Entrepreneur iconEntrepreneurSep 16, 2026

This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did.

Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising.

This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did.

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Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising.

Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising. He now says that was a mistake.

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