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I read an article in the late 90s in Esquire magazine about a businessman who tried for years to open a Krispy Kreme franchise in a new state. He loved Krispy Kreme and knew it would be a hit. They refused. He visited headquarters, wrote them letters, became friends with the secretaries. He was persistent to the point of obsessive. He didn't take no for an answer. They finally relented after (iirc) 9 years. It's a good article - worth finding on microfiche.

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I wish I was that dedicated ;) But I don't have years to spend (I have other plans for my life at this point too!), this is a family venture, and there are lots of other franchises and independent businesses out on the market.

Maybe someone else might be that obsessive about opening it, but I'm not the person. I'm just pointing out though that it's not possible that people with enough money and experience haven't considered trying to open a Dunkin' Donuts in California lately.