PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTParticipation Agreement • April 23rd, 2015 • Massachusetts
Contract Type FiledApril 23rd, 2015 JurisdictionIntroduction: This document (the “Participation Agreement”) sets out the understandings between you and Dunkin’ Donuts Franchising LLC and its successors and assigns (“Franchisor”) (and, for purposes of Sections 6(j), 6(k), and 6(l) only, Dunkin Brands, Inc.) regarding Dunkin’ Brands, Inc.’s (“DBI”) decision to share a significant portion of its net profits from the sale of the following products: Dunkin’ Donuts packaged coffee; Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cup, K-Mug, and K-Carafe single serve products, and any direct successor to the K-Cup technology; any Dunkin’ Donuts licensed single-serve capsules for Keurig or any other brands’ single-serve coffee system designed primarily for at-home consumption; and Dunkin’ Donuts creamers (collectively, the “Products”) in the Channels in the Territory described below.