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Dunkin’ Donuts evolves from no-frills to espresso and WiFi, looks westward for growth
With the addition of more espresso drinks to its menu, Dunkin’ Donuts might look like it’s trying to be another Starbucks Corp.
Well, it’s true that Dunkin’ Donuts is experimenting with WiFi access in a few Chicago shops and considering music in more of its stores ?¢‚Ǩ‚Äù two features of Starbucks outlets. But although its espresso […]
Dunkin’ Donuts goes after Krispy Kreme
So much for the death of doughnuts.
Despite reports that the nation’s low-carb diet craze is hurting sales of the sugar-drenched delicacies, New England’s Dunkin’ Donuts is charging into Charlotte with big expansion plans — even as rival and home-state favorite Krispy Kreme makes a minor retreat.
Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants of Randolph, Mass., wants to […]
Dunkin’ Donuts Plans Growth As It Coexists With Starbucks
Pouring more cups of “joe” for the average Joe while avoiding bumping into the Big Guy.
That’s the simplified growth strategy at Dunkin’ Donuts, the flagship chain at Allied Domecq PLC’s (AED) franchised food business, Dunkin’ Brands Inc., as it charts U.S. expansion.
“I don’t know that we want to compete with Starbucks (SBUX). We just want […]
Dunkin’ Donuts stirs things
Frances T. Carr has lived in Ellsworth for the past 16 years. At 77, Carr knows what she likes. And she really likes Dunkin’ Donuts’ coffee.
It’s kept her coming back every morning of those 16 years to the store on the corner of High Street and Main Street, a local landmark and frequent stopping point […]
Dunkin’ Donuts to unveil prototype
The Dunkin’ Donuts of the future has arrived in Cleveland. Company officials announced the opening of the company’s second prototype store, one with a greatly expanded menu and a more casual environment.
?¢‚Ǩ?ìThis is the Dunkin?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢ of the future,?¢‚Ǩ¬ù said Randy Brashier, Dunkin?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s vice president of new concept development, as a few dozen employees and […]
Dunkin’ Donuts Tries to Go Upscale, But Loyal Customers Resist
Last month, the Wall Street Journal published a lengthly article on Dunkin’ Donuts’ corporate strategy–on page A1 no less! The pressure that Starbucks has exerted on Dunkin’ Donuts recently led the coffee-and-donuts chain’s executives to study ways to counter the Seattle-based coffee giant. Their findings were both predictable–at least to this observer–and disturbing […]
It’s Not About the Doughnuts
I’m standing in line at the counter of a Dunkin’ Donuts shop at the corner of Murray and Church in Manhattan’s gritty-but-chic Tribeca. It’s 5 p.m, the downtown hipster’s low blood sugar hour. I have a stop watch in my hand. Stepping to the counter behind a dude in pocket chains and dagger-toed boots, I […]