Dunkin’ Unveils 'Human Chargers' Beverage Stunt
Dunkin' has introduced a new beverage, Shot in the Dark, which includes a reusable sipping device, as part of its pivot from doughnuts to drinks.
· 1851 Franchise· June 24, 2019
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Dunkin' Brands is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 846 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Dunkin' has unveiled a limited-time Halloween lineup featuring seasonal menu items, collectibles, and merchandise, including the return of the Spider Donut and the debut of the Berry Battie Daydream Refresher [[2026-10-14 Dunkin’ unveils Halloween lineup (8b03e6)]]. * Dunkin' franchisee Dave Baumgartner has opened his 100th store after 16 years, and advises new franchisees to start with just one store to learn and grow [[2026-09-16 This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice D (d0054d)]]. * Dunkin' has launched a marketing campaign featuring former Spice Girls members Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell-Horner, along with comedian Rachel Dratch, to promote its seasonal fall beverage lineup [[2026-09-08 Dunkin’ enlists a pair of former Spice Girls and Rachel Dratch to push its pumpk (e2eb23)]]. * Walmart is making a push into restaurant delivery, utilizing its large store footprint and growing delivery network to reach restaurants and consumers, including a partnership with Dunkin' [[2026-09-04 Walmart makes a bold play for restaurant delivery (3fceb9)]]. * Dunkin' is expanding its partnership with Walmart to offer delivery through the retailer's app, starting at in-store locations before rolling out to 10,000 U.S. units [[2026-09-03 Customers can soon get Dunkin’ delivered, from Walmart (854022)]]. * Dunkin' will return to Puerto Rico in 2027 through a partnership with Fusion Restaurant Group, an operator based on the island [[2026-08-25 Dunkin’ to return to Puerto Rico in 2027 (96e211)]]. * Convenience stores are competing with quick-service restaurants for breakfast sales, with some c-stores leveraging their morning offerings to win customers, potentially impacting Dunkin' sales [[2026-08-28 The Breakfast Battle How C-Stores Can Steal Share From QSRs (fcc721)]]. * Dunkin' has launched its fall menu, including a partnership with Alix Earle and the introduction of new pumpkin and tiramisu flavors [[2026-08-19 Dunkin’ Kicks Off Fall with Alix Earle Partnership and New Menu (400190)]] Filed under Restaurants / Coffee & tea.
Dunkin' Partners with Grubhub for Nationwide Delivery
Dunkin’ has partnered with Grubhub for its nationwide delivery program, debuting throughout New York City today via sister company Seamless, according to Yahoo Finance.
· 1851 Franchise· June 17, 2019
Jamba Moves Beyond the 'Juice' with Rebrand
Jamba moves beyond the 'Juice' name, rebranding as a smoothie and juice chain with a new menu and POS system.
· 1851 Franchise· June 6, 2019
Dunkin' To Celebrate National Donut Day By Offering A Free Donut When You Buy a Drink on June 7
Dunkin' is offering a free donut with the purchase of a drink on National Donut Day.
· 1851 Franchise· May 31, 2019
Restaurant Chains Get Creative to Recruit and Retain Employees
According to an article by CNBC , the current state of labor has entered a bit of a crunch—leading many big restaurant brands to come up with new ways to attract and retain talent.
· 1851 Franchise· May 21, 2019
Fresh Tensions Arise Between Subway Corporate and Franchisees
Fresh tensions arise between Subway corporate and franchisees, with allegations of unfair treatment and restructuring attempts.
· 1851 Franchise· May 7, 2019
dunkin may explore adding plant based proteins to breakfast menu ceo says
Dunkin' CEO David Hoffmann considers adding plant-based proteins to the brand's breakfast menu.
· 1851 Franchise· May 6, 2019
The Dunkin' Recast into Beverage Business Pays Off; Brand Banks Highest Sales in Four Years
Dunkin' Donuts sees its highest sales gains in four years after rebranding as a beverage company.
· 1851 Franchise· May 4, 2019
Breakfast Wars: Dunkin' Adds Breakfast Bowls to Menu
Dunkin' adds two new breakfast bowls to its menu, the Egg White Bowl and the Sausage Scramble Bowl, as the brand tightens its grip on the breakfast segment through menu innovation.
· 1851 Franchise· April 30, 2019
Dunkin’ and Starbucks are Revamping Their Loyalty Programs
Dunkin' and Starbucks revamp their loyalty programs, offering greater flexibility and rewards to customers.
· 1851 Franchise· April 22, 2019
Panera Is Hungry For a Major Market Share of the Ever-Growing Breakfast Segment
Panera Bread, the cozy cafe franchise and purveyor of bread bowls, has announced a newly overhauled breakfast menu in the interest of attracting more of an ever-growing breakfast crowd, according to an article in Forbes.
· 1851 Franchise· April 15, 2019
The Future of Mobile Food - Using Low-Cost Carts To Expand Your Brand
Food trucks and mobile food carts offer a convenient and affordable way for entrepreneurs to sell food and expand their customer base.
· Franchising.com· April 8, 2019
Dunkin' Brands Receives Perfect Score on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index
Dunkin’ Brands receives a perfect score on the 2019 Corporate Equality Index, recognizing its commitment to LGBTQ workplace equality.
· 1851 Franchise· April 4, 2019
The Top 5 Reasons to Franchise With Rent-A-Center in 2019
Rent-A-Center has made a name for itself as the premier rent-to-own player in the overall retail industry, with nearly 2,400 locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
· 1851 Franchise· April 2, 2019
Taco Bell is Testing a Churro Donut For $1
Taco Bell is testing a $1 Churro Donut in select locations, along with a Loaded Nacho Taco and Double Beef Quesarito.
· 1851 Franchise· March 29, 2019
Consumer Marketing Roundup: March 26, 2019
Papa John's expands delivery service to 1,400 more restaurants through a partnership with DoorDash, increasing its reach and convenience for customers.
· Franchising.com· March 25, 2019
Dunkin' Brands Taps David Mann for Chief Legal Officer Role
Dunkin' Brands appoints David Mann as Chief Legal Officer, replacing Rich Emmett who is retiring.
· 1851 Franchise· March 12, 2019
School of Rock Amplifies International Expansion Efforts in 2019
School of Rock amplifies international expansion efforts, opening new locations and growing its global presence.
· 1851 Franchise· March 11, 2019
Maximizing Results from Geo-Focused Programmatic Advertising
Programmatic advertising revenue is projected to account for 46% of all digital advertising buys in 2018, offering greater flexibility and targeting capabilities.
· Franchising.com· March 11, 2019
In the Moment: Real-Time Tips to Engage Consumers
Many of today's biggest moments are being covered in real time (think Twitter).
· Franchising.com· March 7, 2019
Dunkin’ Brings Back Irish Creme Coffee Promotion After 5-Year Hiatus
Dunkin' brings back Irish Creme coffee promotion after a five-year hiatus, with seven locations participating on St. Patrick's Day.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2019
Top Franchise Experts of February 15, 2019
Franchise Business Review releases list of 200 best franchises to buy in 2019.
· 1851 Franchise· February 19, 2019
Four Keys To A Solid Relationship Between Multi-Unit Franchisee and The Bank
Franchisors expanding internationally should avoid using a one-size-fits-all strategy and instead tailor their approach to the local market and customer needs.
· Franchising.com· February 14, 2019
A Pivotal 2018 for Dunkin' Positions the Brand for Future Growth & Innovation
Dunkin' positions itself for future growth and innovation after a mixed Q4, according to the company's CEO and president.
· 1851 Franchise· February 11, 2019