CANTON, Mass., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, periods that included 14 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively.

"We had a strong finish to the year. Our operational execution, innovative product introductions, and break-through marketing are differentiating us competitively and delivering results," said Nigel Travis, Chief Executive Officer, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., and President, Dunkin' Donuts U.S. "We continue to grow our brands globally, adding more than 600 net new Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations last year. The long-term agreement we signed with our Dunkin' Donuts franchisee-owned procurement and distribution cooperative was a significant step forward in support of our goal to accelerate the growth of the brand across the U.S. In 2011, we executed our strategy, remained laser-focused on our priorities, and we believe we have positioned the Company to deliver sustainable long-term growth."

Fourth quarter highlights include:
• Worldwide system-wide sales grew 15.0% over the fourth quarter of 2010 (system-wide sales grew 8.1% on a 13-week basis)
• Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales were up 7.4% and Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales were up 5.8%
• 269 net new Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations globally
• Revenues increased 12.5% over the fourth quarter of 2010 to $168.5 million; on a 13-week basis, revenues increased 7.2% to $160.5 million
• Operating income increased 0.4% over the fourth quarter of 2010 to $44.6 million; adjusted operating income* increased 31.2% to $73.0 million with adjusted operating income margin* expanding 620 basis points to 43.3%
• Net income increased $26.8 million over the fourth quarter of 2010 to $11.6 million; adjusted net income increased 36.6% to $36.2 million
• Diluted earnings per pro forma common share* was $0.10; diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share* was $0.30; on a 13-week basis, diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share was $0.28

Fiscal year 2011 highlights include:
• Worldwide system-wide sales grew 9.1% over fiscal year 2010 (system-wide sales grew 7.4% on a 52-week basis)
• Dunkin' Donuts U.S. comparable store sales were up 5.1% and Baskin-Robbins U.S. comparable store sales were up 0.5%
• 601 net new Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins locations globally bringing Dunkin' Brands total points of distribution to 16,794 as of year end
• Revenues increased 8.8% to $628.2 million from $577.1 million in fiscal year 2010 (revenues increased 7.5% on a 52-week basis)
• Operating income increased 6.1% to $205.3 million; adjusted operating income increased 16.2% to $270.7 million with adjusted operating income margin expanding 270 basis points to 43.1%
• Net income increased 28.2% to $34.4 million; adjusted net income increased 15.9% to $101.7 million
• Diluted earnings per pro forma common share was $0.32; diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share was $0.94; on a 52-week basis, diluted adjusted earnings per pro forma common share was $0.93

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SOURCE Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.