On October 25, 2012, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 29, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information contained in this Item, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing.

On October 25, 2012, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $0.15 per common share quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on November 14, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2012. The declaration of any future dividends is subject to the Board's discretion. The full text of the Company's press release issued today regarding this dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

(d) Exhibits

99.1    Press Release of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. dated October 25, 2012
        regarding the release of quarterly financial results and other
        information.

99.2    Press Release of Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. dated October 25, 2012
        announcing the declaration of a $0.15 quarterly dividend.