CANTON, Mass., Feb. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Fourth quarter highlights include:


    --  Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth of 3.5%
    --  Added 309 net new restaurants worldwide including 149 net new Dunkin'
        Donuts in the U.S.
    --  Revenue increased 13.3%
    --  Adjusted operating income increased 11.8%; adjusted operating income
        margin of 48.7%
    --  Diluted adjusted EPS increased 26.5% to $0.43

Fiscal year 2013 highlights include:


    --  Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth of 3.4%
    --  Added 790 net new restaurants worldwide including 371 net new Dunkin'
        Donuts in the U.S.
    --  Positive Baskin-Robbins U.S. store growth
    --  Revenue increased 8.5%
    --  Adjusted operating income increased 10.8%; adjusted operating income
        margin of 47.7%
    --  Diluted adjusted EPS increased 19.5% to $1.53

Company news:


    --  Board of Directors declares $0.23 first quarter dividend representing a
        21% increase over the Company's fourth quarter 2013 dividend
    --  Board of Directors authorized new $125 million share repurchase program

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today reported results for the fourth quarter ended December 28, 2013.

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"Our fourth quarter was strong, capping off a great year in which we set records and achieved major milestones for both Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins," said Nigel Travis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. "The Dunkin' Donuts U.S. annual net development growth rate exceeded five percent, and Baskin-Robbins had positive net development for the first time since 2006. Dunkin' Donuts U.S. had 3.4 percent comparable store sales growth in 2013, demonstrating the brand's continued relevance and resiliency in a challenging year for the QSR industry in general, and Baskin-Robbins U.S. had 0.8 percent comparable store sales growth, marking the third straight year of sales growth for the brand. Internationally we added 415 net new restaurants for both brands, and importantly, we made significant progress with our development goals to focus on higher profit-opportunity markets and globalizing our U.S. disciplines. Going into 2014, we look to drive growth by strengthening worldwide awareness of our two brands through global marketing initiatives, such as our recently announced partnership with Liverpool Football Club. We are also working to make our brands more accessible to consumers through programs like our DD Mobile initiative and DD Perks Rewards, which launched nationally on January 27."

"We are steadfastly committed to driving profitable growth for both our franchisees and our shareholders, a commitment we delivered on yet again in our second full year as a public company," said Paul Carbone, Chief Financial Officer, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. "As a result of strong topline sales growth and our intense focus on restaurant-level returns, franchisee profitability for both brands is healthier than it's ever been. Additionally, our nearly 100 percent franchised, asset-light business model enabled us to return more than $100 million to shareholders in 2013 through our quarterly dividends and ongoing share repurchases. We're also excited to announce the Board of Directors' decision to increase our first quarter dividend more than 20 percent over our fourth quarter 2013 dividend."

FISCAL YEAR 2013 KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


    ($ in millions, except per share data)                                                                                                       Fiscal year ended                     Increase
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    Amounts and percentages may not recalculate due to rounding                                                                             December 28,    December 29,                $ / #  %
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    Franchisee reported sales                                                                                                                      $9,276.4                   8,771.3              505.0         5.8%

    Systemwide sales growth                                                                                                                  5.8%                     5.2%

    Comparable store sales growth (decline):

    DD U.S. comparable store sales growth                                                                                                    3.4%                     4.2%

    BR U.S. comparable store sales growth                                                                                                    0.8%                     3.8%

    DD International comparable store sales growth (decline)                                                                               (0.4)%                     2.0%

    BR International comparable store sales growth                                                                                           1.9%                     2.8%

    Development data(1):

    Consolidated global net POD development                                                                                                  790                      772                             18         2.3%

    DD global PODs at period end                                                                                                          10,858                   10,349                            509         4.9%

    BR global PODs at period end                                                                                                           7,300                    7,019                            281         4.0%

    Consolidated global PODs at period end                                                                                                18,158                   17,368                            790         4.5%


    Financial data:

    Revenues                                                                                                                                         $713.8                     658.2               55.7         8.5%

    Operating income                                                                                                                       304.7                    239.4                           65.3        27.3%

    Operating income margin                                                                                                                 42.7%                    36.4%

    Adjusted operating income(2)                                                                                                                     $340.4                     307.2               33.2        10.8%

    Adjusted operating income margin(2)                                                                                                     47.7%                    46.3%

    Net income                                                                                                                                       $146.9                     108.3               38.6        35.6%

    Adjusted net income(2)                                                                                                                 165.8                    149.7                           16.1        10.7%

    Earnings per share:

    Common-basic                                                                                                                            1.38                     0.94                           0.44        46.8%

    Common-diluted                                                                                                                          1.36                     0.93                           0.43        46.2%

    Diluted adjusted earnings per share(2)                                                                                                  1.53                     1.28                           0.25        19.5%

    Weighted average number of common shares - diluted (in millions)                                                                       108.2                    116.6                           (8.4)      (7.2)%


    1 Prior year POD counts have been adjusted to reflect the results of an internal POD count audit.


    (2) Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, and adjusted net income are non-GAAP measures reflecting operating income and net income adjusted for amortization of intangible assets, long-
     lived asset impairments, and other non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual charges, net of the tax impact of such adjustments in the case of adjusted net income. Diluted adjusted earnings per share is a non-
     GAAP measure calculated using adjusted net income. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Measures and Statistical Data" and "Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for further detail.

FOURTH QUARTER 2013 KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


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                                                                                                                                                  28,       December 29,                $ / #  %
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    Franchisee reported sales                                                                                                                     $2,355.6                   2,212.2              143.4  6.5%

    Systemwide sales growth (decline)                                                                                                        6.5%                  (0.4)%

    Comparable store sales growth (decline):

    DD U.S. comparable store sales growth                                                                                                    3.5%                    3.2%

    BR U.S. comparable store sales growth                                                                                                    2.2%                    1.5%

    DD International comparable store sales decline                                                                                        (0.3)%                      -  %

    BR International comparable store sales growth                                                                                           1.6%                      -  %

    Development data(1):

    Consolidated global net POD development                                                                                                  309                     262                             47 17.9%

    DD global PODs at period end                                                                                                          10,858                  10,349                            509  4.9%

    BR global PODs at period end                                                                                                           7,300                   7,019                            281  4.0%

    Consolidated global PODs at period end                                                                                                18,158                  17,368                            790  4.5%

    Financial data:

    Revenues                                                                                                                                        $183.2                     161.7               21.5 13.3%

    Operating income                                                                                                                        82.2                    67.8                           14.5 21.4%

    Operating income margin                                                                                                                 44.9%                   41.9%

    Adjusted operating income(2)                                                                                                                     $89.2                      79.8                9.4 11.8%

    Adjusted operating income margin(2)                                                                                                     48.7%                   47.6%

    Net income                                                                                                                                       $42.1                      34.3                7.7 22.5%

    Adjusted net income(2)                                                                                                                  46.3                    36.6                            9.6 26.3%

    Earnings per share:

    Common-basic                                                                                                                            0.39                    0.32                           0.07 21.9%

    Common-diluted                                                                                                                          0.39                    0.32                           0.07 21.9%

    Diluted adjusted earnings per share(2)                                                                                                  0.43                    0.34                           0.09 26.5%

    Weighted average number of common shares - diluted (in millions)                                                                       108.3                   107.9                            0.4  0.4%


    1 Prior year POD counts have been adjusted to reflect the results of an internal POD count audit.


    (2) Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, and adjusted net income are non-GAAP measures reflecting operating income and net income adjusted for amortization of intangible
     assets, long-lived asset impairments, and other non-recurring, infrequent, or unusual charges, net of the tax impact of such adjustments in the case of adjusted net income. Diluted adjusted
     earnings per share is a non-GAAP measure calculated using adjusted net income. Please refer to "Non-GAAP Measures and Statistical Data" and "Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. Non-GAAP Reconciliations"
     for further detail.

Global systemwide sales growth in the fourth quarter was primarily attributable to global store development and Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth (which includes stores open 54 weeks or more).

Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter was driven by increased average ticket and higher traffic resulting from our focus on operational excellence and product and marketing innovation. These product and marketing innovations resulted in strong beverage growth, led by Iced Coffee and Hot and Iced Espresso, driven by flavor news including Pumpkin; increases in Hot Chocolate, driven by the introduction of the Salted Caramel flavor; continued breakfast sandwich momentum across core sandwiches, the limited time offer Hot & Spicy Breakfast Sandwich, and incremental gains in the Turkey Sausage Breakfast Sandwich; growth in afternoon products including Chicken Sandwiches, Deluxe Grilled Cheese, and Wraps; growth in donut sales led by the introduction of the Pumpkin Pie donut; and increased sales of Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup® portion packs driven by a $7.99 National Coffee Day offer and a two-packs-for-$19.99 offer.

Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales growth was driven by sales of Cups & Cones, Beverages and Cakes as a result of news around favorite holiday flavors such as Gingerbread Junction and Winter White Chocolate, and a new flavor, Peppermint Bark in the Dark as well as increased sales of cakes driven by new cake designs and take-home ice cream quarts.

In the fourth quarter, Dunkin' Brands franchisees and licensees opened 309 net new restaurants around the globe. This includes 149 net new Dunkin' Donuts U.S. locations, 120 net new Baskin-Robbins International locations, 44 net new Dunkin' Donuts International locations, and four net closures for Baskin-Robbins U.S. Additionally, Dunkin' Donuts U.S. franchisees remodeled 169 restaurants during the quarter.

Revenues for the fourth quarter increased 13.3 percent compared to the prior year period primarily from increased royalty income due to systemwide sales growth, increased franchise fees due to favorable development mix and incremental franchise renewals, and increased sales of ice cream products. The increase in sales of ice cream products was partially the result of a one-time delay in revenue recognition related to the shift in manufacturing to Dean Foods that negatively impacted fourth quarter sales of ice cream products in 2012.

Operating income for the fourth quarter increased $14.5 million, or 21.4 percent, from the prior year primarily as a result of the increases in royalty income, franchise fees, and margin on sales of ice cream products. Adjusted operating income increased $9.4 million, or 11.8 percent, from the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of the increases in royalty income and franchise fees, offset by a decrease in net income of equity method investments.

Net income for the fourth quarter increased by $7.7 million, or 22.5 percent, compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of the $14.5 million increase in operating income and a $2.0 million decrease in interest expense. This was offset by a $7.6 million increase in income tax expense and greater losses on foreign currency due to exchange rate fluctuations. Adjusted net income increased by $9.6 million, or 26.3 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, as a result of the increase in adjusted operating income and a decrease in interest expense, offset by greater losses on foreign currency.

Diluted adjusted earnings per share increased by 26.5 percent to $0.43 for the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year period as a result of the increase in adjusted net income, offset by an increase in shares outstanding. The increase in shares outstanding is due primarily to the exercise of stock options, offset by the repurchase of 648,000 shares during 2013 (230,700 shares repurchased during the fourth quarter).

FOURTH QUARTER 2013 SEGMENT RESULTS


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    Dunkin' Donuts U.S.                                           December 28,               December 29,                  $ / #  %
                                                                             2013                        2012
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                                                                          ($ in thousands except as otherwise
                                                                                        noted)

    Comparable store sales growth                                  3.5%                       3.2%

    Systemwide sales growth (decline)                              7.9%                     (0.9)%

    Franchisee reported sales (in millions)                              $1,767.5                     1,637.6                 129.8        7.9%


    Revenues:

    Royalty income                                                        $95,468                      89,093                 6,375        7.2%

    Franchise fees                                              11,534                                  8,963                 2,571       28.7%

    Rental income                                               22,112                                 21,865                   247        1.1%

    Sales at company-owned restaurants                           6,715                                  6,216                   499        8.0%

    Other revenues                                               2,790                                  1,980                   810       40.9%
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    Total revenues                                                       $138,619                     128,117                10,502        8.2%


    Segment profit                                                       $105,563                      94,293                11,270       12.0%


    Points of distribution                                       7,677                                  7,306                   371        5.1%

    Gross openings                                                 187                                    180                     7        3.9%

    Net openings                                                   149                        149                         -           - %
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Dunkin' Donuts U.S. revenues of $138.6 million represented an increase of 8.2 percent year-over-year. The increase was primarily a result of increased royalty income, as well as increased franchise fees due to favorable development mix and incremental franchise renewals. The increase in revenues was also driven by an increase in gains from refranchising transactions.

Dunkin' Donuts U.S. segment profit in the fourth quarter increased $11.3 million over the prior year period to $105.6 million, which was driven primarily by revenue growth.


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    Dunkin' Donuts International                                                                       December 28,             December 29,                  $ / #  %
                                                                                                                 2013                      2012
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                                                                                                       ($ in thousands except as otherwise
                                                                                                                      noted)

    Comparable store sales decline                                                                    (0.3)%                       -  %

    Systemwide sales growth                                                                             2.7%                     9.3%

    Franchisee reported sales (in millions)                                                                    $179.0                     174.4                  4.6      2.7%


    Revenues:

    Royalty income                                                                                             $3,879                     3,526                  353     10.0%

    Franchise fees                                                                                    1,714                                 470                1,244    264.7%

    Rental income                                                                                        37                                  29                    8     27.6%

    Other revenues                                                                                      (42)                                (29)                 (13)    44.8%

    Total revenues                                                                                             $5,588                     3,996                1,592     39.8%


    Segment profit                                                                                             $4,386                     2,174                2,212    101.7%


    Points of distribution(1)                                                                         3,181                               3,043                  138      4.5%

    Gross openings(1)                                                                                   105                                 113                   (8)   (7.1)%

    Net openings(1)                                                                                      44                                  53                   (9)  (17.0)%
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    1 Prior year POD counts have been adjusted to reflect the results of an internal POD count audit.

Dunkin' Donuts International fourth quarter systemwide sales increased 2.7 percent from the prior year period, driven by sales growth in Indonesia, Germany, and the Middle East. On a constant currency basis, systemwide sales increased by approximately 3 percent.

Dunkin' Donuts International fourth quarter revenues of $5.6 million represented an increase of 39.8% year-over-year. The increase in revenue was primarily a result of an increase in franchise fees due to income recognized in connection with the termination of development agreements in Asia and franchise fees for openings in new international markets, as well as increased royalty income.

Segment profit for Dunkin' Donuts International increased $2.2 million to $4.4 million, primarily due to revenue growth, as well as a decrease in advertising expenses.


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    Baskin-Robbins U.S.                                           December 28,               December 29,                 $ / #  %
                                                                           2013                        2012
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                                                                  ($ in thousands except as otherwise
                                                                                 noted)

    Comparable store sales growth                                 2.2%                       1.5%

    Systemwide sales growth (decline)                             0.9%                     (8.3)%

    Franchisee reported sales (in millions)                               $91.5                        90.7                  0.8      0.9%


    Revenues:

    Royalty income                                                       $4,577                       4,574                    3      0.1%

    Franchise fees                                                383                                   148                  235    158.8%

    Rental income                                                 866                                   913                  (47)   (5.1)%

    Sales of ice cream products                                   774                                   931                 (157)  (16.9)%

    Other revenues                                              1,552                                 1,249                  303     24.3%
                                                                -----                                 -----                  ---     ----

    Total revenues                                                       $8,152                       7,815                  337      4.3%


    Segment profit                                                       $5,033                       3,888                1,145     29.4%


    Points of distribution                                      2,467                                 2,463                    4      0.2%

    Gross openings                                                 19                                     9                   10    111.1%

    Net closings                                                   (4)                                  (29)                  25   (86.2)%
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Baskin-Robbins U.S. fourth quarter revenue increased 4.3 percent from the prior year period to $8.2 million due primarily to increased franchise fees driven by incremental franchise renewals, as well as an increase in other revenues mainly as a result of refranchising gains and transfer fees. The increase in revenues was offset by a decline in sales of ice cream products.

Segment profit for Baskin-Robbins U.S. increased $1.1 million in the fourth quarter, or 29.4 percent, year-over-year primarily as a result of reductions in general and administrative expenses, including a reduction in incentive compensation and the fact that the prior year included expenses for reserves on leased locations, as well as the increase in revenues.


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    Baskin-Robbins International                                                                        December 28,            December 29,                 $ / #  %
                                                                                                                  2013                      2012
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                                                                                                             ($ in thousands except as otherwise
                                                                                                                           noted)

    Comparable store sales growth                                                                        1.6%                       -  %

    Systemwide sales growth                                                                              2.6%                     0.2%

    Franchisee reported sales (in millions)                                                                     $317.6                     309.5                  8.0     2.6%


    Revenues:

    Royalty income                                                                                              $1,701                     2,033                 (332) (16.3)%

    Franchise fees                                                                                       675                                 314                  361   115.0%

    Rental income                                                                                        123                                 133                  (10)  (7.5)%

    Sales of ice cream products                                                                       24,655                              15,445                9,210    59.6%

    Other revenues                                                                                        75                                  46                   29    63.0%
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    Total revenues                                                                                             $27,229                    17,971                9,258    51.5%


    Segment profit                                                                                              $8,773                     6,833                1,940    28.4%


    Points of distribution(1)                                                                          4,833                               4,556                  277     6.1%

    Gross openings(1)                                                                                    178                                 126                   52    41.3%

    Net openings(1)                                                                                      120                                  89                   31    34.8%
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    1 Prior year POD counts have been adjusted to reflect the results of an internal POD count audit.

Baskin-Robbins International systemwide sales increased 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter from the prior year period driven by sales growth in the Middle East and South Korea, offset by unfavorable exchange rates on sales in Japan. On a constant currency basis, systemwide sales increased by approximately 11 percent.

Baskin-Robbins International fourth quarter revenues increased 51.5 percent year-over-year to $27.2 million primarily due to increases in sales of ice cream products in the Middle East and an increase in distribution costs billed to customers, as well as a one-time delay in revenue recognition related to the shift in manufacturing to Dean Foods that impacted fourth quarter sales of ice cream products in the prior year.

Fourth quarter segment profit increased 28.4 percent year-over-year to $8.8 million, resulting from an increase in net margin on ice cream driven by the increase in sales, as well as a reduced cost of ice cream products primarily resulting from the shift in manufacturing to Dean Foods. The increase was offset by a decrease in net income of equity method investments due to decreases in net income in Japan and Korea.

COMPANY UPDATES


    --  As previously disclosed, the Company is seeking to refinance its senior
        secured credit facility, including its senior secured term loan facility
        and its senior secured revolving credit facility. Upon the anticipated
        completion of the transaction, the Company expects its full-year 2014
        interest expense to be approximately $70 million, representing
        approximately $10 million in annual interest expense savings and $0.05
        in incremental earnings per share in 2014. The anticipated weighted
        interest rate on the Company's $1.8 billion in outstanding debt will be
        3.4 percent. The refinancing is not yet complete and remains subject to
        customary closing conditions. The Company will provide further details
        upon the closing of the transaction.
    --  The Company today announced that the Board of Directors declared a first
        quarter cash dividend of $0.23 per share, payable on March 19, 2014 to
        shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2014.
        This represents a 21 percent increase over the Company's fourth quarter
        2013 dividend.
    --  The Company repurchased 230,700 shares of common stock during the fourth
        quarter.
    --  The Company today announced that the Board of Directors authorized a new
        program to repurchase up to an aggregate of $125 million of its
        outstanding common stock over the next two years.

FISCAL YEAR 2014 TARGETS

As described below, the Company is providing certain targets regarding its 2014 expectations.


    --  The Company expects Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales growth of
        3 to 4 percent and Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales growth of
        1 to 3 percent.
    --  The Company expects that Dunkin' Donuts U.S. will add between 380 and
        410 net new restaurants representing greater than 5 percent net
        restaurant growth and expects Baskin-Robbins U.S. will add between 5 and
        10 net new restaurants.
    --  Internationally, the Company is targeting opening 300 to 400 net new
        restaurants across the two brands, inclusive of the anticipated closing
        of approximately 100 small, kiosk locations in the Philippines
        throughout the year. The closure of these locations is immaterial to
        Dunkin' Donuts International business segment profit.
    --  Globally, the Company expects to open between 685 and 800 net new units.
    --  The Company expects revenue growth of between 6 and 8 percent and
        adjusted operating income growth of between 10 and 12 percent.
    --  The Company expects adjusted earnings per share of $1.79 to $1.83, which
        would represent 17 percent to 20 percent year-over-year adjusted
        earnings per share growth. This target is inclusive of expected savings
        from the refinancing and is based on diluted weighted average shares for
        the full year of 108.2 million.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Dunkin' Brands will be holding a conference call today at 8:00 am ET hosted by Nigel Travis, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and Paul Carbone, Chief Financial Officer. The dial-in number is (866) 393-1607 or (914) 495-8556, conference number 31241808. Dunkin' Brands will broadcast the conference call live over the Internet at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com. A replay of the conference call will be available on the Company's website at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com.

The Company's consolidated statements of operations, condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and other additional information have been provided with this press release. This information should be reviewed in conjunction with this press release.

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. 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; our franchisees' and licensees' ability to sustain same store sales growth; changes in working relationships 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 impact of seasonal changes, including weather effects, on our business; the success of our growth strategy and international development; changes in commodity and food prices, particularly coffee, dairy products and sugar, and 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 media opinions regarding the health effects of consuming our products; our ability to collect royalty payments from our franchisees and licensees; 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 press release. 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.

Non-GAAP Measures and Statistical Data

In addition to the GAAP financial measures set forth in this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP measurements, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, adjusted net income, and diluted adjusted earnings per share, which present operating results on a basis adjusted for certain items. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures as key performance measures for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. We also believe these non-GAAP measures provide our investors with useful information regarding our historical operating results. These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP. Use of the terms adjusted operating income, adjusted operating income margin, adjusted net income, and diluted adjusted earnings per share may differ from similar measures reported by other companies. Adjusted operating income and adjusted net income are reconciled from the respective measures determined under GAAP in the attached table "Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. Non-GAAP Reconciliations."

Additionally, the Company has included metrics such as systemwide sales growth and comparable store sales growth, which are commonly used statistical measures in the quick service restaurant industry and are important to understanding the Company's performance.

The Company uses "systemwide sales growth" to refer to the percentage change in sales at both franchisee- and company-owned restaurants from the comparable period of the prior year. Changes in systemwide sales are driven by changes in comparable store sales and changes in the number of restaurants.

The Company uses "DD U.S. comparable store sales growth," "BR U.S. comparable store sales growth," "DD International comparable store sales growth," and "BR International comparable store sales growth," which are calculated by including only sales from franchisee- and company-owned restaurants that have been open at least 54 weeks and that have reported sales in the current and comparable prior year week.

About Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

With more than 18,000 point of distribution in nearly 60 countries worldwide, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) is one of the world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (QSR) serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard-serve ice cream. At the end of fiscal 2013, Dunkin' Brands nearly 100 percent franchised business model included nearly 11,000 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and 7,300 Baskin-Robbins restaurants, which are primarily owned and operated by approximately 2,000 franchisees, licensees and joint venture partners. For the full-year 2013, the company had franchisee-reported sales of approximately $9.3 billion. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. is headquartered in Canton, Mass.

Contact(s):

Stacey Caravella (Investors)
Director, Investor Relations
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
investor.relations@dunkinbrands.com
781-737-3200

Karen Raskopf (Media)
SVP, Corporate Communications
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
karen.raskopf@dunkinbrands.com
781-737-5200




                                                             DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                                (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                                             (Unaudited)


                                                                                                      Three months ended                               Fiscal year ended
                                                                                                     ------------------                                -----------------

                                                                                               December 28,              December 29,          December 28,              December 29,
                                                                                                       2013                            2012                    2013                      2012
                                                                                                       ----                            ----                    ----                      ----


    Revenues:

    Franchise fees and royalty income                                                                           $119,931            109,121                 453,976                   418,940

    Rental income                                                                                    23,158                          22,957                  96,082                    96,816

    Sales of ice cream products                                                                      25,458                          16,376                 112,276                    94,659

    Sales at company-owned restaurants                                                                6,715                           6,216                  24,976                    22,922

    Other revenues                                                                                    7,915                           7,033                  26,530                    24,844

    Total revenues                                                                                  183,177                         161,703                 713,840                   658,181
                                                                                                    -------                         -------                 -------                   -------

    Operating costs and expenses:

    Occupancy expenses-franchised restaurants                                                        13,056                          13,275                  52,097                    52,072

    Cost of ice cream products                                                                       18,091                          13,019                  79,278                    69,019

    Company-owned restaurant expenses                                                                 6,663                           6,166                  24,480                    23,133

    General and administrative expenses, net                                                         53,723                          53,024                 228,010                   239,574

    Depreciation                                                                                      5,462                           6,551                  22,423                    29,084

    Amortization of other intangible assets                                                           6,858                           6,626                  26,943                    26,943

    Long-lived asset impairment charges                                                                 116                             328                     563                     1,278
                                                                                                        ---                             ---                     ---                     -----

    Total operating costs and expenses                                                              103,969                          98,989                 433,794                   441,103
                                                                                                    -------                          ------                 -------                   -------

    Net income of equity method investments:

    Net income, excluding impairment                                                                  3,173                           5,037                  19,243                    22,351

    Impairment charge                                                                                     -                -                    (873)                         -
                                                                                                        ---              ---                    ----                        ---

    Total net income of equity method investments                                                     3,173                           5,037                  18,370                    22,351

    Other operating income (expense), net                                                              (146)               -                   6,320                          -
                                                                                                       ----              ---                   -----                        ---

    Operating income                                                                                 82,235                          67,751                 304,736                   239,429
                                                                                                     ------                          ------                 -------                   -------

    Other income (expense):

    Interest income                                                                                      94                             160                     404                       543

    Interest expense                                                                                (19,712)                        (21,725)                (80,235)                  (74,031)

    Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions                                                               -                 (5,018)                    (3,963)
                                                                                                          -

    Other gains (losses), net                                                                          (608)                            495                  (1,799)                       23

    Total other expense                                                                             (20,226)                        (21,070)                (86,648)                  (77,428)
                                                                                                    -------                         -------                 -------                   -------

    Income before income taxes                                                                       62,009                          46,681                 218,088                   162,001

    Provision for income taxes                                                                       20,120                          12,491                  71,784                    54,377
                                                                                                     ------                          ------                  ------                    ------

    Net income including noncontrolling interests                                                    41,889                          34,190                 146,304                   107,624

    Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                  (183)                           (145)                   (599)                     (684)

    Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands                                                                    $42,072             34,335                 146,903                   108,308
                                                                                                                 =======             ======                 =======                   =======


    Earnings per share-basic                                                                                       $0.39               0.32                    1.38                      0.94

    Earnings per share-diluted                                                                         0.39                            0.32                    1.36                      0.93




                                                                                                  DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                                                                                 (In thousands)

                                                                                                                  (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                              December 28, 2013              December 29, 2012
                                                                                                                                              -----------------            -----------------

                                                                                       Assets

    Current assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                     $256,933                252,618

    Accounts, notes, and other receivables, net                                                                                                          79,765                            53,056

    Other current assets                                                                                                                                125,062                           114,106
                                                                                                                                                        -------                           -------

    Total current assets                                                                                                                                461,760                           419,780

    Property and equipment, net                                                                                                                         182,858                           181,172

    Equity method investments                                                                                                                           170,644                           174,823

    Goodwill and other intangible assets, net                                                                                                         2,343,803                         2,371,684

    Other assets                                                                                                                                         75,625                            70,054
                                                                                                                                                         ------                            ------

    Total assets                                                                                                                                                $3,234,690              3,217,513
                                                                                                                                                                ==========              =========

                                                     Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities:

    Current portion of long-term debt                                                                                                                               $5,000                 26,680

    Accounts payable                                                                                                                                     12,445                            16,256

    Other current liabilities                                                                                                                           326,853                           310,579
                                                                                                                                                        -------                           -------

    Total current liabilities                                                                                                                           344,298                           353,515
                                                                                                                                                        -------                           -------

    Long-term debt, net                                                                                                                               1,818,609                         1,823,278

    Deferred income taxes, net                                                                                                                          561,714                           569,126

    Other long-term liabilities                                                                                                                          97,781                           121,619
                                                                                                                                                         ------                           -------

    Total long-term liabilities                                                                                                                       2,478,104                         2,514,023
                                                                                                                                                      ---------                         ---------

    Redeemable noncontrolling interests                                                                                                                   4,930                                -

    Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                          407,358                           349,975

    Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and stockholders' equity                                                                            $3,234,690              3,217,513
                                                                                                                                                                ==========              =========





                                                                 DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                                (In thousands)

                                                                                 (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                          Fiscal year ended
                                                                                                                          -----------------

                                                                                                               December 28, 2013                  December 29, 2012
                                                                                                               -----------------                  -----------------


    Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                            $141,799                154,420
                                                                                                                                         --------                -------

    Cash flows from investing activities:

    Additions to property and equipment                                                                                  (31,099)                                (22,398)

    Proceeds from sale of joint venture                                                                                    6,682                                      -

    Other, net                                                                                                             1,511                                    (549)
                                                                                                                           -----                                    ----

    Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                (22,906)                                (22,947)
                                                                                                                         -------                                 -------

    Cash flows from financing activities:

    Proceeds from (repayment of) long-term debt, net                                                                     (24,157)                                380,559

    Payment of deferred financing and other debt-related costs                                                            (6,157)                                 (5,978)

    Dividends paid on common stock                                                                                       (81,008)                                (70,069)

    Repurchases of common stock                                                                                          (27,963)                               (450,369)

    Exercise of stock options                                                                                              7,963                                   4,418

    Other, net                                                                                                            17,148                                  15,837
                                                                                                                          ------                                  ------

    Net cash used in financing activities                                                                               (114,174)                               (125,602)
                                                                                                                        --------                                --------

    Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                                                                   (404)                                     32
                                                                                                                            ----                                     ---

    Increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                  4,315                                   5,903

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                                                       252,618                                 246,715
                                                                                                                         -------                                 -------

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                                                                             $256,933                252,618
                                                                                                                                         ========                =======


                                                                                             DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                                                      Non-GAAP Reconciliations

                                                                                                (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                                                                             (Unaudited)


                                                                                                                                        Three months ended                                 Fiscal year ended
                                                                                                                                        ------------------                                 -----------------

                                                                                                                                    December 28,                 December 29,              December 28,                December 29,
                                                                                                                                                 2013                        2012                        2013                          2012
                                                                                                                                                 ----                        ----                        ----                          ----

    Total revenues                                                                                                                           $183,177                     161,703                     713,840                       658,181

    Impact of change in ice cream shipping terms(a)                                                                                       -                     5,802                         -                         5,802
                                                                                                                                                                                            ---                         -----

    Total revenues, excluding change in ice cream shipping terms                                                                             $183,177                     167,505                     713,840                       663,983
                                                                                                                                             ========                     =======                     =======                       =======


    Operating income                                                                                                                          $82,235                      67,751                     304,736                       239,429

    Operating income margin                                                                                                            44.9%                                 41.9%                       42.7%                         36.4%

    Adjustments:

    Amortization of other intangible assets                                                                                                    $6,858                       6,626                      26,943                        26,943

    Long-lived asset impairment charges                                                                                                 116                                   328                         563                         1,278

    Third-party product volume guarantee                                                                                                  -                         -                     7,500                             -

    Secondary offering costs                                                                                                              -                         9                         -                         4,783

    Peterborough plant closure(b)                                                                                                         -                                 5,095                         654                        14,044

    Bertico litigation(c)                                                                                                                 -                         -                         -                        20,680

    Adjusted operating income                                                                                                                 $89,209                      79,809                     340,396                       307,157
                                                                                                                                              =======                      ======                     =======                       =======

    Adjusted operating income margin(d)                                                                                                48.7%                                 47.6%                       47.7%                         46.3%


    Net income attributable to Dunkin' Brands                                                                                                 $42,072                      34,335                     146,903                       108,308

    Adjustments:

    Amortization of other intangible assets                                                                                           6,858                                 6,626                      26,943                        26,943

    Long-lived asset impairment charges                                                                                                 116                                   328                         563                         1,278

    Third-party product volume guarantee                                                                                                  -                         -                     7,500                             -

    Secondary offering costs                                                                                                              -                         9                         -                         4,783

    Peterborough plant closure(b)                                                                                                         -                                 5,095                         654                        14,044

    Loss on debt extinguishment and refinancing transactions                                                                              -                         -                     5,018                         3,963

    Bertico litigation(c)                                                                                                                 -                         -                         -                        20,680

    Tax impact of adjustments, excluding Bertico litigation(e)                                                                       (2,790)                               (4,823)                    (16,271)                      (20,404)

    Tax impact of Bertico adjustment(f)                                                                                                   -                       979                         -                       (3,980)

    Income tax audit settlements(g)                                                                                                       -                               (10,514)                     (8,417)                      (10,514)

    State tax apportionment(h)                                                                                                            -                                 4,599                       2,868                         4,599
                                                                                                                                        ---                                 -----                       -----                         -----

    Adjusted net income                                                                                                                       $46,256                      36,634                     165,761                       149,700
                                                                                                                                              =======                      ======                     =======                       =======


    Adjusted net income                                                                                                                       $46,256                      36,634                     165,761                       149,700

    Less: Adjusted net income allocated to participating securities                                                                       -                        (1)                        -                          (179)
                                                                                                                                                                                            ---                          ----

         Adjusted net income available to common shareholders                                                                                 $46,256                      36,633                     165,761                       149,521
                                                                                                                                              -------                      ------                     -------                       -------

    Weighted average number of common shares - diluted                                                                          108,332,148                           107,916,672                 108,217,011                   116,573,344
                                                                                                                                                                                                 -----------                   -----------

    Diluted adjusted earnings per share                                                                                                         $0.43                        0.34                        1.53                          1.28
                                                                                                                                                =====                        ====                        ====                          ====



    (a) Represents the impact of the one-time delay in revenue recognition as a result of a change in shipping terms related to the shift in manufacturing to Dean Foods, based on actual shipments.

    (b) For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2013, the adjustment represents transition-related general and administrative costs incurred related to the closure of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream manufacturing plant in Peterborough, Canada,
     such as information technology integration, project management, and transportation costs. For the three months and fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, the adjustment represents transition-related general and administrative costs, as
     well as accelerated depreciation and incremental costs of ice cream products.

    (c) 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.

    (d) Adjusted operating income margin calculated based on total revenues, excluding change in shipping terms.

    (e) Tax impact of adjustments, excluding the Bertico litigation, calculated at a 40% effective tax rate.

    (f) Tax impact of Bertico litigation adjustment calculated as if the incremental reserve had not been recorded. The tax impact recorded in the second quarter of 2012 was a $3.9 million tax benefit representing the actual direct tax
     benefit expected to be realized, as well as a $2.2 million tax benefit recorded that fully reversed in the third and fourth quarters of 2012 based on interim tax provision requirements.  The tax impact for the three months ended December
     29, 2012 represents $1.0 million of the tax benefit that was expected to reverse.

    (g) Represents income tax benefits resulting from the settlement of historical tax positions settled during the period, primarily related to the accounting for the acquisition of the Company by private equity firms in 2006.

    (h) Represents deferred tax expense recognized due to an increase in our overall state tax rate for a shift in the apportionment of income to state jurisdictions, as a result of the closure of the Peterborough manufacturing plant and
     transition to Dean Foods.

SOURCE Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.