Dunkin’ Donuts’ managing director leaves to join Domino’s

Jim Johnstone, managing director of Dunkin’ Brands in the UK and Ireland, has left his role to join Domino’s.

Johnstone is now head of franchise development at the pizza delivery company, and has stepped down as managing director of Dunkin’ Brands in the UK and Ireland.

Dunkin’ Brands is a franchisor of quick service restaurants, serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods. It is responsible for brands including Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, the ice cream purveyor. Johnstone served as managing director for five years, and was responsible for the rollout of both the Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands.

Before joining Dunkin’ Brands, Johnstone was franchise development director at Burger King.