Travis graduated from Middlesex University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and worked for Esso, Rolls-Royce, Kraft and Parker Hannifin the field of human resources.
In 1991 he returned to England in his first operations role with Burger King as managing director for Europe, Middle East & Africa.
in 1994 as Senior Vice President, Europe and over the next 10 years was promoted to various positions which included both US and International retail operations.
In 2001, Travis was promoted by Blockbuster as president and chief operating officer (the number two position) and stayed in that role for three years.
In 2010, Travis said his vision was continually to expand Dunkin' Brand's presence in the Southeastern United States and internationally, and that China would be a major focus.