PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Chris Burr is Director of Nontraditional Development for Dunkin' Donuts in Canton, Massachusetts. In this role, Chris manages nationwide franchise development of Dunkin' Donuts in locations such as college campus, supermarket, airport, travel plazas, train stations, resorts, etc. Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite everyday, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is the #1 retailer of hot and iced regular coffee-by-the-cup in America, and the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the #1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for two years running. The company has more than 7,900 restaurants in 30 countries worldwide. In 2007, Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales were $5.3 billion.

Prior to joining Dunkin' Donuts, Chris held a similar position with Yum! Brands, the parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, Long John Silvers, A&W All American Food and Wingstreet. Prior to the Quick-Serve Restaurant industry, Chris served the hotel industry as Brand Director at Choice Hotels International, Director of Operations and Development at Florida Hospitality Group, and as a hospitality feasibility consultant with Laventhol & Horwath. Chris started his professional career with Marriott Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia.

EDUCATION

Florida State University, BS Hotel and Restaurant Administration, 1982.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS

Certified Hotel Administrator

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Member, Supplier Committee – American Resort Development Association
President Florida State University Society of Hosts