With over 200 locations spanning seven different states, Cafua Management Company (CMC) is the largest private Dunkin’ Donuts franchise in the United States. CMC prides itself on being a family company, with a ‘People First’ culture, dedicated to providing the best in quality and service to our guests. CMC is about more than coffee and donuts – it is about people and principles. We believe in fostering a keen sense of commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork within our organization and within our relationships with customers.
‘People First’ Culture
1970 & 1972
Portugal to Boston, MA
Fernando and Gilda Cafua immigrated from the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, to Boston, Massachusetts in hopes of achieving a better life for themselves and their future family. As hard-working immigrants, Gilda created firemen suits as a seamstress, and Fernando juggled three jobs to make ends meet, including one as a baker for Dunkin’ Donuts. They also had three sons: Mark, David, and Gregory.
FEBRUARY 28, 1980
Our First Dunkin’
The Cafua Family was offered the opportunity to invest in their first store, located in Derry, NH.
1981
The Beginning
At young ages, Mark, David and Gregory began working at Dunkin’ Donuts. They remember growing up in the business fondly and are proud to have worked in every position possible over the years, even standing on milk crates at an early age so they could take orders from behind the counter.
2002
100 Dunkin’ Locations
Cafua Management Company grew over the years and hit their 100th store grand opening in upstate New York.
2007
Mark, David, and Gregory
Fernando and Gilda moved to Florida and left CMC in the capable hands of their three sons. Mark serves as CEO, David as Chief Property Officer, and Gregory as Chief Business Officer. Each took on roles that suit their strengths and continue to build upon their parents’ legacy.
TODAY
Over 200 Dunkin’ Locations
Cafua Management Company has grown to become the largest private Dunkin’ Donuts franchise in the world with over 200 locations. CMC prides itself on being a family company, with a ‘People First’ culture, dedicated to providing the best in quality and service to our guest.