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Swiss Subway Operators Take Over 19 Dunkin’ Stores
Convenience House has taken over Dunkin’s 19 Swiss stores, adding the donut chain to the company’s existing Subway business.
The company is run by Markus Laenzlinger and Sebastian Becker, who plan to grow Dunkin’s network to 50 locations over the next five to seven years.
Former majority owner Roland Zanotelli now holds a stake in Convenience House, but the sale price was not disclosed.
The new owners plan to add more drinks, including trend-led and sugar-free options, and use shared marketing and locations with Subway.
Convenience House also plans to expand Subway in Switzerland, aiming for 60 restaurants by the end of 2026 and about 130 in the medium term.
New Subway locations in St. Gallen and Thun are close to opening.
Swiss operators of Subway have taken over all 19 Dunkin’ stores in Switzerland.
The buyers, Markus Laenzlinger and Sebastian Becker, operate through their company Convenience House.
Former majority owner Roland Zanotelli is now also a shareholder in Convenience House.
The new owners plan to expand Dunkin’ to 50 locations within five to seven years.
They plan to focus more on drinks, including trend drinks and sugar-free options.
- Who
- Subway operators Markus Laenzlinger and Sebastian Becker, through Convenience House, took over the stores.
- What
- They took over 19 Dunkin’ stores in Switzerland.
- When
- The date of the takeover was not stated. The report was published on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- The sources do not state a reason for the takeover.
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The 19 Dunkin’ stores were majority-owned by entrepreneur Roland Zanotelli.
Zanotelli became a shareholder in Convenience House, and Laenzlinger and Becker set out plans to expand the Dunkin’ network.
- Dunkin’ stores taken over
- 19
- New owners
- Markus Laenzlinger and Sebastian Becker
- Operating company
- Convenience House
- Planned Dunkin’ network
- 50 locations within five to seven years
- Former majority owner
- Roland Zanotelli