Dunkin Brands Group Inc (DNKN): This Is One Incredible CEO

Perhaps nothing is more endearing than the reminder that Nigel Travis hasn’t forgotten about the communities that Dunkin’ operates in. In April, the company donated $200,000 to The One Fund Boston to help victims affected by the tragic marathon bombing and set up 2,000 of its stores to be able to take donations on behalf of the public for The One Fund. All told, patrons raised an additional $467,000 for Boston. The company also donated $200,000 in November to the American Red Cross and to food banks to help people affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Two thumbs up
It’ll definitely take innovative new products and a loyal customers base for Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ:DNKN) to stay competitive against the kingpin that is Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) and a resurgent Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (NYSE:KKD); but if anyone’s up to that challenge, its Nigel Travis. He has Dunkin’ Donuts positioned perfectly to try its hand at a West Coast expansion again, all while ensuring that shareholders reap a generous dividend. Best of all, Dunkin’s employees are well taken care of, and the communities Dunkin’ operates in know that he and the company care about their well-being. I’d certainly say that’s worthy of two thumbs up!

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