FOXBORO — Welcome to Dunkin Donuts heaven, Ricky Jean Francois.
At least that’s the impression the new Patriots defensive lineman/Dunkin Donuts magnate got of the Boston area when he arrived this week to join his new team.
Jean Francois was happy to find Rob Gronkowski as a new teammate, not only on the Patriots roster — but also on the Dunkin Donuts roster, as Gronkowski is a paid pitchman for the company.
The defender said he owns 30 franchises of Dunkin Donuts and expanded on his relationship with the company today:
- On Gronkowski: “I love (Gronkowski) because he’s got business booming.