Inspire Brands acquiring Dunkin' Brands?

October 26, 2020

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, has confirmed that it held preliminary discussions to be acquired by Inspire…

250 US Dunkin' stores test biodegradable straws

September 30, 2020

Dunkin' is testing biodegradable drinking straws at about 250 U.S. locations, according to the brand's blog, which also described how the chain replaced foam…

QSR coffee foot traffic: In need of a double-espresso?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

In the realm of coffee-centered concepts, Dunkin' and Starbucks reign supreme, but traffic is down at both locations. And that is despite the recent…

Dunkin' aims to 'own' National Coffee Day

September 22, 2020

Dunkin' has unofficially renamed the unofficial "holiday" of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 as National Dunkin' Day. And of course, the brand is willingly…

Dunkin', DoorDash now delivering from 3,500 US stores

September 15, 2020

DoorDash is offering Dunkin' customers a free delivery on orders of $10 or more as well as a free 25-count offering of Munchkins Donut Hole Treats through…

Dunkin's big eGift card win: A lesson for sales-seeking QSRs

by Brett Narlinger — Senior Vice President, Global Commece, Blackhawk Network

QSRs need to get on the E-train, as in eGifts. Dunkin' recently launched a campaign around this kind of product with tremendous success that spilled over into…

QSRs' techy future: It's all about ASMAC

by Amit Jain — Lead - PR & Communications, Manthan

Do you know what ASMAC means to your QSR?

Dunkin’ ranked as favorite packaged coffee

September 3, 2020

Dunkin' was ranked the country's top coffee according to the Harris Poll, per a USA Today report. The brand was among eight packaged coffees that rated above…

White Castle testing Mastercard AI-powered drive-thru platform

September 1, 2020

White Castle has partnered with Mastercard to launch an artificial intelligence solution that promises to take physical touch out of the drive-thru lanes.

Would you drink doughnut-infused beer? Dunkin' thinks so

Dunkin' has really "gone and done it" this time.

Dunkin' device helps customers 'get a grip'

August 21, 2020

Dunkin' is giving its customers a way to get a grip during the challenges of this pandemic, thanks to its partnership with PopSockets, which makes knobby…

Dunkin' pushes pumpkins onto menus early this year

August 13, 2020

The pumpkin patch may be populated with mere pewee-sized versions of the ghord right now, but at least one QSR is ready to roll with its annual gastronomic…

Dunkin' pushes 'Refreshers' with RV-for-a-week sweepstakes

August 11, 2020

With an impressive 46 million Americans expected to hit the road in a recreation vehicle over n the next year, Dunkin's latest RV-based promotion might be key…

Dunkin' hosting Free Coffee Mondays

August 3, 2020

Dunkin' has launched Free Coffee Mondays, and Free Donut Fridays are back Friday for members of the DD Perks Rewards Program, a news release said.

Dunkin' goes digital, shifts menu after COVID hits Q2

July 30, 2020

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. reported a slump in second-quarter earnings as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the company to close down much of its in-store breakfast…

Dunkin' coffee IN cereal? Life IS good

July 29, 2020

Dunkin' and Post Consumer Brands have partnered to create a way for customers to have their coffee and eat it too with a pair of new cereals made with Dunkin…

Baskin-Robbins giving free scoops

July 9, 2020

Baskin-Robbins is holding a cone up in tribute to National Ice Cream month (July) with the creation of a trio of flavors inspired by magical creatures. The…

Dunkin’ franchisees hiring 25,000, adding college benefits

June 8, 2020

Dunkin' restaurants will hire up to 25,000 new employees nationally and add education benefits through a university partnership, a news release said. To…

Dunkin' Brands names vice president, managing counsel

May 19, 2020

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins, has promoted Ryan Schaffer to vice president and managing counsel. Schaffer will lead a team…

Dunkin' cup change saves 1B foam cups from landfill annually

May 12, 2020

Dunkin' said this week that now all of its restaurants worldwide have transitioned from polystyrene foam cups to paper cups, meeting the timetable established…