.4 million (approximately $15.9 million), plus costs and interest, representing loss in value of the franchises and lost profits. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company increased its estimated liability related to the Bertico litigation by $20.7 million to $24.6 million as of June 30, 2012, reflecting the judgment amount and estimated plaintiff legal costs and interest. The Company had previously recorded an estimated liability of approximately $3.9 million, representing the Company’s best estimate within the range of losses which could be incurred in connection with this matter. The Company strongly disagrees with the decision reached by the Court and believes the damages awarded were unwarranted. As such, the Company is vigorously appealing the decision.

The Company is engaged in several other matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by the Company. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, contingent liabilities, excluding the Bertico litigation, totaling $1.8 million and $736 thousand, respectively, were included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets to reflect the Company’s estimate of the potential loss which may be incurred in connection with these matters. While the Company intends to vigorously defend its positions against all claims in these lawsuits and disputes, it is reasonably possible that the losses in connection with these matters could increase by up to an additional $2.0 million based on the outcome of ongoing litigation or negotiations.

(12) Related-Party Transactions

(a) Advertising Funds

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had a net payable of $15.6 million and $19.5 million, respectively, to the various advertising funds.

To cover administrative expenses of the advertising funds, the Company charges each advertising fund a management fee for items such as facilities, accounting services, information technology, data processing, product development, legal, administrative support services, and other operating expenses, which amounted to $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively. Such management fees are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as a reduction in general and administrative expenses, net.

(b) Sponsors

Through the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, DBGI was majority-owned by investment funds affiliated with Bain Capital Partners, LLC, The Carlyle Group, and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (collectively, the “Sponsors”).

On April 4, 2012, certain existing stockholders, including the Sponsors, sold a total of 30,360,000 shares of our common stock (see note 8(a)). Subsequent to this sale of shares, each of the Sponsors owned approximately 10% of our outstanding common stock and each Sponsor continues to have one representative on the board of directors.

Prior to the closing of the Company’s initial public offering on August 1, 2011, the Company was charged an annual management fee by the Sponsors of $1.0 million per Sponsor, payable in quarterly installments. The Company recognized $750 thousand and $1.5 million of expense related to Sponsor management fees during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

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At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, certain affiliates of the Sponsors held $53.5 million and $64.8 million, respectively, of term loans, net of original issue discount, issued under the Company’s senior credit facility. The terms of these loans are identical to all other term loans issued to lenders in the senior credit facility.

Our Sponsors have a substantial interest in our Company as well as several other entities. The existence of such common ownership and management control could result in differences within our operating results or financial position than if the entities were autonomous; however, we believe such transactions were negotiated at arms-length. The Company made payments to entities under common control totaling approximately $726 thousand and $538 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $928 thousand and $603 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, primarily for the purchase of training services and leasing of restaurant space. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had a net payable of $145 thousand and $127 thousand, respectively.

We have entered into an investor agreement with the Sponsors and also entered into a registration rights and a coordination agreement with certain shareholders, including the Sponsors. Pursuant to these agreements, subject to certain exceptions and conditions, our Sponsors may require us to register their shares of common stock under the Securities Act, and they will have the right to participate in certain future registrations of securities by us.

(c) Joint Ventures

The Company received royalties from its joint ventures as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. (“BR Japan”)	$	621		753		1,151		1,101
BR Korea Co., Ltd. (“BR Korea”)		927		785		1,767		1,654
	$	1,548		1,538		2,918		2,755

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of royalties receivable from its joint ventures which were recorded in accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company made net payments to its joint ventures totaling approximately $355 thousand and $352 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $699 thousand and $460 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, primarily for the purchase of ice cream products and incentive payments.

(d) Board of Directors

Certain family members of one of our directors hold an ownership interest in an entity that owns and operates Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and holds the right to develop additional restaurants under store development agreements. The Company received royalty, rental and other payments from this entity of $339 thousand and $632 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and $157 thousand during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized $80 thousand of income related to a store development agreement with this entity. All material terms of the franchise and store development agreements with this entity are consistent with other unrelated franchisees in the market.

(13) Closure of Manufacturing Plant

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company’s board of directors approved a plan to close the Peterborough, Ontario, Canada manufacturing plant, which supplies ice cream to certain of the brand’s

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international markets, in October 2012. Ice cream that had been produced in Peterborough will shift to existing third-party partner suppliers. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded costs related to the plant closure of $3.7 million, including $1.1 million of accelerated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment, $1.9 million of ongoing termination benefits, and $0.7 million of other costs related to the closing and transition. The accelerated depreciation is included in depreciation in the consolidated statements of operations, while all other costs are included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company expects to incur a total reduction to operating income associated with the plant closing and transition of between $16 million and $18 million.

(14) Subsequent Events

On July 25, 2012, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $500 million of outstanding shares of our common stock. Under the authorization, purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time subject to market conditions. This repurchase authorization expires two years from the date of approval. No shares have been repurchased pursuant to the program.

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Item 2.       Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained herein are not based on historical fact and are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. These risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the ongoing level of profitability of franchisees and licensees; changes in working relationship with our franchisees and licensees and the actions of our franchisees and licensees; our master franchisees’ relationships with sub-franchisees; the strength of our brand in the markets in which we compete; changes in competition within the quick service restaurant segment of the food industry; changes in consumer behavior resulting from changes in technologies or alternative methods of delivery; economic and political conditions in the countries where we operate; our substantial indebtedness; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; consumer preferences, spending patterns and demographic trends; the success of our growth strategy and international development; changes in commodity and food prices, particularly coffee, dairy products and sugar, and the other operating costs; shortages of coffee; failure of our network and information technology systems; interruptions or shortages in the supply of products to our franchisees and licensees; the impact of food borne-illness or food safety issues or adverse public or medial opinions regarding the health effects of consuming our products; our ability to collect royalty payments from our franchisees and licensees; uncertainties relating to litigation; the ability of our franchisees and licensees to open new restaurants and keep existing restaurants in operation; our ability to retain key personnel; any inability to protect consumer credit card data and catastrophic events.

Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this quarterly report. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are more fully described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the section headed “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Introduction and Overview

We are one of the world’s leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (“QSRs”) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard serve ice cream. We franchise restaurants under our Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. With over 17,000 points of distribution in 55 countries, we believe that our portfolio has strong brand awareness in our key markets. QSR is a restaurant format characterized by counter or drive-thru ordering and limited or no table service. As of June 30, 2012, Dunkin’ Donuts had 10,169 global points of distribution with restaurants in 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and in 31 foreign countries. Baskin-Robbins had 6,847 global points of distribution as of the same date, with restaurants in 44 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and in 45 foreign countries.

We are organized into four reporting segments: Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Dunkin’ Donuts International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International. We generate revenue from four primary sources: (i) royalty income and franchise fees associated with franchised restaurants, (ii) rental income from restaurant properties that we lease or sublease to franchisees, (iii) sales of ice cream products to franchisees in certain international markets, and (iv) other income including fees for the licensing of our brands for products sold in non-franchised outlets, the licensing of the right to manufacture Baskin-Robbins ice cream sold to U.S. franchisees, refranchising gains, transfer fees from franchisees, revenue from our company-owned restaurants, and online training fees.

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Franchisees fund the vast majority of the cost of new restaurant development. As a result, we are able to grow our system with lower capital requirements than many of our competitors. With only 36 company-owned points of distribution as of June 30, 2012, we are less affected by store-level costs and profitability and fluctuations in commodity costs than other QSR operators.

Our franchisees fund substantially all of the advertising that supports both brands. Those advertising funds also fund the cost of our marketing personnel. Royalty payments and advertising fund contributions typically are made on a weekly basis for restaurants in the U.S., which limits our working capital needs. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, franchisee contributions to the U.S. advertising funds were $161.8 million.

We operate and report financial information on a 52- or 53-week year on a 13-week quarter (or 14-week fourth quarter, when applicable) basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13th Saturday of each quarter (or 14th Saturday of the fourth quarter, when applicable). The data periods contained within the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2012.

Selected Operating and Financial Highlights

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Franchisee-reported sales (in millions):
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	1,574.9			1,463.2			3,021.1			2,762.2
Dunkin’ Donuts International		164.9			162.4			325.4			315.5
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		158.7			150.5			272.7			253.4
Baskin-Robbins International		374.5			352.2			637.5			588.0
Total franchisee-reported sales	$	2,273.0			2,128.3			4,256.7			3,919.1
Systemwide sales growth		6.9	%		6.9	%		8.7	%		6.2	%
Comparable store sales growth:
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.		4.0	%		3.8	%		5.5	%		3.4	%
Dunkin’ Donuts International(1)		3.5	%		n/a			3.1	%		n/a
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		4.6	%		(2.8	)%		6.4	%		(1.9	)%
Baskin-Robbins International(1)		1.5	%		n/a			4.0	%		n/a
Total revenues (in thousands)	$	172,387			156,972			324,759			296,185
Operating income (in thousands)		46,138			61,794			101,333			106,630
Adjusted operating income (in thousands)		78,937			69,221			141,920			121,792
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands (in thousands)		18,497			17,162			44,447			15,439
Adjusted net income (in thousands)		40,325			24,717			70,948			34,239

(1) Comparable store sales growth data was not available for our international segments until fiscal year 2012.

Our financial results are largely driven by changes in systemwide sales, which include sales by all points of distribution, whether owned by Dunkin’ Brands or by its franchisees and licensees. While we do not record sales by franchisees or licensees as revenue, we believe that this information is important in obtaining an understanding of our financial performance. We believe systemwide sales growth and franchisee-reported sales information aid in understanding how we derive royalty revenue, assists readers in evaluating our performance relative to competitors, and indicates the strength of our franchised brands. Comparable store sales growth represents the growth in average weekly sales for restaurants that have been open at least 54 weeks that have reported sales in the current and comparable prior year week.

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Overall growth in systemwide sales of 6.9% and 8.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, resulted from the following:

• Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. systemwide sales growth of 7.8% and 9.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, as a result of 241 net new restaurants opened since June 25, 2011 and comparable store sales growth of 4.0% and 5.5%, respectively, driven by both increases in average ticket and transactions. Increases in transactions and average ticket resulted from strong beverage sales growth, especially in cold beverages, differentiated breakfast and afternoon sandwich offerings, sales of K-Cup portion packs, and a focused marketing campaign.

• Dunkin’ Donuts International systemwide sales growth of 1.5% and 3.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, driven primarily by increased sales in the Middle East and Asia.

• Baskin-Robbins U.S. systemwide sales growth of 5.5% and 7.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, resulted primarily from comparable store sales growth of 4.6% and 6.4%, respectively, driven by product news, custom cake sales, and new beverages.

• Baskin-Robbins International systemwide sales growth of 6.3% and 8.4% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, primarily as a result of increased sales in South Korea and Japan.

The increase in total revenues of approximately $15.4 million, or 9.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the comparable period of 2011 primarily resulted from increased franchise fees and royalty income of $7.8 million, increased sales of ice cream products of $3.2 million, and a $2.6 million increase in other revenues resulting from additional company-owned restaurants. The increase in total revenues of approximately $28.6 million, or 9.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the comparable period of 2011 primarily resulted from increased franchise fees and royalty income of $17.9 million, a $4.8 million increase in other revenues resulting from additional company-owned restaurants, and increased sales of ice cream products of $3.2 million.

Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $15.7 million, or 25.3%, from the comparable period of the prior year. This decrease resulted primarily from a $20.7 million increase in the legal reserve related to the Bertico litigation and $3.7 million of costs associated with the announced closure of our ice cream manufacturing plant in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, offset by the $7.8 million increase in franchise fees and royalty income. Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased $5.3 million, or 5.0%, from the comparable period of the prior year primarily from the increase in the Bertico legal reserve and the costs associated with the announced closure of our ice cream manufacturing plant, offset by the $17.9 million increase in franchise fees and royalty income.

Adjusted operating income increased $9.7 million, or 14.0%, for the three months ended June 30, 2012 primarily as a result of the increase in revenues and continued general and administrative expense leverage. Adjusted operating income increased $20.1 million, or 16.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 driven by the $17.9 million increase in franchise fees and royalty income and a $3.8 million increase in equity in net income from joint ventures.

Net income increased $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 resulting from a $12.3 million decrease in interest expense and a $5.2 million decrease in loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions due to costs recorded in the prior year resulting from the upsizing and repricing of long-term debt, offset by the $15.7 million decrease in operating income. Net income increased $29.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 resulting from a $29.5 million decrease in interest expense and a $16.2 million decrease in loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions, offset by an $11.0 million increase in tax expense and the $5.3 million decrease in operating income.

Adjusted net income increased $15.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 primarily as a result of a $12.3 million decrease in interest expense and a $9.7 million increase in adjusted operating income, offset by a $6.4 million increase in income tax expense resulting from the higher profit. Adjusted net income increased

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$36.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily as a result of a $29.5 million decrease in interest expense and a $20.1 million increase in adjusted operating income, offset by a $12.6 million increase in income tax expense resulting from the higher profit.

Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are non-GAAP measures reflecting operating income and net income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, impairment charges, and other non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual charges, net of the tax impact of such adjustments in the case of adjusted net income. The Company uses adjusted operating income and adjusted net income as key performance measures for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. We also believe adjusted operating income and adjusted net income provide our investors with useful information regarding our historical operating results. These non-GAAP measurements are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. Use of the terms adjusted operating income and adjusted net income may differ from similar measures reported by other companies. Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are reconciled from operating income and net income determined under GAAP as follows:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
	(In thousands)
Operating income	$	46,138			61,794			101,333			106,630
Adjustments:
Amortization of other intangible assets		6,783			7,023			13,648			14,105
Impairment charges		377			404			386			1,057
Secondary offering costs		1,281			—			2,195			—
Peterborough plant closure costs(1)		3,678			—			3,678			—
Bertico litigation(2)		20,680			—			20,680			—
Adjusted operating income	$	78,937			69,221			141,920			121,792
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands	$	18,497			17,162			44,447			15,439
Adjustments:
Amortization of other intangible assets		6,783			7,023			13,648			14,105
Impairment charges		377			404			386			1,057
Secondary offering costs		1,281			—			2,195			—
Peterborough plant closure costs(1)		3,678			—			3,678			—
Bertico litigation(2)		20,680			—			20,680			—
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			5,165			—			16,172
Tax impact of adjustments, excluding Bertico litigation(3)		(4,848	)		(5,037	)		(7,963	)		(12,534	)
Tax impact of Bertico adjustment(4)		(6,123	)		—			(6,123	)		—
Adjusted net income	$	40,325			24,717			70,948			34,239

(1) Represents costs incurred related to the announced closure of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream manufacturing plant in Peterborough, Canada, including $1.9 million of severance-related charges, $1.1 million of accelerated depreciation, and other transition-related costs.

(2) Represents the incremental legal reserve recorded related to the Quebec Superior Court’s ruling in the Bertico litigation, in which the Court found for the Plaintiffs and issued a judgment against Dunkin’ Brands in the amount of approximately $C16.4 million, plus costs and interest.

(3) Tax impact of adjustments, excluding the Bertico litigation, calculated at a 40% effective tax rate for each period presented.

(4) Tax impact of Bertico litigation adjustment calculated as if the incremental reserve had not been recorded. The tax impact includes $3.9 million representing the actual direct tax benefit expected to be realized, as well as a $2.2 million tax benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2012 that is expected to fully reverse in the third and fourth quarters of 2012 based on interim tax provision requirements.

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Earnings per share

Earnings per share and diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share were as follows:

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Earnings (loss) per share:
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		0.83			n/a		1.68
Common—basic		0.15		(0.04	)		0.37		(0.55	)
Common—diluted		0.15		(0.04	)		0.36		(0.55	)
Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share		0.33		0.25			0.58		0.35

On August 1, 2011, the Company completed an initial public offering in which 22,250,000 shares of common stock were sold at an initial public offering price of $19.00 per share. Immediately prior to the offering, each share of the Company’s Class L common stock converted into approximately 2.4338 shares of common stock. The number of common shares used in the calculation of diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 gives effect to the conversion of all outstanding shares of Class L common stock at the conversion factor of 2.4338 common shares for each Class L share, as if the conversion was completed at the beginning of that fiscal period. The calculation of diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share also includes the dilutive effect of common restricted shares and stock options, using the treasury stock method. No pro forma adjustments have been made to the number of common shares used in the calculation of diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share for the three or six months ended June 30, 2012, as all Class L common stock had converted to common shares prior to the beginning of that fiscal period. Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share is calculated using adjusted net income, as defined above.

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Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and our use of the term diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share may vary from similar measures reported by others in our industry due to the potential differences in the method of calculation. Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share should not be considered as an alternative to earnings (loss) per share derived in accordance with GAAP. Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share has important limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations, we rely primarily on our GAAP results. However, we believe that presenting diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share is appropriate to provide additional information to investors to compare our performance prior to and after the completion of our initial public offering and related conversion of Class L shares into common, as well as to provide investors with useful information regarding our historical operating results. The following table sets forth the computation of diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
	(In thousands, except share and per share data)
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders:
Adjusted net income	$	40,325			24,717			70,948			34,239
Less: Adjusted net income allocated to participating securities		(71	)		(236	)		(142	)		(328	)
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders	$	40,254			24,481			70,806			33,911
Pro forma weighted average number of common shares—diluted:
Weighted average number of Class L shares		—			22,866,486			—			22,841,801
Class L conversion factor		—			2.4338			—			2.4338
Weighted average number of converted Class L shares		—			55,653,044			—			55,592,963
Weighted average number of common shares		120,095,118			41,522,343			119,888,657			41,446,342
Pro forma weighted average number of common shares—basic		120,095,118			97,175,387			119,888,657			97,039,305
Incremental dilutive common shares(1)		1,890,406			804,081			1,762,195			402,041
Pro forma weighted average number of common shares—diluted		121,985,524			97,979,468			121,650,852			97,441,346
Diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share	$	0.33			0.25			0.58			0.35

(1) Represents the dilutive effect of restricted shares and stock options, using the treasury stock method.

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Results of operations

Consolidated results of operations

	Three months ended									Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)					June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)
					$		%							$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)									(In thousands, except percentages)
Franchise fees and royalty income	$	105,928		98,139		7,789		7.9	%	$	201,972		184,098		17,874		9.7	%
Rental income		26,002		24,143		1,859		7.7	%		48,941		46,274		2,667		5.8	%
Sales of ice cream products		28,442		25,225		3,217		12.8	%		51,165		47,941		3,224		6.7	%
Other revenues		12,015		9,465		2,550		26.9	%		22,681		17,872		4,809		26.9	%
Total revenues	$	172,387		156,972		15,415		9.8	%	$	324,759		296,185		28,574		9.6	%

Total revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $15.4 million, or 9.8%, and $28.6 million, or 9.6%, respectively. The increase in total revenues was driven by an increase in franchise fees and royalty income of $7.8 million and $17.9 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, mainly as a result of Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. systemwide sales growth. Sales of ice cream products also increased $3.2 million in both the three and six month periods driven by strong sales in the Middle East. Other revenues also contributed $2.6 million and $4.8 million to the overall increase in revenues for the three and six month periods, respectively, driven by an increase in sales at company-owned restaurants due to the acquisition of restaurants since the prior year.

	Three months ended										Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)						June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)
					$			%							$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Occupancy expenses-franchised restaurants	$	12,912		12,917		(5	)		0.0	%	$	25,832		25,205		627			2.5	%
Cost of ice cream products		19,971		18,696		1,275			6.8	%		36,789		33,820		2,969			8.8	%
General and administrative expenses, net		84,026		54,057		29,969			55.4	%		141,866		107,943		33,923			31.4	%
Depreciation and amortization		14,116		13,119		997			7.6	%		27,170		26,327		843			3.2	%
Impairment charges		377		404		(27	)		(6.7	)%		386		1,057		(671	)		(63.5	)%
Total operating costs and expenses	$	131,402		99,193		32,209			32.5	%	$	232,043		194,352		37,691			19.4	%
Equity in net income of joint ventures		5,153		4,015		1,138			28.3	%		8,617		4,797		3,820			79.6	%
Operating income	$	46,138		61,794		(15,656	)		(25.3	)%	$	101,333		106,630		(5,297	)		(5.0	)%

Occupancy expenses for franchised restaurants for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 remained consistent with the prior year, with fluctuations resulting from higher sales at locations with sales-based rent and changes in lease reserves recorded for closed locations.

Net margin on ice cream products for the three months ended June 30, 2012 increased $1.9 million, or 29.7%, from the prior year primarily as a result of the increased volume to the Middle East. Net margin on ice cream products for the six months ended June 30, 2012 remained consistent with the prior year as overall volumes remained consistent.

General and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were impacted by an incremental legal reserve of $20.7 million recorded upon the Canadian court’s ruling in June 2012 in the Bertico litigation. Also impacting general and administrative expenses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were $2.5 million of costs associated with the announced closure of our ice cream manufacturing plant in Canada, consisting primarily of severance and other transition-related costs. General and administrative expenses

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for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 also include $1.3 million and $2.2 million, respectively, of transaction costs and incremental share-based compensation related to the secondary offering that was completed in April 2012.

Excluding the items noted above, general and administrative expenses increased $5.6 million, or 10.4%, and $8.5 million, or 7.9%, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively. These increases in general and administrative expenses were primarily driven by $4.1 million and $8.4 million increases in personnel costs for the three and six month periods, respectively, related to continued investments in our Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. contiguous growth strategy and higher projected incentive compensation payouts. Also contributing to the increase in general and administrative expenses was $2.1 million and $3.8 million of additional company-owned restaurant costs for the three and six month periods, respectively, due to the acquisition of restaurants since the prior year. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, these increases were offset by a $3.5 million decline in professional and legal expenses.

Depreciation and amortization for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively, from the prior year comparable periods. These increases resulted primarily from $1.1 million of accelerated depreciation recorded in the current year resulting from the announced closure of the ice cream manufacturing plant in Canada by October 2012.

As a result of the announced closure of our ice cream manufacturing plant, the Company expects to incur a total reduction to operating income associated with the plant closing and transition of between $16 million and $18 million in fiscal year 2012, of which $4 million is non-cash, accelerated depreciation on existing plant assets. Additionally, the Company expects to realize annual pre-tax savings in cost of ice cream products of approximately $4 million to $5 million beginning in fiscal year 2013.

The decrease in impairment charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted from the timing of lease terminations in the ordinary course, which results in the write-off of favorable lease intangible assets and leasehold improvements.

Equity in net income of joint ventures increased $1.1 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, driven primarily by a reduction of $1.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in depreciation and amortization expense reported for South Korea. The reduction in depreciation in amortization expense resulted from the impairment charge recorded by the Company in fiscal year 2011 related to the underlying goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets of the South Korea joint venture. The remaining increase in equity in net income of joint ventures for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was driven by strong performance in our South Korea and Japan joint ventures’ Baskin-Robbins businesses in the first quarter of 2012. The Japan joint venture was also negatively impacted in the prior year by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

	Three months ended										Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)						June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011			Increase (Decrease)
					$			%								$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Interest expense, net	$	16,551		28,808		(12,257	)		(42.5	)%	$	33,129		62,575			(29,446	)		(47.1	)%
Loss on debt extinguishment		—		5,165		(5,165	)		(100.0	)%		—		16,172			(16,172	)		(100.0	)%
Other losses (gains), net		267		64		203			317.2	%		207		(412	)		619			150.2	%
Total other expense	$	16,818		34,037		(17,219	)		(50.6	)%	$	33,336		78,335			(44,999	)		(57.4	)%

The decrease in net interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted primarily from the repayment of higher-rate senior notes with proceeds from term loan upsizing transactions in February and May

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2011 and the Company’s initial public offering completed in August 2011. Additionally, the Company further reduced interest expense by re-pricing its outstanding term loans in conjunction with the February and May 2011 upsize transactions.

The loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 resulted from the term loan upsize and re-pricing transactions and related repayments of senior notes completed in the first and second quarters of 2011. No similar transactions occurred during the three or six months ended June 30, 2012.

The increase in other losses, net, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 resulted primarily from additional foreign exchange losses due to unfavorable fluctuations in the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year.

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
	($ in thousands, except percentages)
Income before income taxes	$	29,320			27,757			67,997			28,295
Provision for income taxes		11,101			10,595			23,864			12,856
Effective tax rate		37.9	%		38.2	%		35.1	%		45.4	%

The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was consistent with the prior year at approximately 38%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was favorably impacted by a net tax benefit of approximately $2.6 million primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions for which settlement with the taxing authorities was reached during the period. The higher effective tax rate for the six months ended June 25, 2011 was primarily attributable to enacted increases in state tax rates, which resulted in additional deferred tax expense of approximately $1.9 million in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 25, 2011 was also impacted by reduced income before income taxes, driven by the loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transaction, which magnified the impact of permanent and other tax differences.

Operating segments

We operate four reportable operating segments: Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Dunkin’ Donuts International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International. We evaluate the performance of our segments and allocate resources to them based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, foreign currency gains and losses, other gains and losses, and unallocated corporate charges, referred to as segment profit. Segment profit for the Dunkin’ Donuts International and Baskin-Robbins International segments include equity in net income from joint ventures. For reconciliations to total revenues and income before income taxes, see the notes to our consolidated financial statements. Revenues for all segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues not included in segment revenues include revenue earned through arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used and revenue generated from online training programs for franchisees that are not allocated to a specific segment.

Subsequent to December 31, 2011 and as part of fiscal year 2012 management reporting, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants are now included in the Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment revenues. Prior to fiscal year 2012, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants were excluded from segment revenues. Additionally, revenue and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins’ sales to United States military locations located internationally were previously included in the Baskin-Robbins International segment, but are now included within the Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment. Revenues for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. and revenues and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Baskin-Robbins International in the tables below have been restated to reflect these changes for all periods presented. There was no impact to Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment profit as the net operating income earned from company-owned restaurants was previously included in segment profit.

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Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.

	Three months ended									Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)					June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)
					$		%							$		%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	84,897		78,321		6,576		8.4	%	$	162,749		147,626		15,123		10.2	%
Franchise fees		6,363		5,580		783		14.0	%		12,569		10,790		1,779		16.5	%
Rental income		24,789		22,665		2,124		9.4	%		46,464		43,329		3,135		7.2	%
Other revenues		6,557		3,660		2,897		79.2	%		11,878		6,989		4,889		70.0	%
Total revenues	$	122,606		110,226		12,380		11.2	%	$	233,660		208,734		24,926		11.9	%
Segment profit	$	89,918		82,605		7,313		8.9	%	$	169,859		153,312		16,547		10.8	%

The increases in Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 were primarily driven by increases in royalty income of $6.6 million and $15.1 million, respectively, as a result of increases in systemwide sales for each period. Also contributing to the increases in Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. revenues were increases in other revenues of $2.9 million and $4.9 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, driven by incremental sales from acquisitions of company-owned restaurants. Increases in rental income of $2.1 million and $3.1 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, also contributed to the increase in Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. revenues.

The increase in Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 of $7.3 million and $16.5 million, respectively, was driven by the increases in total revenues of $12.4 million and $24.9 million, respectively. Offsetting the increase in revenues were increases in professional fees, legal, and other general and administrative costs of $2.9 million and $3.5 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, primarily due to incremental costs of sales related to company-owned restaurants acquired. Also offsetting the increase in revenues were increases in personnel costs and travel of $2.1 million and $4.2 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, related to investment in our Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. contiguous growth strategy and higher projected incentive compensation payouts.

Dunkin’ Donuts International

	Three months ended												Six months ended
	June  30, 2012			June  25, 2011			Increase (Decrease)						June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011			Increase (Decrease)
							$			%								$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	3,266			3,191			75			2.4	%	$	6,724		6,297			427			6.8	%
Franchise fees		595			567			28			4.9	%		866		1,240			(374	)		(30.2	)%
Rental income		36			79			(43	)		(54.4	)%		81		164			(83	)		(50.6	)%
Other revenues		(27	)		(6	)		(21	)		(350.0	)%		147		(1	)		148			n/m
Total revenues	$	3,870			3,831			39			1.0	%	$	7,818		7,700			118			1.5	%
Segment profit	$	1,933			3,150			(1,217	)		(38.6	)%	$	5,094		6,331			(1,237	)		(19.5	)%

Revenues for Dunkin’ Donuts International remained consistent for the three months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to the prior year comparable period. Dunkin’ Donuts International revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 also remained consistent with the prior year, with a $0.4 million increase in royalty income driven by the increase in systemwide sales being offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in franchise fees as the prior year included a deposit retained from a former licensee in Mexico.

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Segment profit for Dunkin’ Donuts International decreased $1.2 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. These declines were driven by increases in personnel costs and travel of $0.6 million and $0.8 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, and increases in professional, legal, and other general and administrative costs of $0.5 million and $0.8 million for the three and six month periods, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, these increases in expenses were offset by an increase in income from the South Korea joint venture of $0.5 million.

Baskin-Robbins U.S.

	Three months ended										Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)						June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)
					$			%							$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	7,999		7,509		490			6.5	%	$	13,813		12,617		1,196			9.5	%
Franchise fees		195		299		(104	)		(34.8	)%		365		675		(310	)		(45.9	)%
Rental income		1,024		1,184		(160	)		(13.5	)%		2,067		2,402		(335	)		(13.9	)%
Sales of ice cream products		1,155		1,022		133			13.0	%		2,103		1,928		175			9.1	%
Other revenues		2,367		2,808		(441	)		(15.7	)%		4,244		4,651		(407	)		(8.8	)%
Total revenues	$	12,740		12,822		(82	)		(0.6	)%	$	22,592		22,273		319			1.4	%
Segment profit	$	8,860		7,101		1,759			24.8	%	$	14,317		11,576		2,741			23.7	%

Revenues for Baskin-Robbins U.S. for the three months ended June 30, 2012 remained flat with the prior year, with the increase in royalty income of $0.5 million driven by the increase in systemwide sales being offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in other revenues driven primarily by a decline in licensing income. Baskin-Robbins U.S. revenues increased $0.3 million, or 1.4%, for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily from an increase of $1.2 million in royalty income driven by the increase in systemwide sales. This increase was offset by declines in other revenues of $0.4 million, franchise fees of $0.3 million, and rental income of $0.3 million.

Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $1.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively. These segment profit increases resulted primarily from decreases in other general and administrative expenses of $1.6 million and $2.2 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, driven by costs incurred in the prior year related to the roll-out of a new point-of-sale system for Baskin-Robbins franchisees and additional contributions made to the Baskin-Robbins advertising fund to support brand-building advertising in the prior year. The remaining increase in Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment profit for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily resulted from the increase in revenues.

Baskin-Robbins International

	Three months ended											Six months ended
	June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011			Increase (Decrease)						June  30, 2012		June  25, 2011		Increase (Decrease)
						$			%							$			%
	(In thousands, except percentages)
Royalty income	$	2,336		2,292			44			1.9	%	$	4,343		4,128		215			5.2	%
Franchise fees		277		380			(103	)		(27.1	)%		543		725		(182	)		(25.1	)%
Rental income		136		153			(17	)		(11.1	)%		285		304		(19	)		(6.3	)%
Sales of ice cream products		27,287		24,203			3,084			12.7	%		49,062		46,013		3,049			6.6	%
Other revenues		70		(89	)		159			(178.7	)%		114		25		89			356.0	%
Total revenues	$	30,106		26,939			3,167			11.8	%	$	54,347		51,195		3,152			6.2	%
Segment profit	$	11,842		10,279			1,563			15.2	%	$	19,124		18,266		858			4.7	%

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Baskin-Robbins International revenues increased $3.2 million for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, primarily as a result of increases in sales of ice cream products of $3.1 million and $3.0 million for the three and six month periods, respectively, driven by strong sales to the Middle East.

Baskin-Robbins International segment profit increased $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 primarily due to a $1.9 million increase in net margin on ice cream sales driven by the increase in volume to the Middle East.

Baskin-Robbins International segment profit increased $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 primarily due to a $1.4 million increase in joint venture income resulting from strong performance in our South Korea joint venture’s Baskin-Robbins business, as well as increased income from the Japan joint venture as the prior year reflects a negative impact of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami on our Japan joint venture’s results. Offsetting this increase in segment profit was an increase in professional, legal, and other general and administrative costs of $0.4 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of June 30, 2012, we held $218.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, which included $83.3 million of cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs. In addition, as of June 30, 2012, we had a borrowing capacity of $88.9 million under our $100.0 million revolving credit facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, net cash provided by operating activities was $26.9 million, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $38.5 million for the six months ended June 25, 2011. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2012 includes a decrease of $39.8 million in cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs, which was primarily driven by seasonality of our gift card program. Excluding cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs, we generated $57.0 million of free cash flow during the six months ended June 30, 2012, calculated as follows (in thousands):

	Six months ended June 30, 2012
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	26,908
Plus: Decrease in cash held for advertising funds and reserved for gift card/certificate programs		39,826
Less: Additions to property and equipment		(9,748	)
Free cash flow	$	56,986

Net cash provided by operating activities of $26.9 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was primarily driven by net income of $44.1 million, increased by depreciation and amortization of $27.2 million, and dividends received from joint ventures of $4.4 million, offset by $30.9 million of changes in operating assets and liabilities and $17.8 million of other net non-cash reconciling adjustments. The $30.9 million of changes in operating assets and liabilities was primarily driven by the seasonality of our gift card program, offset by the increase in the legal reserve for the Bertico litigation. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, we invested $9.7 million in capital additions to property and equipment. Net cash used in financing activities was $43.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2012, driven primarily by dividend payments of $36.1 million and $10.4 million in repayments of long-term debt. In March 2012, the Company announced the initiation of a regular cash dividend to shareholders, paying the initial two quarterly dividends of $0.15 per share on March 28, 2012 and May 16, 2012.

The senior credit facility is guaranteed by certain of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc.’s wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries and includes a term loan facility and a revolving credit facility. The aggregate borrowings available under the senior secured credit facility are approximately $1.6 billion, consisting of a full-drawn approximately $1.5 billion term loan facility and an undrawn $100.0 million revolving credit facility under which there was $88.9 million in

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available borrowings and $11.1 million of letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2012. The senior credit facility requires principal amortization repayments to be made on term loan borrowings equal to approximately $15.0 million per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments through September 2017. The final scheduled principal payment on the outstanding borrowings under the term loan is due in November 2017. Additionally, following the end of each fiscal year, the Company is required to prepay an amount equal to 25% of excess cash flow (as defined in the senior credit facility) for such fiscal year. If DBI’s leverage ratio, which is a measure of DBI’s outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the credit facility), is less than 4.00x, no excess cash flow payments are required. Under the terms of the senior credit facility, the first excess cash flow payment was due in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow and leverage ratio. In December 2011, the Company made an additional principal payment of $11.8 million that was applied to the 2011 excess cash flow payment due in the first quarter of 2012. Based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow, considering all payments made, the excess cash flow payment required in the first quarter of 2012 was $2.4 million. The excess cash flow payments may be applied to required principal payments. However, the Company intends on making quarterly payments of $4.0 million, which are reflected in the current portion of long-term debt at June 30, 2012.

Borrowings under the term loan bear interest, payable at least quarterly. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility (excluding letters of credit) bear interest, payable at least quarterly. We also pay a 0.5% commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the revolver. The fee for letter of credit amounts outstanding is 3.0%. The revolving credit facility expires in November 2015. As of June 30, 2012, borrowings under the senior credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate (c) the LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, and (d) 2.0% or (2) a LIBOR rate provided that LIBOR shall not be lower than 1.0%. The applicable margin under the senior credit facility is 2.0% for loans based upon the base rate and 3.0% for loans based upon the LIBOR rate.

The senior credit facility requires us to comply on a quarterly basis with certain financial covenants, including a maximum ratio (the “leverage ratio”) of debt to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) and a minimum ratio (the “interest coverage ratio”) of adjusted EBITDA to interest expense, each of which becomes more restrictive over time. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, the terms of the senior credit facility require that we maintain a leverage ratio of no more than 8.25 to 1.00 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.55 to 1.00. The leverage ratio financial covenant will become more restrictive over time and will require us to maintain a leverage ratio of no more than 6.25 to 1.00 by the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. The interest coverage ratio financial covenant will also become more restrictive over time and will require us to maintain an interest coverage ratio of no less than 1.95 to 1.00 by the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. Failure to comply with either of these covenants would result in an event of default under our senior credit facility unless waived by our senior credit facility lenders. An event of default under our senior credit facility can result in the acceleration of our indebtedness under the facility. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure used to determine our compliance with certain covenants contained in our senior credit facility, including our leverage ratio. Adjusted EBITDA is defined in our senior credit facility as net income/(loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment of long-lived assets, as adjusted for the items summarized in the table below. Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and our use of the term adjusted EBITDA varies from others in our industry due to the potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation and differences due to items subject to interpretation. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, as a measure of operating performance or as an alternative to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA has important limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because of these limitations we rely primarily on our GAAP results. However, we believe that presenting adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors to demonstrate compliance with our financing covenants. As of June 30, 2012, we were in compliance with our senior credit facility financial covenants, including a leverage ratio of 4.11 to 1.00 and an interest coverage ratio of 4.83 to 1.00, which were calculated for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 based upon the adjustments to EBITDA, as

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provided for under the terms of our senior credit facility. The following is a reconciliation of our net income to such adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 (in thousands):

	Twelve months ended June 30, 2012
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands	$	63,136
Interest expense		75,618
Income tax expense		43,379
Depreciation and amortization		53,365
Impairment charges		1,389
Korea joint venture impairment, net(a)		18,776
EBITDA		255,663
Adjustments:
Non-cash adjustments(b)		30,500
Transaction costs(c)		2,185
Sponsor management fees(d)		14,920
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions(e)		18,050
Severance charges(f)		3,345
Other(g)		7,338
Total adjustments		76,338
Adjusted EBITDA	$	332,001

(a) Represents an impairment of the investment in the Korea joint venture of $19.8 million, less a reduction in depreciation and amortization, net of tax, of $1.0 million resulting from the allocation of the impairment charge to the underlying intangible and long-lived assets of the joint venture during the three months ended December 31, 2011.

(b) Represents non-cash adjustments, including stock compensation expense, legal reserves, and other non-cash gains and losses.

(c) Represents direct and indirect cost and expenses related to the Company’s refinancing, initial public offering, and secondary offering transactions.

(d) Represents annual fees paid to the Sponsors under a management agreement, which terminated upon the consummation of the initial public offering in July 2011, and includes $14.7 million in fees related to such termination.

(e) Represents gains/losses recorded and related transaction costs associated with the refinancing and repayment of long-term debt, including the write-off of deferred financing costs and original issue discount, as well as pre-payment premiums.

(f) Represents severance and related benefits costs associated with non-recurring reorganizations.

(g) Represents one-time costs and fees associated with entry into new markets, costs associated with various franchisee-related information technology investments and one-time market research programs, and the net impact of other non-recurring and individually insignificant adjustments.

Based upon our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we believe that the cash generated from our operations and amounts available under our revolving credit facility will be adequate to meet our anticipated debt service requirements, capital expenditures and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months. We believe that we will be able to meet these obligations even if we experience no growth in sales or profits. There can be no assurance, however, that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available under our revolving credit facility or otherwise to enable us to service our

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indebtedness, including our senior secured credit facility, or to make anticipated capital expenditures. Our future operating performance and our ability to service, extend or refinance the senior secured credit facility will be subject to future economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance, which permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012, and will be applied when performing our annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in the foreign exchange or interest rate risks discussed in Part II, Item  7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 4.       Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2012. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2012, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II.        Other Information

Item 1.       Legal Proceedings

In May 2003, a group of Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees from Quebec, Canada filed a lawsuit against the Company on a variety of claims, based on events which primarily occurred 10 to 15 years ago, including but not limited to, alleging that the Company breached its franchise agreements and provided inadequate management and support to Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees in Quebec (“Bertico litigation”). On June 22, 2012, the Quebec Superior Court found for the plaintiffs and issued a judgment against the Company in the amount of approximately $C16.4 million (approximately $15.9 million), plus costs and interest, representing loss in value of the franchises and lost profits. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company increased its estimated liability related to the Bertico litigation by $20.7 million to $24.6 million as of June 30, 2012, reflecting the judgment amount and estimated plaintiff legal costs and interest. The Company had previously recorded an estimated liability of approximately $3.9 million, representing the Company’s best estimate within the range of losses which could be incurred in connection with this matter. The Company strongly disagrees with the decision reached by the Court and believes the damages awarded were unwarranted. As such, the Company is vigorously appealing the decision.

The Company is engaged in several other matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by the Company. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, contingent liabilities, excluding the Bertico litigation, totaling $1.8 million and $736 thousand, respectively, were included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets to reflect the Company’s estimate of the potential loss which may be incurred in connection with these matters. While the Company intends to vigorously defend its positions against all claims in these lawsuits and disputes, it is reasonably possible that the losses in connection with these matters could increase by up to an additional $2.0 million based on the outcome of ongoing litigation or negotiations.

Item 1A.       Risk Factors.

Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011:

We are subject to certain phase-in provisions of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules and, as a result, we will not immediately be subject to certain corporate governance requirements.

The Sponsors no longer control a majority of the voting power of our outstanding common stock. As a result, we are not a “controlled company” within the meaning of the corporate governance standards of The NASDAQ Global Select Market. However, we are entitled to rely on phase-in provisions for certain corporate governance requirements, including:

• the requirement that we have a nominating and corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors;

• the requirement that we have a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors; and

• the requirement that we have a majority of independent directors on our board of directors.

We may continue to utilize these phase-in provisions. Accordingly, you may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of The NASDAQ Global Select Market for up to the expiration of the phase-in period on April 4, 2013.

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Item 2.       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On July 25, 2012, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $500 million of outstanding shares of our common stock. Under the authorization, purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time subject to market conditions. This repurchase authorization expires two years from the date of approval. No shares have been repurchased pursuant to the program.

Item 3.       Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.       Mine Safety Disclosures

None.

Item 5.       Other Information

None.

Item 6.       Exhibits

(a) Exhibits:

31.1	Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to the Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to the Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2	Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Ex. 101.INS* XBRL Instance Document
Ex. 101.SCH* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
Ex. 101.CAL* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.LAB* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.PRE* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Ex. 101.DEF* XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.

Date: August 3, 2012	By:	/s/ Nigel Travis
		Nigel Travis, Chief Executive Officer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.

I, Nigel Travis, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

August 3, 2012	/s/ Nigel Travis
Date	Nigel Travis Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DUNKIN’ BRANDS GROUP, INC.

I, Paul Carbone, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

August 3, 2012	/s/ Paul Carbone
Date	Paul Carbone Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Nigel Travis, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that based on my knowledge:

1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Nigel Travis

Nigel Travis

Chief Executive Officer

Dated: August 3, 2012

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. and will be retained by Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Paul Carbone, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that based on my knowledge:

1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Paul Carbone

Paul Carbone

Chief Financial Officer

Dated: August 3, 2012

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. and will be retained by Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Other Current Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Liabilities [Line Items]
Gift card/certificate liability	$ 95,443	$ 144,965
Accrued salary and benefits	25,019	31,001
Accrued legal liabilities (see note 11(d))	26,314	4,658
Accrued professional costs	2,915	3,427
Accrued interest	330	659
Other	16,780	15,887
Total other current liabilities	$ 166,801	$ 200,597

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (Repurchase of common stock, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Jul. 25, 2012
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase expiration term	2 years
Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common stock share repurchase program amount	500

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Earnings Per Shares - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive security excluded from calculation, restricted stock awards	224,000
Anti-dilutive security excluded from calculation, stock option	1,211,000

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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 25, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 25, 2011
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands-basic and diluted	$ 18,497		$ 17,162		$ 44,447		$ 15,439
Allocation of net income (loss) to common stockholders:
Common-basic	18,467	[1],[2]	(1,821)	[1],[2]	44,334	[1],[2]	(22,875)	[1],[2]
Common-diluted	18,467	[1],[2]	(1,821)	[1],[2]	44,354	[1],[2]	(22,875)	[1],[2]
Weighted average number of common shares:
Common-basic	120,095,118		41,522,343		119,888,657		41,446,342
Common-diluted	121,985,524		41,522,343		121,650,852		41,446,342
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Common-basic	$ 0.15		$ (0.04)		$ 0.37		$ (0.55)
Common-diluted	$ 0.15		$ (0.04)		$ 0.36		$ (0.55)
Common Class L
Allocation of net income (loss) to common stockholders:
Class L-basic and diluted			$ 18,983	[1]			$ 38,314	[1]
Weighted average number of common shares:
Class L-basic and diluted			22,866,486				22,841,801
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Class L-basic and diluted			$ 0.83				$ 1.68

[1] As the Company had both Class L and common stock outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 and Class L had preference with respect to all distributions, earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which requires the allocation of earnings to each class of common stock. The numerator in calculating Class L basic and diluted earnings per share is the Class L preference amount accrued at 9% per annum during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

[2] Net income allocated to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012 excludes $30 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, and $113 thousand and $93 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, that is allocated to participating securities. Participating securities consist of unvested (restricted) shares that contain a nonforfeitable right to participate in dividends. No net loss was allocated to participating securities for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 as the participating securities do not participate in losses.

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Changes in Franchised and Company-Owned Points of Distribution (Detail)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Distributor	Jun. 25, 2011 Distributor	Jun. 30, 2012 Distributor	Jun. 25, 2011 Distributor
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Franchised points of distribution-beginning of period	16,843	16,266	16,763	16,162
Franchises opened	288	314	569	594
Franchises closed	(150)	(174)	(348)	(361)
Net transfers (to) from company-owned points of distribution	(1)		(4)	11
Franchised points of distribution in operation-end of period	16,980	16,406	16,980	16,406
Company-owned points of distribution-end of period	36	21	36	21
Total systemwide points of distribution-end of period	17,016	16,427	17,016	16,427

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Other Current Liabilities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2012		December 31,     2011
Gift card/certificate liability	$	95,443		144,965
Accrued salary and benefits		25,019		31,001
Accrued legal liabilities (see note 11(d))		26,314		4,658
Accrued professional costs		2,915		3,427
Accrued interest		330		659
Other		16,780		15,887
Total other current liabilities	$	166,801		200,597

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended				6 Months Ended			1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Lease Agreements USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Lease Agreements USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Purchase Commitment Transaction 01 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Purchase Commitment Transaction 01 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Purchase Commitment Transaction 02 USD ($)	Jun. 22, 2012 Bertico litigation USD ($)	Jun. 22, 2012 Bertico litigation CAD	May 31, 2003 Bertico litigation USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Bertico litigation USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Supply Commitment USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 Supply Commitment USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Minimum	Dec. 31, 2011 Minimum	Jun. 30, 2012 Maximum	Dec. 31, 2011 Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Guarantee obligation, maximum exposure	$ 5,200,000	$ 6,900,000	$ 7,000,000	$ 10,500,000	$ 7,400,000	$ 7,800,000	$ 7,500,000					$ 20,200,000	$ 23,900,000
Franchisees financing term														3 years	3 years	10 years	10 years
Fair value of the guarantee liability	737,000	754,000
Fair value of the guarantee assets	781,000	874,000
Reserve for guarantee liabilities	466,000	390,000
Guarantee to third party to ensure franchisees will purchase or sell certain volume of product, term					10 years	10 years	4 years
Guarantee obligation related to property lease, expiration year			2026
Standby letters of credit	11,100,000	11,200,000
Amounts drawn on letters of credit	0	0
Litigation description										A group of Dunkin' Donuts franchisees from Quebec, Canada filed a lawsuit against the Company on a variety of claims, based on events which primarily occurred 10 to 15 years ago
Litigation expense								15,900,000	16,400,000
Increase in estimated liability related to litigation	2,000,000										20,700,000
Contingent liabilities related to legal matters	1,800,000	736,000									24,600,000
Estimated litigation liability										$ 3,900,000

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Segment Profit by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Corporate and other	$ (51,922)	$ (27,818)	$ (79,505)	$ (55,471)
Interest expense, net	(16,551)	(28,808)	(33,129)	(62,575)
Depreciation and amortization	(14,116)	(13,119)	(27,170)	(26,327)
Impairment charges	(377)	(404)	(386)	(1,057)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		(5,165)		(16,172)
Other gains, net	(267)	(64)	(207)	412
Income before income taxes	29,320	27,757	67,997	28,295
Reportable Segment
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	112,553	103,135	208,394	189,485
Reportable Segment | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	89,918	82,605	169,859	153,312
Reportable Segment | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	1,933	3,150	5,094	6,331
Reportable Segment | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	8,860	7,101	14,317	11,576
Reportable Segment | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Reportable segment profit	$ 11,842	$ 10,279	$ 19,124	$ 18,266

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Impact of Unfavorable Leases (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items]
Impact of unfavorable operating leases acquired	$ 600	$ 846	$ 1,216	$ 1,698
Increase in rental income
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items]
Impact of unfavorable operating leases acquired	263	448	528	822
Decrease in rental expense
Lease and Rental Expense [Line Items]
Impact of unfavorable operating leases acquired	$ 337	$ 398	$ 688	$ 876

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Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty received from joint venture	$ 98,498	$ 91,313	$ 187,629	$ 170,668
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. ("BR Japan")
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty received from joint venture	621	753	1,151	1,101
BR Korea Co., Ltd. ("BR Korea")
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty received from joint venture	927	785	1,767	1,654
Related Party
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty received from joint venture	$ 1,548	$ 1,538	$ 2,918	$ 2,755

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Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class [Line Items]
Class L basic and diluted earnings per share, rate used to accrue preference amount		9.00%		9.00%
Amount excluded from net income attributable to common shareholder's basic	$ 30		$ 113
Amount excluded from net income attributable to common shareholder's diluted	$ 30		$ 93

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Franchise Fees and Royalty Income

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Franchise Fees and Royalty Income

(3) Franchise Fees and Royalty Income

Franchise fees and royalty income consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Royalty income	$	98,498		91,313		187,629		170,668
Initial franchise fees, including renewal income		7,430		6,826		14,343		13,430
Total franchise fees and royalty income	$	105,928		98,139		201,972		184,098

The changes in franchised and company-owned points of distribution were as follows:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Systemwide Points of Distribution
Franchised points of distribution—beginning of period		16,843			16,266			16,763			16,162
Franchises opened		288			314			569			594
Franchises closed		(150	)		(174	)		(348	)		(361	)
Net transfers (to) from company-owned points of distribution		(1	)		—			(4	)		11
Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of period		16,980			16,406			16,980			16,406
Company-owned points of distribution—end of period		36			21			36			21
Total systemwide points of distribution—end of period		17,016			16,427			17,016			16,427

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Equity in Net Income of Joint Ventures Reportable Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Other	$ 1,110		$ 1,890
Equity in net income of joint ventures	5,153	4,015	8,617	4,797
Reportable Segment
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Equity in net income of joint ventures	4,043	4,015	6,727	4,797
Reportable Segment | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Equity in net income of joint ventures	510	505	1,383	893
Reportable Segment | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Line Items]
Equity in net income of joint ventures	$ 3,533	$ 3,510	$ 5,344	$ 3,904

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Related-Party Transactions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions

The Company received royalties from its joint ventures as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. (“BR Japan”)	$	621		753		1,151		1,101
BR Korea Co., Ltd. (“BR Korea”)		927		785		1,767		1,654
	$	1,548		1,538		2,918		2,755

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Earnings per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands—basic and diluted	$	18,497		17,162			44,447		15,439
Allocation of net income (loss) to common stockholders (1):
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		18,983			n/a		38,314
Common—basic(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,334		(22,875	)
Common—diluted(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,354		(22,875	)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Class L—basic and diluted		n/a		22,866,486			n/a		22,841,801
Common—basic		120,095,118		41,522,343			119,888,657		41,446,342
Common—diluted		121,985,524		41,522,343			121,650,852		41,446,342
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		0.83			n/a		1.68
Common—basic		0.15		(0.04	)		0.37		(0.55	)
Common—diluted		0.15		(0.04	)		0.36		(0.55	)

(1) As the Company had both Class L and common stock outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 and Class L had preference with respect to all distributions, earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which requires the allocation of earnings to each class of common stock. The numerator in calculating Class L basic and diluted earnings per share is the Class L preference amount accrued at 9% per annum during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

(2) Net income allocated to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012 excludes $30 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, and $113 thousand and $93 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, that is allocated to participating securities. Participating securities consist of unvested (restricted) shares that contain a nonforfeitable right to participate in dividends. No net loss was allocated to participating securities for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 as the participating securities do not participate in losses.

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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended		1 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	May 16, 2012	Apr. 04, 2012	Mar. 28, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jul. 26, 2012 Dividend Declared	Jun. 30, 2012 2006 Plan	Jun. 30, 2012 2006 Plan Restricted Stock	Jun. 30, 2012 2006 Plan Employee Stock Option	Jun. 30, 2012 2011 Plan	Jun. 30, 2012 2011 Plan Restricted Stock Minimum	Jun. 30, 2012 2011 Plan Restricted Stock Maximum	Jun. 30, 2012 2011 Plan Employee Stock Option
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock sold by existing shareholders		26,400,000
Common Stock Price, Per Share		$ 29.50
Number of shares of common stock sold by existing shareholders upon exercise of options by underwriters		3,960,000
Expenses in Connection with stock offering					$ 914,000
Share based compensation expense				1,300,000			2,830,000	447,000
Options granted				1,000,000									517,900
Maximum shares of common stock that may be delivered in satisfaction of awards										12,191,145	5,012,966	7,178,179	7,000,000
Restricted stock units granted													16,381
Share-based compensations, vesting period														1 year	3 years	4 years
Options, maximum contractual term																10 years
Compensation expense related to share-based awards				2,200,000		206,000	2,800,000	447,000
Dividend per share of common stock paid	$ 0.15		$ 0.15
Dividend Paid amount	$ 18,100,000		$ 18,000,000				$ 36,114,000
Dividend per share of common stock declared				$ 0.15			$ 0.30		$ 0.15
Dividend declared, payment date									Aug. 24, 2012

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Customer	Dec. 31, 2011 Customer
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Carrying value of long term receivables	$ 4.3	$ 4.8
Carrying value of long term debt	1,458
Fair value of long term debt	$ 1,441
Percentage of receivable from one master licensee account	19.00%	17.00%
Revenues or accounts and notes receivable from individual franchisee or master licensee, description	No other individual franchisee or master licensee accounts for more than 10% of total revenues or accounts and notes receivable.	No other individual franchisee or master licensee accounts for more than 10% of total revenues or accounts and notes receivable.
Number of customer that accounted for more than 10% of receivable	1	1

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Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	$ 2,725
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) | Mutual funds
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets	2,725
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Liabilities	7,378
Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) | Deferred compensation liabilities
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Liabilities	$ 7,378

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a) Unaudited Financial Statements

The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, are unaudited.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.

(b) Fiscal Year

The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52-week (or 53-week) year on a 13-week (or 14-week) quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13^th (or 14^th) Saturday of each quarter. The data periods contained within our three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2012.

(c) Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended.

(d) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, notes and other receivables, assets and liabilities related to the advertising funds, accounts payable, and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. For long-term receivables, we review the creditworthiness of the counterparty on a quarterly basis, and adjust the carrying value as necessary. We believe the carrying value of long-term receivables of $4.3 million and $4.8 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, approximates fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	2,725		—
Total assets	$	2,725		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation liabilities	$	—		7,378
Total liabilities	$	—		7,378

The mutual funds and deferred compensation liabilities primarily relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NQDC Plan”), which allows for pre-tax salary deferrals for certain qualifying employees. Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to the hypothetical investments. The Company holds mutual funds, as well as money market funds, to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plan as well as other benefit plans. The changes in the fair value of the mutual funds are derived using quoted prices in active markets for the specific funds. As such, the mutual funds are classified within Level 1, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt was $1.458 billion and $1.441 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2012. The fair value of our term loans is estimated based on current bid prices for our term loans. As such, our term loans are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

(e) Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company is subject to credit risk through its accounts receivable consisting primarily of amounts due from franchisees and licensees for franchise fees and royalty income. In addition, we have note and lease receivables from certain of our franchisees and licensees. The financial condition of these franchisees and licensees is largely dependent upon the underlying business trends of our brands and market conditions within the quick service restaurant industry. This concentration of credit risk is mitigated, in part, by the large number of franchisees and licensees of each brand and the short-term nature of the franchise and license fee and lease receivables. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, one master licensee accounted for approximately 19% and 17%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, net, which was primarily due to the timing of orders and shipments of ice cream to the master licensee. No other individual franchisee or master licensee accounts for more than 10% of total revenues or accounts and notes receivable.

(f) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance, which permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012, and will be applied when performing our annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

(g) Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were filed.

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Franchise Fees and Royalty Income (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Royalty income	$ 98,498	$ 91,313	$ 187,629	$ 170,668
Initial franchise fees, including renewal income	7,430	6,826	14,343	13,430
Total franchise fees and royalty income	$ 105,928	$ 98,139	$ 201,972	$ 184,098

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	4

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Closure of Manufacturing Plant - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Plant closing date	Oct. 31, 2012
Cost related to plant closure	$ 3.7
Accelerated depreciation on property, plant and equipment related to closing of plant	1.1
Termination benefits cost related to closing of plant	1.9
Other costs related to closing of plant	0.7
Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in operating income related to plant closing and transition	16
Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected reduction in operating income related to plant closing and transition	$ 18

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 218,685	$ 246,715
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,468 and $2,713 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	39,955	37,122
Notes and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,374 and $2,321 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	9,482	21,665
Assets held for sale	1,560	1,266
Deferred income taxes, net	48,655	48,387
Restricted assets of advertising funds	30,537	31,017
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,462	20,302
Total current assets	372,336	406,474
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $112,002 and $103,541 as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	183,896	185,360
Investments in joint ventures	164,316	164,636
Goodwill	891,481	890,992
Other intangible assets, net	1,493,588	1,507,219
Restricted cash	421	269
Other assets	68,418	69,068
Total assets	3,174,456	3,224,018
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	16,000	14,965
Capital lease obligations	352	232
Accounts payable	8,175	9,651
Income taxes payable, net	18,766	15,630
Liabilities of advertising funds	46,133	50,547
Deferred income	24,423	24,918
Other current liabilities	166,801	200,597
Total current liabilities	280,650	316,540
Long-term debt, net	1,442,274	1,453,344
Capital lease obligations	7,327	4,928
Unfavorable operating leases acquired	20,198	21,440
Deferred income	17,148	16,966
Deferred income taxes, net	569,728	578,660
Other long-term liabilities	82,014	86,204
Total long-term liabilities	2,138,689	2,161,542
Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 120,468,873 and 120,136,631 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	120	119
Additional paid-in capital	1,445,710	1,478,291
Treasury stock, at cost	(25)
Accumulated deficit	(707,628)	(752,075)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	14,766	19,601
Total stockholders' equity of Dunkin' Brands	752,943	745,936
Noncontrolling interests	2,174
Total equity	755,117	745,936
Total liabilities, common stock, and equity	$ 3,174,456	$ 3,224,018

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Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 19,601
Current period changes	(4,835)
Balance at end of period	14,766
Effect of foreign currency translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	20,910
Current period changes	(3,221)
Balance at end of period	17,689
Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at beginning of period	(1,309)
Current period changes	(1,614)
Balance at end of period	$ (2,923)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 44,133	$ 15,439
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	27,170	26,327
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount	2,637	3,323
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		16,172
Impact of unfavorable operating leases acquired	(1,216)	(1,698)
Deferred income taxes	(13,504)	726
Impairment charges	386	1,057
Provision for (recovery of) bad debt	(751)	625
Share-based compensation expense	2,830	447
Equity in net income of joint ventures	(8,617)	(4,797)
Dividends received from joint ventures	4,389	5,237
Other, net	389	(1,040)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net	10,086	26,567
Other current assets	(3,188)	2,880
Accounts payable	(957)	2,450
Other current liabilities	(33,608)	(48,764)
Liabilities of advertising funds, net	(3,934)	(1,801)
Income taxes payable, net	896	2,764
Deferred income	(319)	(2,678)
Other, net	86	(4,741)
Net cash provided by operating activities	26,908	38,495
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(9,748)	(9,136)
Other, net	(1,745)	913
Net cash used in investing activities	(11,493)	(8,223)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt		250,000
Repayment of long-term debt	(10,441)	(254,750)
Payment of deferred financing and other debt-related costs		(16,951)
Dividends paid on common stock	(36,114)
Other, net	3,140	2,908
Net cash used in financing activities	(43,415)	(18,793)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(30)	35
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(28,030)	11,514
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	246,715	134,100
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	218,685	145,614
Supplemental cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	37,149	9,367
Cash paid for interest	30,455	62,053
Noncash investing activities:
Property and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,067	627
Purchase of leaseholds in exchange for capital lease obligations	$ 2,703

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of favorable operating leases acquired	$ 316	$ 206	$ 317	$ 217

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	2,725		—
Total assets	$	2,725		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation liabilities	$	—		7,378
Total liabilities	$	—		7,378

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Total Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012
Expected Amortization Expense [Line Items]
2012	$ 26,867
2013	26,234
2014	25,631
2015	25,276
2016	$ 22,335

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets at June 30, 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,784		(129,268	)		254,516
Favorable operating leases acquired		15		80,858		(35,049	)		45,809
License rights		10		6,230		(3,937	)		2,293
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,661,842		(168,254	)		1,493,588

Other intangible assets at December 31, 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,786		(119,091	)		264,695
Favorable operating leases acquired		14		83,672		(34,725	)		48,947
License rights		10		6,230		(3,623	)		2,607
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,664,658		(157,439	)		1,507,219

Total Estimated Amortization Expense

The amount reflected below for fiscal year 2012 includes year-to-date amortization.

Fiscal year:
2012	$	26,867
2013		26,234
2014		25,631
2015		25,276
2016		22,335

Impact of Unfavorable Leases

The impact of our unfavorable leases acquired resulted in an increase in rental income and a decrease in rental expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25,    2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Increase in rental income	$	263		448		528		822
Decrease in rental expense		337		398		688		876
Total increase in operating income	$	600		846		1,216		1,698

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Description of Business and Organization

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Description of Business and Organization

(1) Description of Business and Organization

Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. (“DBGI”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is one of the world’s largest franchisors of restaurants serving coffee and baked goods as well as ice cream within the quick service restaurant segment of the restaurant industry. We develop, franchise, and license a system of both traditional and nontraditional quick service restaurants and, in limited circumstances, own and operate individual locations. Through our Dunkin’ Donuts brand, we develop and franchise restaurants featuring coffee, donuts, bagels, and related products. Through our Baskin-Robbins brand, we develop and franchise restaurants featuring ice cream, frozen beverages, and related products. Additionally, our subsidiaries located in Canada and the United Kingdom manufacture and/or distribute Baskin-Robbins ice cream products to Baskin-Robbins franchisees and licensees in various international markets.

Throughout these financial statements, “Dunkin’ Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and “management” refer to DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries taken as a whole.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,468	$ 2,713
Notes and other receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	1,374	2,321
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation	$ 112,002	$ 103,541
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	25,000,000	25,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	475,000,000	475,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	120,468,873	120,136,631
Common stock, shares outstanding	120,468,873	120,136,631

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies

(11) Commitments and Contingencies

(a) Lease Commitments

The Company is party to various leases for property, including land and buildings, leased automobiles, and office equipment under non-cancelable operating and capital lease arrangements.

(b) Guarantees

The Company has established agreements with certain financial institutions whereby the Company’s franchisees can obtain financing with terms of approximately three to ten years for various business purposes. Substantially all loan proceeds are used by the franchisees to finance store improvements, new store development, new central production locations, equipment purchases, related business acquisition costs, working capital, and other costs. In limited instances, the Company guarantees a portion of the payments and commitments of the franchisees, which is collateralized by the store equipment owned by the franchisee. Under the terms of the agreements, in the event that all outstanding borrowings come due simultaneously, the Company would be contingently liable for $5.2 million and $6.9 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were no amounts under such guarantees that were due. The fair value of the guarantee liability and corresponding asset recorded on the consolidated balance sheets was $737 thousand and $781 thousand, respectively, at June 30, 2012 and $754 thousand and $874 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2011. The Company assesses the risk of performing under these guarantees for each franchisee relationship on a quarterly basis. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had recorded reserves for such guarantees of $466 thousand and $390 thousand, respectively.

The Company has entered into a third-party guarantee with a distribution facility of franchisee products that ensures franchisees will purchase a certain volume of product over a ten-year period. As product is purchased by the Company’s franchisees over the term of the agreement, the amount of the guarantee is reduced. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company was contingently liable for $7.4 million and $7.8 million, respectively, under this guarantee. Based on current internal forecasts, the Company believes the franchisees will achieve the required volume of purchases, and therefore, the Company would not be required to make payments under this agreement unless we terminate the contract early. The Company has also entered into a third-party guarantee with this distribution facility that ensures franchisees will sell a certain volume of product each year over a four-year period. As of June 30, 2012, the Company was contingently liable for $7.5 million under this guarantee. Based on current internal forecasts, the Company believes the franchisees will achieve the required volume of sales, and therefore, the Company would not be required to make payments under this agreement. Additionally, the Company has various supply chain contracts that provide for purchase commitments or exclusivity, the majority of which result in the Company being contingently liable upon early termination of the agreement or engaging with another supplier. Based on prior history and the Company’s ability to extend contract terms, we have not recorded any liabilities related to these commitments. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we were contingently liable under such supply chain agreements for approximately $20.2 million and $23.9 million, respectively.

As a result of assigning our interest in obligations under property leases as a condition of the refranchising of certain restaurants and the guarantee of certain other leases, we are contingently liable on certain lease agreements. These leases have varying terms, the latest of which expires in 2026. As of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the potential amount of undiscounted payments the Company could be required to make in the event of nonpayment by the primary lessee was $7.0 million and $10.5 million, respectively. Our franchisees are the primary lessees under the majority of these leases. The Company generally has cross-default provisions with these franchisees that would put them in default of their franchise agreement in the event of nonpayment under the lease. We believe these cross-default provisions significantly reduce the risk that we will be required to make payments under these leases. Accordingly, we do not believe it is probable that the Company will be required to make payments under such leases, and we have not recorded a liability for such contingent liabilities.

(c) Letters of Credit

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had standby letters of credit outstanding for a total of $11.1 million and $11.2 million, respectively. There were no amounts drawn down on these letters of credit.

(d) Legal Matters

In May 2003, a group of Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees from Quebec, Canada filed a lawsuit against the Company on a variety of claims, based on events which primarily occurred 10 to 15 years ago, including but not limited to, alleging that the Company breached its franchise agreements and provided inadequate management and support to Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees in Quebec (“Bertico litigation”). On June 22, 2012, the Quebec Superior Court found for the plaintiffs and issued a judgment against the Company in the amount of approximately $C16.4 million (approximately $15.9 million), plus costs and interest, representing loss in value of the franchises and lost profits. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company increased its estimated liability related to the Bertico litigation by $20.7 million to $24.6 million as of June 30, 2012, reflecting the judgment amount and estimated plaintiff legal costs and interest. The Company had previously recorded an estimated liability of approximately $3.9 million, representing the Company’s best estimate within the range of losses which could be incurred in connection with this matter. The Company strongly disagrees with the decision reached by the Court and believes the damages awarded were unwarranted. As such, the Company is vigorously appealing the decision.

The Company is engaged in several other matters of litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business as a franchisor. Such matters include disputes related to compliance with the terms of franchise and development agreements, including claims or threats of claims of breach of contract, negligence, and other alleged violations by the Company. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, contingent liabilities, excluding the Bertico litigation, totaling $1.8 million and $736 thousand, respectively, were included in other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets to reflect the Company’s estimate of the potential loss which may be incurred in connection with these matters. While the Company intends to vigorously defend its positions against all claims in these lawsuits and disputes, it is reasonably possible that the losses in connection with these matters could increase by up to an additional $2.0 million based on the outcome of ongoing litigation or negotiations.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jul. 30, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	DNKN
Entity Registrant Name	DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001357204
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		120,497,131

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Related-Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Related-Party Transactions

(12) Related-Party Transactions

(a) Advertising Funds

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had a net payable of $15.6 million and $19.5 million, respectively, to the various advertising funds.

To cover administrative expenses of the advertising funds, the Company charges each advertising fund a management fee for items such as facilities, accounting services, information technology, data processing, product development, legal, administrative support services, and other operating expenses, which amounted to $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $2.9 million and $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively. Such management fees are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations as a reduction in general and administrative expenses, net.

(b) Sponsors

Through the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, DBGI was majority-owned by investment funds affiliated with Bain Capital Partners, LLC, The Carlyle Group, and Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (collectively, the “Sponsors”).

On April 4, 2012, certain existing stockholders, including the Sponsors, sold a total of 30,360,000 shares of our common stock (see note 8(a)). Subsequent to this sale of shares, each of the Sponsors owned approximately 10% of our outstanding common stock and each Sponsor continues to have one representative on the board of directors.

Prior to the closing of the Company’s initial public offering on August 1, 2011, the Company was charged an annual management fee by the Sponsors of $1.0 million per Sponsor, payable in quarterly installments. The Company recognized $750 thousand and $1.5 million of expense related to Sponsor management fees during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, certain affiliates of the Sponsors held $53.5 million and $64.8 million, respectively, of term loans, net of original issue discount, issued under the Company’s senior credit facility. The terms of these loans are identical to all other term loans issued to lenders in the senior credit facility.

Our Sponsors have a substantial interest in our Company as well as several other entities. The existence of such common ownership and management control could result in differences within our operating results or financial position than if the entities were autonomous; however, we believe such transactions were negotiated at arms-length. The Company made payments to entities under common control totaling approximately $726 thousand and $538 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $928 thousand and $603 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, primarily for the purchase of training services and leasing of restaurant space. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had a net payable of $145 thousand and $127 thousand, respectively.

We have entered into an investor agreement with the Sponsors and also entered into a registration rights and a coordination agreement with certain shareholders, including the Sponsors. Pursuant to these agreements, subject to certain exceptions and conditions, our Sponsors may require us to register their shares of common stock under the Securities Act, and they will have the right to participate in certain future registrations of securities by us.

(c) Joint Ventures

The Company received royalties from its joint ventures as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
B-R 31 Ice Cream Co., Ltd. (“BR Japan”)	$	621		753		1,151		1,101
BR Korea Co., Ltd. (“BR Korea”)		927		785		1,767		1,654
	$	1,548		1,538		2,918		2,755

At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had $1.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, of royalties receivable from its joint ventures which were recorded in accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, in the consolidated balance sheets.

The Company made net payments to its joint ventures totaling approximately $355 thousand and $352 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $699 thousand and $460 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, primarily for the purchase of ice cream products and incentive payments.

(d) Board of Directors

Certain family members of one of our directors hold an ownership interest in an entity that owns and operates Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants and holds the right to develop additional restaurants under store development agreements. The Company received royalty, rental and other payments from this entity of $339 thousand and $632 thousand for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, and $157 thousand during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recognized $80 thousand of income related to a store development agreement with this entity. All material terms of the franchise and store development agreements with this entity are consistent with other unrelated franchisees in the market.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Revenues:
Franchise fees and royalty income	$ 105,928	$ 98,139	$ 201,972	$ 184,098
Rental income	26,002	24,143	48,941	46,274
Sales of ice cream products	28,442	25,225	51,165	47,941
Other revenues	12,015	9,465	22,681	17,872
Total revenues	172,387	156,972	324,759	296,185
Operating costs and expenses:
Occupancy expenses-franchised restaurants	12,912	12,917	25,832	25,205
Cost of ice cream products	19,971	18,696	36,789	33,820
General and administrative expenses, net	84,026	54,057	141,866	107,943
Depreciation	7,333	6,096	13,522	12,222
Amortization of other intangible assets	6,783	7,023	13,648	14,105
Impairment charges	377	404	386	1,057
Total operating costs and expenses	131,402	99,193	232,043	194,352
Equity in net income of joint ventures	5,153	4,015	8,617	4,797
Operating income	46,138	61,794	101,333	106,630
Other income (expense):
Interest income	139	150	257	265
Interest expense	(16,690)	(28,958)	(33,386)	(62,840)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		(5,165)		(16,172)
Other gains (losses), net	(267)	(64)	(207)	412
Total other expense	(16,818)	(34,037)	(33,336)	(78,335)
Income before income taxes	29,320	27,757	67,997	28,295
Provision for income taxes	11,101	10,595	23,864	12,856
Net income including noncontrolling interests	18,219	17,162	44,133	15,439
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(278)		(314)
Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands	$ 18,497	$ 17,162	$ 44,447	$ 15,439
Earnings (loss) per share:
Common-basic	$ 0.15	$ (0.04)	$ 0.37	$ (0.55)
Common-diluted	$ 0.15	$ (0.04)	$ 0.36	$ (0.55)
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 0.15		$ 0.30
Common Class L
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic and diluted		$ 0.83		$ 1.68

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Other Current Liabilities

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Other Current Liabilities

(6) Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

	June 30, 2012		December 31,     2011
Gift card/certificate liability	$	95,443		144,965
Accrued salary and benefits		25,019		31,001
Accrued legal liabilities (see note 11(d))		26,314		4,658
Accrued professional costs		2,915		3,427
Accrued interest		330		659
Other		16,780		15,887
Total other current liabilities	$	166,801		200,597

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Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Debt

(5) Debt

Borrowings under the senior credit facility of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (“DBI”), a subsidiary of DBGI, bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate, (c) the LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, and (d) 2.0% or (2) a LIBOR rate provided that LIBOR shall not be lower than 1.0%. The applicable margin under the term loan facility is 2.0% for loans based upon the base rate and 3.0% for loans based upon the LIBOR rate. The effective interest rate for term loans, including the amortization of original issue discount and deferred financing costs, was 4.4% at June 30, 2012.

Repayments are required to be made under the term loans equal to approximately $15.0 million per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments through September 2017, with the remaining principal balance due in November 2017. Additionally, following the end of each fiscal year, the Company is required to prepay an amount equal to 25% of excess cash flow (as defined in the senior credit facility) for such fiscal year. If DBI’s leverage ratio, which is a measure of DBI’s outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as specified in the credit facility), is less than 4.00x, no excess cash flow payments are required. Under the terms of the senior credit facility, the first excess cash flow payment was due in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow and leverage ratio. In December 2011, the Company made an additional principal payment of $11.8 million that was applied to the 2011 excess cash flow payment due in the first quarter of 2012. Based on fiscal year 2011 excess cash flow, considering all payments made, the excess cash flow payment required in the first quarter of 2012 was $2.4 million. The excess cash flow payments may be applied to required principal payments. However, the Company intends on making quarterly payments of $4.0 million, which are reflected in the current portion of long-term debt at June 30, 2012. Other events and transactions, such as certain asset sales and incurrence of debt, may trigger additional mandatory prepayments.

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Franchise Fees and Royalty Income (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Franchise Fees and Royalty Income

Franchise fees and royalty income consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Royalty income	$	98,498		91,313		187,629		170,668
Initial franchise fees, including renewal income		7,430		6,826		14,343		13,430
Total franchise fees and royalty income	$	105,928		98,139		201,972		184,098

Changes in Franchised and Company-Owned Points of Distribution

The changes in franchised and company-owned points of distribution were as follows:

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Systemwide Points of Distribution
Franchised points of distribution—beginning of period		16,843			16,266			16,763			16,162
Franchises opened		288			314			569			594
Franchises closed		(150	)		(174	)		(348	)		(361	)
Net transfers (to) from company-owned points of distribution		(1	)		—			(4	)		11
Franchised points of distribution in operation—end of period		16,980			16,406			16,980			16,406
Company-owned points of distribution—end of period		36			21			36			21
Total systemwide points of distribution—end of period		17,016			16,427			17,016			16,427

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Closure of Manufacturing Plant

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Closure of Manufacturing Plant

(13) Closure of Manufacturing Plant

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company’s board of directors approved a plan to close the Peterborough, Ontario, Canada manufacturing plant, which supplies ice cream to certain of the brand’s international markets, in October 2012. Ice cream that had been produced in Peterborough will shift to existing third-party partner suppliers. During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company recorded costs related to the plant closure of $3.7 million, including $1.1 million of accelerated depreciation on property, plant, and equipment, $1.9 million of ongoing termination benefits, and $0.7 million of other costs related to the closing and transition. The accelerated depreciation is included in depreciation in the consolidated statements of operations, while all other costs are included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company expects to incur a total reduction to operating income associated with the plant closing and transition of between $16 million and $18 million.

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Earnings per Share

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Earnings per Share

(9) Earnings per Share

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

	Three months ended					Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Net income attributable to Dunkin’ Brands—basic and diluted	$	18,497		17,162			44,447		15,439
Allocation of net income (loss) to common stockholders (1):
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		18,983			n/a		38,314
Common—basic(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,334		(22,875	)
Common—diluted(2)		18,467		(1,821	)		44,354		(22,875	)
Weighted average number of common shares:
Class L—basic and diluted		n/a		22,866,486			n/a		22,841,801
Common—basic		120,095,118		41,522,343			119,888,657		41,446,342
Common—diluted		121,985,524		41,522,343			121,650,852		41,446,342
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Class L—basic and diluted	$	n/a		0.83			n/a		1.68
Common—basic		0.15		(0.04	)		0.37		(0.55	)
Common—diluted		0.15		(0.04	)		0.36		(0.55	)

(1) As the Company had both Class L and common stock outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 and Class L had preference with respect to all distributions, earnings per share is calculated using the two-class method, which requires the allocation of earnings to each class of common stock. The numerator in calculating Class L basic and diluted earnings per share is the Class L preference amount accrued at 9% per annum during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

(2) Net income allocated to common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2012 excludes $30 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, and $113 thousand and $93 thousand for basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, that is allocated to participating securities. Participating securities consist of unvested (restricted) shares that contain a nonforfeitable right to participate in dividends. No net loss was allocated to participating securities for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 as the participating securities do not participate in losses.

The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended June 25, 2011 excludes all restricted stock and stock options outstanding, as they would be antidilutive. The weighted average number of common shares in the common diluted earnings per share calculation for all periods excludes all performance-based restricted stock and stock options outstanding for which the performance criteria were not yet met as of the fiscal period end. As of June 30, 2012, there were approximately 224,000 common restricted stock awards and approximately 1,211,000 options to purchase common stock that were performance-based and for which the performance criteria were not yet met. There were no Class L common stock equivalents outstanding during the three and six months ended June 25, 2011.

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Segment Information

(7) Segment Information

The Company is strategically aligned into two global brands, Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, which are further segregated between U.S. operations and international operations. As such, the Company has determined that it has four operating segments, which are its reportable segments: Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Dunkin’ Donuts International, Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Baskin-Robbins International. Dunkin’ Donuts U.S., Baskin-Robbins U.S., and Dunkin’ Donuts International primarily derive their revenues through royalty income, franchise fees, and rental income. Baskin-Robbins U.S. also derives revenue through license fees from a third-party license agreement. Baskin-Robbins International primarily derives its revenues from the manufacturing and sales of ice cream products, as well as royalty income, franchise fees, and license fees. The operating results of each segment are regularly reviewed and evaluated separately by the Company’s senior management, which includes, but is not limited to, the chief executive officer. Senior management primarily evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions, foreign currency gains and losses, other gains and losses, and unallocated corporate charges referred to as segment profit. When senior management reviews a balance sheet, it is at a consolidated level. The accounting policies applicable to each segment are consistent with those used in the consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent to December 31, 2011 and as part of fiscal year 2012 management reporting, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants are now included in the Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment revenues. Prior to fiscal year 2012, retail sales for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. company-owned restaurants were excluded from segment revenues. Additionally, revenue and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins’ sales to United States military locations located internationally were previously included in the Baskin-Robbins International segment, but are now included within the Baskin-Robbins U.S. segment. Revenues for Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. and revenues and segment profit for Baskin-Robbins U.S. and Baskin-Robbins International in the tables below have been restated to reflect these changes for all periods presented. There was no impact to Dunkin’ Donuts U.S. segment profit as the net operating income earned from company-owned restaurants was previously included in segment profit.

Revenues for all operating segments include only transactions with unaffiliated customers and include no intersegment revenues. Revenues reported as “Other” include revenue earned through arrangements with third parties in which our brand names are used and revenue generated from online training programs for franchisees that are not allocated to a specific segment. Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands):

	Revenues
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	122,606		110,226		233,660		208,734
Dunkin’ Donuts International		3,870		3,831		7,818		7,700
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		12,740		12,822		22,592		22,273
Baskin-Robbins International		30,106		26,939		54,347		51,195
Total reportable segment revenues		169,322		153,818		318,417		289,902
Other		3,065		3,154		6,342		6,283
Total revenues	$	172,387		156,972		324,759		296,185

Expenses included in “Corporate and other” in the segment profit table below include corporate overhead costs, such as payroll and related benefit costs and professional services. Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Segment profit
	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	89,918			82,605			169,859			153,312
Dunkin’ Donuts International		1,933			3,150			5,094			6,331
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		8,860			7,101			14,317			11,576
Baskin-Robbins International		11,842			10,279			19,124			18,266
Total reportable segment profit		112,553			103,135			208,394			189,485
Corporate and other		(51,922	)		(27,818	)		(79,505	)		(55,471	)
Interest expense, net		(16,551	)		(28,808	)		(33,129	)		(62,575	)
Depreciation and amortization		(14,116	)		(13,119	)		(27,170	)		(26,327	)
Impairment charges		(377	)		(404	)		(386	)		(1,057	)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			(5,165	)		—			(16,172	)
Other gains, net		(267	)		(64	)		(207	)		412
Income before income taxes	$	29,320			27,757			67,997			28,295

Equity in net income of joint ventures is included in segment profit for the Dunkin’ Donuts International and Baskin-Robbins International reportable segments. Income included in “Other” in the segment profit table below represents the reduction of depreciation and amortization expense reported by BR Korea Co., Ltd. (“BR Korea”) as the Company recorded an impairment charge in fiscal year 2011 related to the underlying goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets of BR Korea. Equity in net income of joint ventures by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Equity in net income of joint ventures
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts International	$	510		505		1,383		893
Baskin-Robbins International		3,533		3,510		5,344		3,904
Total reportable segments		4,043		4,015		6,727		4,797
Other		1,110		—		1,890		—
Total equity in net income of joint ventures	$	5,153		4,015		8,617		4,797

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Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Stockholders' Equity

(8) Stockholders’ Equity

(a) Public Offering

On April 4, 2012, certain existing stockholders sold 26,400,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $29.50 per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions, in a secondary public offering. Additionally, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase an additional 3,960,000 shares, which were also sold by certain existing stockholders. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sales of shares by the existing stockholders. The Company incurred approximately $914 thousand of expenses in connection with the offering during the first quarter of fiscal year 2012. Additionally, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of approximately $1.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2012, related to approximately 1.0 million stock options granted to employees that were not eligible to vest until the sale or disposition of the shares held by our Sponsors (as defined in note 12(b)) that were sold in the secondary offering (performance condition).

(b) Equity Incentive Plans

The Company’s 2006 Executive Incentive Plan, as amended, (the “2006 Plan”) provides for the grant of stock-based and other incentive awards. A maximum of 12,191,145 shares of common stock may be delivered in satisfaction of awards under the 2006 Plan, of which a maximum of 5,012,966 shares may be awarded as nonvested (restricted) shares and a maximum of 7,178,179 may be delivered in satisfaction of stock options.

The Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) was adopted in July 2011, and is the only plan under which the Company currently grants awards. A maximum of 7,000,000 shares of common stock may be delivered in satisfaction of awards under the 2011 Plan.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company granted options to purchase 517,900 shares of common stock and 16,381 restricted stock units to employees and directors under the 2011 Plan. The stock options vest in equal annual amounts over a four-year period subsequent to the grant date, and have a maximum contractual term of ten years. The restricted stock units vest in equal annual amounts over a one-year or three-year period subsequent to the grant date.

Total compensation expense related to all share-based awards was $2.2 million and $206 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $2.8 million and $447 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and is included in general and administrative expenses, net in the consolidated statements of operations.

(c) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):

	Effect of foreign currency translation			Other			Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	20,910			(1,309	)		19,601
Current period changes		(3,221	)		(1,614	)		(4,835	)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	17,689			(2,923	)		14,766

(d) Dividends

The Company paid quarterly dividends of $0.15 per share of common stock on March 28, 2012 and May 16, 2012 totaling approximately $18.0 million and $18.1 million, respectively. On July 26, 2012, we announced that our board of directors approved the next quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock payable August 24, 2012.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Income Taxes

(10) Income Taxes

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company recognized deferred tax expense of $1.9 million due to enacted changes in future state income tax rates. This change in enacted tax rates affects the tax rate expected to be in effect in future periods when the deferred tax assets and liabilities reverse. Additionally, the Company recorded a net tax benefit of $0.8 million and $2.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, respectively, primarily related to the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions for which settlement with the taxing authorities was reached during the respective periods.

The federal income tax returns of the Company for fiscal years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 are currently under audit by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), and the IRS has proposed adjustments for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 to increase our taxable income as it relates to our gift card program, specifically to record taxable income upon the activation of gift cards. We have filed a protest to the IRS’ proposed adjustments. If the IRS were to prevail in this matter the proposed adjustments would result in additional taxable income of approximately $58.9 million for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 and approximately $27.2 million of additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits. If the IRS prevails, a cash payment would be required and the additional taxable income would represent temporary differences that will be deductible in future years. Therefore, the potential tax expense attributable to the IRS adjustments for 2006 and 2007 would be limited to $3.6 million, consisting of federal and state interest, net of federal and state benefits. In addition, if the IRS were to prevail in respect of fiscal years 2006 and 2007 it is likely to make similar claims for years subsequent to fiscal 2007 and the potential additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits, for fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010, computed on a similar basis to the IRS method used for fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and factoring in the timing of our gift card uses and activations, would be approximately $19.9 million. The corresponding potential tax expense impact attributable to these later fiscal years, 2008 through 2010, would be approximately $1.0 million. During the fourth quarter of 2011, representatives of the Company met with the IRS appeals officer. Based on that meeting, the Company proposed a settlement related to this issue and is awaiting a response from the IRS. If our settlement proposal is accepted as presented, we expect to make a cash tax payment in an amount that is less than the amounts proposed by the IRS to cumulatively adjust our tax method of accounting for our gift card program through the tax year ended December 25, 2010. No assurance can be made that a settlement can be reached, or that we will otherwise prevail in the final resolution of this matter. An unfavorable outcome from any tax audit could result in higher tax costs, penalties, and interests, thereby negatively and adversely impacting our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

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Other Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 1,661,842	$ 1,664,658
Accumulated amortization	(168,254)	(157,439)
Net carrying amount	1,493,588	1,507,219
Definite-lived intangibles | Franchise rights
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (years)	20 years	20 years
Gross carrying amount	383,784	383,786
Accumulated amortization	(129,268)	(119,091)
Net carrying amount	254,516	264,695
Definite-lived intangibles | Favorable operating leases acquired
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (years)	15 years	14 years
Gross carrying amount	80,858	83,672
Accumulated amortization	(35,049)	(34,725)
Net carrying amount	45,809	48,947
Definite-lived intangibles | License rights
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average amortization period (years)	10 years	10 years
Gross carrying amount	6,230	6,230
Accumulated amortization	(3,937)	(3,623)
Net carrying amount	2,293	2,607
Indefinite-lived intangible | Trade names
Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,190,970	1,190,970
Net carrying amount	$ 1,190,970	$ 1,190,970

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Related-Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012 Seat	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012 Seat	Jun. 25, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net payable of advertising funds	$ 15,600,000		$ 15,600,000		$ 19,500,000
Fee for managing advertising funds	1,400,000	1,500,000	2,900,000	3,000,000
Number of common shares sold by existing shareholders			30,360,000
Percentage of ownership interest of sponsors after sale of shares	10.00%		10.00%
Sponsors representatives on board of directors	1		1
Annual management fee payable to sponsors				1,000,000
Expense related to sponsor management fees		750,000		1,500,000
Long term loans held by certain affiliates of sponsors	53,500,000		53,500,000		64,800,000
Payments to sponsors and joint ventures	726,000	538,000	928,000	603,000
Amount payable to sponsors	145,000		145,000		127,000
Royalties receivable from joint ventures	1,200,000		1,200,000		1,000,000
Joint Ventures
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to sponsors and joint ventures	355,000	352,000	699,000	460,000
Board of Directors
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty, rental and other payments received	339,000	157,000	632,000	157,000
Income related to a store development agreement	$ 80,000		$ 80,000

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Unaudited Financial Statements

(a) Unaudited Financial Statements

The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2012, the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, are unaudited.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DBGI and its consolidated subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. All significant transactions and balances between subsidiaries and affiliates have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been recorded. Such adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended.

Fiscal Year

(b) Fiscal Year

The Company operates and reports financial information on a 52-week (or 53-week) year on a 13-week (or 14-week) quarter basis with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December and fiscal quarters ending on the 13^th (or 14^th) Saturday of each quarter. The data periods contained within our three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011 reflect the results of operations for the 13-week and 26-week periods ended on those dates. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 29, 2012.

Accounting Estimates

(c) Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

(d) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of accounts receivable, notes and other receivables, assets and liabilities related to the advertising funds, accounts payable, and other current liabilities approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. For long-term receivables, we review the creditworthiness of the counterparty on a quarterly basis, and adjust the carrying value as necessary. We believe the carrying value of long-term receivables of $4.3 million and $4.8 million as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, approximates fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities are categorized, based on the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to the quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities and lowest priority to unobservable inputs. Observable market data, when available, is required to be used in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1)		Significant other observable inputs (Level 2)
Assets:
Mutual funds	$	2,725		—
Total assets	$	2,725		—
Liabilities:
Deferred compensation liabilities	$	—		7,378
Total liabilities	$	—		7,378

The mutual funds and deferred compensation liabilities primarily relate to the Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan (“NQDC Plan”), which allows for pre-tax salary deferrals for certain qualifying employees. Changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liabilities are derived using quoted prices in active markets of the asset selections made by the participants. The deferred compensation liabilities are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP, because their inputs are derived principally from observable market data by correlation to the hypothetical investments. The Company holds mutual funds, as well as money market funds, to partially offset the Company’s liabilities under the NQDC Plan as well as other benefit plans. The changes in the fair value of the mutual funds are derived using quoted prices in active markets for the specific funds. As such, the mutual funds are classified within Level 1, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

The carrying value and fair value of long-term debt was $1.458 billion and $1.441 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2012. The fair value of our term loans is estimated based on current bid prices for our term loans. As such, our term loans are classified within Level 2, as defined under U.S. GAAP.

Concentration of Credit Risk

(e) Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company is subject to credit risk through its accounts receivable consisting primarily of amounts due from franchisees and licensees for franchise fees and royalty income. In addition, we have note and lease receivables from certain of our franchisees and licensees. The financial condition of these franchisees and licensees is largely dependent upon the underlying business trends of our brands and market conditions within the quick service restaurant industry. This concentration of credit risk is mitigated, in part, by the large number of franchisees and licensees of each brand and the short-term nature of the franchise and license fee and lease receivables. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, one master licensee accounted for approximately 19% and 17%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, net, which was primarily due to the timing of orders and shipments of ice cream to the master licensee. No other individual franchisee or master licensee accounts for more than 10% of total revenues or accounts and notes receivable.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

(f) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance, which permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. This guidance was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2012, and will be applied when performing our annual impairment test in the third quarter of 2012. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent Events

(g) Subsequent Events

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date these consolidated financial statements were filed.

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Revenues by Segment

Revenues by segment were as follows (in thousands):

	Revenues
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	122,606		110,226		233,660		208,734
Dunkin’ Donuts International		3,870		3,831		7,818		7,700
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		12,740		12,822		22,592		22,273
Baskin-Robbins International		30,106		26,939		54,347		51,195
Total reportable segment revenues		169,322		153,818		318,417		289,902
Other		3,065		3,154		6,342		6,283
Total revenues	$	172,387		156,972		324,759		296,185

Segment Profit by Segment

Segment profit by segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Segment profit
	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011			June 30, 2012			June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts U.S.	$	89,918			82,605			169,859			153,312
Dunkin’ Donuts International		1,933			3,150			5,094			6,331
Baskin-Robbins U.S.		8,860			7,101			14,317			11,576
Baskin-Robbins International		11,842			10,279			19,124			18,266
Total reportable segment profit		112,553			103,135			208,394			189,485
Corporate and other		(51,922	)		(27,818	)		(79,505	)		(55,471	)
Interest expense, net		(16,551	)		(28,808	)		(33,129	)		(62,575	)
Depreciation and amortization		(14,116	)		(13,119	)		(27,170	)		(26,327	)
Impairment charges		(377	)		(404	)		(386	)		(1,057	)
Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions		—			(5,165	)		—			(16,172	)
Other gains, net		(267	)		(64	)		(207	)		412
Income before income taxes	$	29,320			27,757			67,997			28,295

Equity in Net Income of Joint Ventures Reportable Segment

Equity in net income of joint ventures by reportable segment was as follows (in thousands):

	Equity in net income of joint ventures
	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Dunkin’ Donuts International	$	510		505		1,383		893
Baskin-Robbins International		3,533		3,510		5,344		3,904
Total reportable segments		4,043		4,015		6,727		4,797
Other		1,110		—		1,890		—
Total equity in net income of joint ventures	$	5,153		4,015		8,617		4,797

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 26, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Deferred tax expense (benefit)		$ 1.9
Tax benefit from settlement of uncertain tax positions settled with taxing authority	0.8		2.6
Tax year 2006 and 2007
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, additional taxable income	58.9		58.9
Income tax examination, additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits	27.2		27.2
Potential tax expense due to IRS adjustment			3.6
Tax years 2008 to 2010
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax examination, additional federal and state taxes and interest owed, net of federal and state benefits	19.9		19.9
Potential tax expense due to IRS adjustment			$ 1.0

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Revenues by Segment (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Other	$ 3,065	$ 3,154	$ 6,342	$ 6,283
Revenues	172,387	156,972	324,759	296,185
Reportable Segment
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reportable segment revenues	169,322	153,818	318,417	289,902
Reportable Segment | Dunkin' Donuts | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reportable segment revenues	122,606	110,226	233,660	208,734
Reportable Segment | Dunkin' Donuts | International
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reportable segment revenues	3,870	3,831	7,818	7,700
Reportable Segment | Baskin-Robbins | United States
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reportable segment revenues	12,740	12,822	22,592	22,273
Reportable Segment | Baskin-Robbins | International
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Reportable segment revenues	$ 30,106	$ 26,939	$ 54,347	$ 51,195

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 25, 2011
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 18,219	$ 17,162	$ 44,133	$ 15,439
Other comprehensive income (loss), net:
Effect of foreign currency translation	1,315	3,019	(3,221)	8,052
Other	(178)	125	(1,614)	49
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,137	3,144	(4,835)	8,101
Comprehensive income	19,356	20,306	39,298	23,540
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(278)		(314)
Comprehensive income attributable to Dunkin' Brands	$ 19,634	$ 20,306	$ 39,612	$ 23,540

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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

(4) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the gross carrying amount of goodwill from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 are primarily due to goodwill acquired related to the acquisition of company-owned points of distribution and the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

Other intangible assets at June 30, 2012 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,784		(129,268	)		254,516
Favorable operating leases acquired		15		80,858		(35,049	)		45,809
License rights		10		6,230		(3,937	)		2,293
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,661,842		(168,254	)		1,493,588

Other intangible assets at December 31, 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):

	Weighted average     amortization     period (years)		Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Franchise rights		20	$	383,786		(119,091	)		264,695
Favorable operating leases acquired		14		83,672		(34,725	)		48,947
License rights		10		6,230		(3,623	)		2,607
Indefinite-lived intangible:
Trade names		N/A		1,190,970		—			1,190,970
			$	1,664,658		(157,439	)		1,507,219

The changes in the gross carrying amounts of other intangible assets from December 31, 2011 to June 30, 2012 are primarily due to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, the impairment of favorable operating leases acquired resulting from lease terminations, and intangibles acquired related to the acquisition of company-owned points of distribution. Impairment of favorable operating leases acquired totaled $316 thousand and $206 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and $317 thousand and $217 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 25, 2011, respectively, and is included within impairment charges in the consolidated statements of operations.

Total estimated amortization expense for fiscal years 2012 through 2016 is presented below (in thousands). The amount reflected below for fiscal year 2012 includes year-to-date amortization.

Fiscal year:
2012	$	26,867
2013		26,234
2014		25,631
2015		25,276
2016		22,335

The impact of our unfavorable leases acquired resulted in an increase in rental income and a decrease in rental expense as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended				Six months ended
	June 30, 2012		June 25,    2011		June 30, 2012		June 25, 2011
Increase in rental income	$	263		448		528		822
Decrease in rental expense		337		398		688		876
Total increase in operating income	$	600		846		1,216		1,698

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Changes in Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income were as follows (in thousands):

	Effect of foreign currency translation			Other			Accumulated other comprehensive income
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	20,910			(1,309	)		19,601
Current period changes		(3,221	)		(1,614	)		(4,835	)
Balance at June 30, 2012	$	17,689			(2,923	)		14,766

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Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility, interest rate description		Borrowings under the senior credit facility of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. ("DBI"), a subsidiary of DBGI, bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (1) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the prime rate, (c) the LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, and (d) 2.0% or (2) a LIBOR rate provided that LIBOR shall not be lower than 1.0%.
Effective interest rate		4.40%
Line of credit interest rate per annum, base rate		2.00%
Repayments of term loan		Repayments are required to be made under the term loans equal to approximately $15.0 million per calendar year, payable in quarterly installments through September 2017, with the remaining principal balance due in November 2017.
Percent of excess cash flow required to be used to prepay term loan		25.00%
Maximum leverage ratio for company not to make excess cash flow payments		4.00
Term loan, maturity year		2017-11
Repayment of credit facility per calendar year		$ 15.0
Excess cash flow payment required			2.4
Additional principal payment	11.8
Intended payment of debt per quarter		$ 4.0
Federal Funds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin under term loan facility		0.50%
LIBOR Rate Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin under term loan facility		3.00%
LIBOR Rate Loans | Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin under term loan facility		1.00%
Base Rate Loans
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin under term loan facility		2.00%

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events

(14) Subsequent Events

On July 25, 2012, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $500 million of outstanding shares of our common stock. Under the authorization, purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time subject to market conditions. This repurchase authorization expires two years from the date of approval. No shares have been repurchased pursuant to the program.