Dunkin’ is planning at least nine new locations in Ohio, expanding in a state already featured in our look at the states with the most Dunkin’ restaurants. The latest development push is concentrated around Columbus, with proposed shops in several suburbs as well as the city itself.
The new restaurants are expected to arrive in stages from late 2026 into 2027. Cincinnati-based franchise operator the Gilligan Company is driving much of the expansion, and a real estate firm working on its Central Ohio locations has identified several planned sites. Some projects have target opening months, while others are still at the site-selection or contract stage.
Where are the new Dunkin’ locations planned?
Two of the earlier openings are expected east and north of Columbus. A Dunkin’ on East Main Street near Reynoldsburg, in the Burlington East Shopping Center area, is targeting late November 2026. Another restaurant along Polaris Parkway in the Westerville area is aiming for December 2026. Neither target month guarantees a specific grand-opening day…