Okay, maybe the higher corporate and personal income tax rates are causing businesses and taxpayers to jump from Illinois like rats off a sinking ship. Maybe Abbott's laying off 1900 employees. But on Illinois Review, we've looking for and we've found some good business news.
Yep, there's two new Dunkin' Donuts stores opening in Illinois. Two! Take that, Governor Christie!
In Illinois, the company has reached a multi-unit development deal with existing franchisee Sam Patel. The first location opened last month at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The second location will open later this year on the South Side of Chicago. Both restaurants will have a Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin Robbins, according to the company.
Patel has been a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee since 2009 and owns another site in Dolton, Ill. "I have deep roots in the local community and am excited to expand Dunkin’ Donuts’ presence and play an important role in the daily lives of people who live, work and visit here," he said. "As an existing franchisee I have a strong passion and loyalty for the brand and look forward to the opening of my third restaurant in the months to come."
