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More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
Read full article: More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels.
Exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in Florida left a customer filthy and injured, lawsuit claimsA customer who claims he was injured by an exploding toilet at a Dunkin' store in central Florida has filed a negligence lawsuit against the coffee chain.
Not all students start the school year with necessary supplies. Here’s how you can help.
Read full article: Not all students start the school year with necessary supplies. Here’s how you can help.We are quickly approaching the time of year when students will be returning to school, but there are many who begin the year without the supplies they need.
Many teachers spend their own money on necessary classroom supplies. How much might surprise you.
Read full article: Many teachers spend their own money on necessary classroom supplies. How much might surprise you.When we think about the school year beginning, for many, it can be exciting; for others it can be somewhat stressful.
Dunkin’ offers free coffee for Florida residents on Giving Tuesday
Read full article: Dunkin’ offers free coffee for Florida residents on Giving TuesdayDunkin’ is offering a “cup of thanks” to Florida residents on Giving Tuesday, in honor of the state’s resilience and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
Dunkin hops on trend, adds avocado toast to menu
Read full article: Dunkin hops on trend, adds avocado toast to menuThe fast-food chain is now offering avocado toast. This brunch favorite is made with avocado, sea salt, black pepper and lemon juice. It comes on sourdough bread with a sprinkle of “everything but the bagel” seasoning. Dunkin’ is also releasing a spin on some classics with its new grilled cheese melt and grilled cheese melt with ham. AdBoth are served on Dunkin’s sourdough bread with white cheddar and American cheese.
Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings owner buying Dunkin' Brands
Read full article: Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings owner buying Dunkin' BrandsNEW YORK – Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's sandwiches. Inspire Brands Inc. said Friday that it is acquiring Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. for $11.3 billion, including the Dunkin’ Brands’ debt that Inspire will be taking on. The private-equity firm will pay $106.50 in cash for all of Dunkin' Brands' shares, which closed Friday at $99.71. Dunkin' Brands' stock surged to an all-time high earlier this week after the company confirmed the two were in merger talks. In addition to Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's, it owns the Sonic burger chain, Jimmy John's restaurants and Rusty Taco.
Dunkin' shares hit all-time high after holding buyout talks
Read full article: Dunkin' shares hit all-time high after holding buyout talksThe Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee chain has confirmed it's held talks to be taken private by a private equity firm, sending its shares rocketing to an all-time high Monday. Dunkin’ Brands Group said it’s in preliminary discussions with Inspire Brands, which also owns Arby’s and Jimmy John’s Sandwiches. Dunkin’ shares jumped $14.31, or 16.1% to close Monday at $103.10. Dunkin’ Brands revenue fell 20% in the second quarter, and the company said franchisees closed 200 restaurants permanently. Dunkin’ Brands reported full-year sales of $1.4 billion in 2019, up 4% from the previous year.
Like it hot? Dunkin’ releases spicy ghost pepper doughnut
Read full article: Like it hot? Dunkin’ releases spicy ghost pepper doughnutIf you like to mix spicy into your sweet treats, we’ve found the doughnut for you. Dunkin' announced a new spicy ghost pepper doughnut available nationwide starting Wednesday. The spicy ghost pepper is a classic yeast doughnut ring topped with strawberry flavored icing that has cayenne and ghost pepper blended in along with a dusting of red sanding sugar. [TRENDING: Woman stranded from home for 8 months | Video shows mountain lion stalking hiker | Moon rules: Must come in peace]The coffee chain promises the doughnut will bring the heat with every bite. And if spicy isn’t your thing, Dunkin' has brought back its creepy-crawly spider, which is topped with a glazed chocolate munchkin treat.
Dunkin’s new pumpkin spice latte hits stores Aug. 19
Read full article: Dunkin’s new pumpkin spice latte hits stores Aug. 19While it will still be steaming hot in Florida, Dunkin’ is almost ready to release its fall flavors. The coffee chain’s fall menu, including a new pumpkin spice latte, will be available in stores on Aug. 19, which is earlier than ever before, the company says. No one does fall flavor better than Dunkin'.”Whether you’re sipping, swirling or tasting – the Fall legend is back in class, starting 8/19. 🎃 pic.twitter.com/U0ZkmotzP2 — Dunkin' (@dunkindonuts) August 12, 2020Dunkin’s fall menu includes a mix of new and old including a new signature pumpkin spice latte and a chai latte. There will also be pumpkin-flavored coffees, along with apple cider, pumpkin and maple sugar-flavored donuts and munchkins doughnut holes.
Dunkin permanently closing about 800 US locations
Read full article: Dunkin permanently closing about 800 US locationsDunkin is permanently closing about 800 locations in the U.S, about 8% of its restaurants. The company detailed the changes Thursday in its quarterly earnings report, describing the closures as real estate portfolio rationalizations.A Dunkin official said the locations have low sales volume and represented 2% of its U.S. sales last year. More than half of the closures are in Speedway convenience stores, a change Dunkin' previously announced in February. The company also said it may permanently close about 350 locations outside the U.S.
Dunkin hiring 25,000 workers as restaurants reopen
Read full article: Dunkin hiring 25,000 workers as restaurants reopenDunkin' franchise operators will be adding 25,000 jobs as restaurants start to re-open in the U.S. The breakfast and coffee chain announced Monday that its franchisees are looking to fill a range of positions, including management roles. Dunkin' launched an ad campaign on Monday to support recruiting efforts. It's also partnering with Southern New Hampshire University on an online education program for franchise employees. Dunkin jumped about 2% during trading hours on Monday.
Dunkin’ now sells bags of bacon to snack on
Read full article: Dunkin’ now sells bags of bacon to snack onDunkin' is going for a mix of sweet and savory with its newest product. The donut chain is now selling bags of bacon. The item is called Snackin’ Bacon on the menu. Dunkin' says it's for customers on the go who are craving a different kind of snacking choice. The new Snackin’ Bacon is now available in restaurants nationwide.
Wake up in 2020 with Girl Scout Cookie flavored coffee
Read full article: Wake up in 2020 with Girl Scout Cookie flavored coffeeDunkin’ is bringing back its popular coffee flavors inspired by the iconic Girl Scout Cookies. The flavors are to celebrate the Girl Scout Cookie season which starts nationally in January. Coconut Caramel and Thin Mints are the two flavors that will be available starting Jan. 1. Thin Mint features the classic combination of cool mint and chocolate while Coconut Caramel is a mixture of toasted coconut and creamy caramel. “Girl Scout Cookie season is as welcomed and anticipated as the ball dropping on New Year’s Eve, and we’re thrilled to celebrate by bringing two smile-eliciting Girl Scout Cookie inspired flavors back to guests’ coffees in 2020,” said Patty Healy, Dunkin’s senior director of integrated marketing, in a press release.