Dunkin' claimed that "there is no certainty that any agreement will be reached" as well that no further comments will be released until an agreed upon transaction is found. Shares of the Dunkin' Brand have reportedly risen 33% in 2020 because of the possible Inspire Brands' deal. On October 30, 2020, Dunkin' Brands announced that it was to be acquired by Inspire Brands in a transaction valued at $11.3 billion including the assumption of Dunkin' Brands debt. The deal closed on December 15, 2020. Subsidiaries Baskin-Robbins Dunkin' Mister Donut References External links Official website (archived, 25 Apr 2020) Food and drink companies of the United States Fast-food chains of the United States Holding companies of the United States Restaurant groups in the United States Companies based in Norfolk County, Massachusetts Canton, Massachusetts Holding companies established in 2004 American companies established in 2004 2011 initial public offerings Companies formerly listed on the Nasdaq 2020 mergers and acquisitions Inspire Brands American companies disestablished in 2020