date:Jul 25, 2014
tores to 2 percent to 3 percent from 3 percent to 4 percent previously.
Sales at established Dunkin' Donuts franchises in the United States rose 1.8 percent in the second quarter. Analysts polled by Consensus Metrix had expected a 3.3 percent increase.
Executives blamed a cold and rainy start to the spring season, coupled with rampant discounting by fast-food chains.
McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts' chief competitor, on Tuesday said sales at its established U.S. restaurants fell a steeper-than-exp