Flagship restaurant opens Nov. 12, marking the first milestone under Dunkin’s development agreement with SGK Partners LLP.
Inspire Brands, a global multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes Arby’s®, Baskin-Robbins®, Buffalo Wild Wings®, Dunkin’®, Jimmy John’s® and SONIC® locations worldwide, today announced the upcoming opening of the first Dunkin’ restaurant in Kazakhstan.
“The launch of Dunkin’ in Kazakhstan represents more than an entry into a new country. It marks an important step in the brand’s expansion into Central Asia, a region with growing consumer demand and significant long-term potential,” said Inspire Brands President and Managing Director, International Michael Haley. “As we continue to broaden Dunkin’s global footprint, we’re focused on markets where we can build meaningful, lasting connections with guests through strong local franchise relationships. Together with SGK Partners LLP, we’re excited to introduce Dunkin’ to Kazakhstan and establish a foundation for future growth across the region.”
The restaurant opening represents the first milestone under Dunkin’s exclusive development and operating agreement with SGK Partners LLP. The opening reflects the strength of the relationship and SGK Partners’ continued commitment to the Dunkin’ brand and its international growth. Through the agreement, SGK Partners plans to establish Dunkin’s presence in Kazakhstan, with additional development opportunities to be evaluated as growth continues.
Located at the intersection of Gogol Street 42 and Kunayev Street 73, near Panfilov Park, one of Almaty’s popular destinations, the flagship restaurant features a custom Almaty mural, an innovative four-tap beverage system serving Nitro coffee, Cold Brew and customizable lemonade and tea-based offerings, as well as Dunkin’s signature donuts, espresso beverages and all-day iced beverage menu, including Dunkin’ Refreshers and the locally inspired Almaty Donut.
The restaurant’s grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov. 12, will bring Dunkin’s global “YES ALL DAY” campaign to life through a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live entertainment from a local DJ, influencer appearances and beverage demonstrations from a mixologist crafting Dunkin’s signature iced beverages. Guests will also have an opportunity to experience the brand’s innovative beverage platform, which reflects growing demand for cold coffee and customized drink options in Almaty.
“Bringing a cult favorite like Dunkin’ to Kazakhstan is a major milestone for us. As a global leader in delicious donuts and a master of great coffee that energizes millions every day, Dunkin’ is a fantastic addition to our market,” said Yerkin Tatishev, shareholder of SGK Partners LLP and Founder of Kusto Group, a diversified business group originating in Kazakhstan and headquartered in Singapore. “We are thrilled to introduce this beloved global brand to Kazakhstan and are confident it will quickly win the hearts of our guests.”
For over 75 years, Dunkin’ has been a global leader in beverages and donuts, with more than 14,200 restaurants in nearly 40 markets with additional development opportunities to be evaluated as growth continues.
ABOUT INSPIRE BRANDS
Inspire Brands is a restaurant company unlike any other, led by 650,000 inspiring company and franchise team members and more than 2,500 invested franchisees around the world. The company’s iconic brands – Arby’s®, Baskin-Robbins®, Buffalo Wild Wings®, Dunkin’®, Jimmy John’s® and SONIC® – are intelligently integrated to leverage data and insights that drive innovation. By creating irresistible food and interactions that people crave every day, Inspire ignites impassioned guest loyalty across 55 global markets. For more information, visit www.inspirebrands.com.
ABOUT DUNKIN’
Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com.
ABOUT SGK Partners LLP:
SGK Partners LLP is a dedicated operating company established for the strategic franchise relationship with Inspire Brands to exclusively launch the Dunkin’ brand in Kazakhstan. The company is backed by a professional management team with a proven track record of scaling global quick-service restaurant chains.
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Malika Mangubayeva
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Phone: +7 701 111 29 87
Anail Bykov
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Phone: +7 701 324 90 01
