Dunkin' Returns to Quebec

After an eight-year absence, the iconic American coffee and donut chain is coming back to Quebec—and Team Orlando Biscotti is finding the locations that will define its second chapter.

The news broke earlier this month: Dunkin' has signed a master franchising agreement with Montreal-based Foodtastic to return to Canada with hundreds of locations planned nationwide. For anyone who remembers the brand's previous presence here, or who's travelled stateside and wondered why the coffee isn't available closer to home, this is the comeback many have been waiting for.

Team Orlando Biscotti, a division of M Retail—the retail-specific extension of M Commercial that launched earlier this year—has been selected as the exclusive real estate partner of Foodtastic to lead Dunkin's Quebec expansion. It's the kind of opportunity that demonstrates the value of strategic site selection in retail success.

Building Dunkin's Quebec Foundation

The mandate is both thrilling and exacting: identify the locations across Quebec that will anchor Dunkin's return and position the brand for long-term success. This requires strategic placement that gives Dunkin' the foundation to reestablish itself in a competitive market and build the kind of loyal following the brand enjoys across the United States.

Foodtastic CEO Peter Mammas stated in the company's official announcement that the return represents "a significant growth opportunity for Foodtastic and our franchise partners across the country." In a recent interview with CBC News, Mammas described Dunkin' as "a younger, cooler brand" that fills a gap in Quebec's current coffee landscape.

There's genuine appetite for what Dunkin' brings—approachable quality, variety, and a brand energy that resonates with a demographic underserved by existing options. The scale of the ambition is remarkable: in an interview with Global News, Mammas said that "within 12 months, we'll be opening one Dunkin' per week."

Team Orlando Biscotti is evaluating sites across the province, analyzing traffic patterns, demographic data, competitive positioning, and development timelines. The focus is on high-visibility locations that can launch quickly while setting Dunkin' up for sustainable growth. Montreal and Toronto will host the first locations, expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027, with hundreds of stores planned across Canada.

The Opportunity Ahead

This expansion represents a chance to help write a genuine comeback story. Dunkin' has name recognition, product quality, and brand loyalty south of the border. Now it has the local partnership and real estate strategy to succeed in Quebec.

Foodtastic's confidence in the brand stems partly from previous success. Speaking with CP24, Mammas referenced the company's work bringing Jimmy John's to Canada, noting that the team "kind of found that it would be a good fit to bring Dunkin' back."

For M Immobilier and Team Orlando Biscotti, this project represents high-level site acquisition work: helping major brands navigate complex market dynamics and secure the locations that turn ambition into reality. The first stores are coming soon, and Quebec's coffee landscape is about to get more interesting.