William Rosenberg

Entrepreneur

Birthday June 10, 1916

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Sep 22, 2002 (86)

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About

Founder of the Dunkin' Donuts franchise. He grew the franchise from one store in Quincy, Massachusetts, to over 5,000 locations.

Before Fame

He ran a company called Industrial Luncheon Services, which delivered coffee snacks and meals to factory workers in the suburbs of Boston.

Trivia

He decided to expand his business via franchising, and he founded the International Franchise Association to set standards for the industry.

Family Life

He grew up in Mashpee, Massachusetts.

Associated With

He and Ray Kroc, the brains behind McDonald's, both established successful franchises that dominated the U.S. landscape.