Dunkin' Donuts was to break ground Thursday on its first LEED certified restaurant -- guidelines reflecting tough environmental standards.
The latest Dunkin' restaurant, to be built out in St. Petersburg, Fla., will include energy-efficient construction and lighting, as well as water-efficient elements. It will serve as a prototype for the Canton, Mass.-based company, said Stephen J. Caldeira, chief global communications and public affairs officer for Dunkin' Brands, which operates Dunkin' Donuts.