By ALICIA LEONARD
DeFuniak Springs – Dunkin’ Donuts, headquartered in Canton, Mass. serves sweet treats and baked goods to over three million customers per day, and if the stars align correctly DeFuniak Springs residents will be added to that list in the near future.
Planning Director of DeFuniak Springs Kelly D. Schultz, AICP, CPM said her point of contact with the company has said the that their corporate office has approved a store in DeFuniak Springs, and the city’s development review has been over a preliminary plan and she had completed a pre- application conference via a teleconferance as well.
A formal review process awaits the plans, but Schultz said she believed the process will go quickly once they receive the application and plans. Schultz said the wooded lot next to Sonic Drive-In is where the business is planning to be located.
Founded in 1950 by Bill Rosenberg the first shop opened in Qunicy, Mass. and licensed the first franchises in 1955. Now, with more than 11,300 Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants worldwide and more than 8,000 located in the United States spread out over 41 states the brand is still branching out and a welcome addition to DeFuniak Springs and tourist.