Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Appoints Kate Smith Lavelle Chief Financial Officer, Global.

CANTON, Mass. -- Dunkin' Brands, Inc., the parent company of global quick quality restaurant brands including, Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins, and Togo's, and part of Allied Domecq PLC (NYSE:AED), announces the appointment of Kate Smith Lavelle as Chief Financial Officer. She will be responsible for the oversight and management of all financial functions for Dunkin' Brands and its brand companies. She will be a member of the company's executive leadership team and will report directly to Jon L. Luther, Chief Executive Officer.

Lavelle was recently Global Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting officer of LSG Sky Chefs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Airlines. She was responsible for global accounting and consolidations, controlling credit and collections and finance change management for the multinational company. Lavelle was employed by LSG Sky Chefs from 1998 to 2004 and held various senior finance positions including: Senior Vice President of Finance, Americas Region; Senior Director of Employee Relations, Policy and Law; Senior Director of Finance and Administration; Director of Financial Analysis, U.S. Core Operations, and Director of Audits.

"During fiscal year 2004, Dunkin' Brands system-wide sales increased by 12% and the company has plans to add 10,000 Dunkin' Donuts stores in the next 10 to 15 years. As our company grows and our brands expand nationally, it's a great time to have someone as talented and qualified as Kate join the senior leadership team at Dunkin' Brands," stated Jon L. Luther. "Kate has broad experience leading and growing global businesses and we are excited to tap her extensive knowledge in finance and building large multinational brands."

Lavelle began her career at Arthur Andersen LLP where she was Senior Audit Manager in charge of administration of audits and other professional engagements. She was with the company from 1987 to 1998. During her tenure with the company she enjoyed broad experiences with a number of large financial and service-based organizations.

Lavelle is a native of Alabama. She graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a B.S. in Management. She holds CPA certifications in both Louisiana and Texas.

About Dunkin' Brands, Inc.

Dunkin' Brands, Inc. has more than 12,000 Dunkin' Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo's restaurants worldwide, with over 143 years of combined restaurant experience, Dunkin' Brands mission is to thrill customers, enrich stakeholders and build powerful brands. Dunkin' Brands is also a pioneer in developing and practicing a complementary day part strategy, which combines two or three of its brands under one roof. Headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin' Brands is part of Allied Domecq PLC (NYSE:AED), a highly successful and dynamic global business in spirits, wines, and quick quality restaurants. For more information, visit www.DunkinBrands.com.