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Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu: These Are Highlights Dunkin' is rolling out its spring menu with new drinks, fruity flavors, and limited-time deals to welcome the warmer weather. The chain's latest seasonal lineup debuted on Wednesday, March 4. The spring 2026 menu features a new energy drink, banana-inspired beverages, a new Refresher flavor, and the return of a popular breakfast deal. Leading the launch is Dunkin' Zero, a zero-sugar energy drink to provide a boost during the day. The crisp, lightly carbonated drink contains 20 calories in a medium, with six flavors available: Blackberry Tangerine, Tropical Mango, Juicy Peach, Glam…

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by Chris Spiker
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Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For VA, Beyond Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For VA, Beyond
Most Popular Fast-Food Chain Revealed For VA, Beyond Craving burgers, fries, or fried chicken? A new study reveals the biggest fast-food chain in every state, and the rankings might surprise you. Tasting Table analyzed the most popular and widespread fast-food brands across the country, highlighting the go-to spots from coast to coast. The research ranks each state’s top chain based on store count and popularity. Here’s how the Northeast shakes out: New York: McDonald's  New Jersey: Dunkin’ Connecticut: Dunkin’ Pennsylvania: McDonald’s Massachusetts: Dunkin’ Maryland: McDonald’s Virginia: Chick-fil-A Accor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One
Dunkin' Selling Special Dog Toys For Kids In Need: Here's How To Get One Dunkin' is offering fans limited-edition dog toys, giving pups playful treats while raising money for children in need. BARK and Dunkin' are teaming up for the sixth year to raise money for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. The latest edition of the partnership launched on Tuesday, Aug. 26, to celebrate National Dog Day. Since 2020, the companies have raised more than $12.5 million for Dunkin's foundation, which funds programs supporting kids battling illness and hunger. "We're incredibly proud of how this partnership unites dog lovers, coffee fans, and…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu
Pumpkin Spice Latte Returns As Starbucks Battles Sales Slump: See Full Fall Menu The drink that helped turn pumpkin spice into an annual sensation is back for Starbucks, as the coffeehouse chain hopes its fall favorite will boost sales. The Pumpkin Spice Latte returned to Starbucks locations nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Debuting in 2003, the PSL is made with real pumpkin, espresso, steamed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices on top. The drink's return often marks the unofficial start of fall for many customers. "More than 20 years ago, Starbucks introduced the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which sparked a global cultural …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
$18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How $18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How
$18B Merger Would Create New Global Coffee Giant: Here's How The owner of Dr Pepper is brewing up a massive deal that would create the world's top coffee company and a new North American soda powerhouse. Keurig Dr Pepper has reached an agreement to buy Dutch coffee company JDE Peet's for roughly $18 billion, the companies announced in a joint news release on Monday, Aug. 25. The all-cash deal would create two separate businesses: Global Coffee Co. and Beverage Co. JDE Peet's, which owns coffee brands like Maxwell House and Peet's Coffee, will combine with Keurig Dr Pepper's properties, including Green Mountain Coffee, Swiss M…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It
Dunkin's Fall Menu Delivers New Treats, Brings Back Seasonal Favorites: See What's On It Dunkin' is kicking off the fall season with new drinks, sweet treats, and the return of some of its most popular flavors. Dunkin' announced its new and returning fall menu items in a news release on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The headliner is the chain's new Cereal N' Milk Latte. The latte, made with espresso and cereal milk, offers a marshmallow-cereal flavor, and is available hot or iced.  "This latte is all about nostalgia!" said Anthony Epter, Dunkin's vice president of menu innovation. "The idea came from the best part of eating cereal, that last bit of milk. We all …

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by Chris Spiker
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Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like
Taco Bell Launches First New Baja Blast Flavor In Two Decades: See What It Tastes Like Taco Bell is giving its cult-favorite Mountain Dew Baja Blast a bold twist for the first time in two decades. Mountain Dew Baja Midnight is debuting nationwide on Wednesday, Aug. 14. The new drink blends the tropical lime flavor of Baja Blast with passion fruit for a vibrant purple soft drink. Taco Bell and PepsiCo launched Baja Blast as a restaurant-exclusive flavor of Mountain Dew in 2004. "Baja Blast has consistently sparked creativity, defied expectations, and continues to be a cornerstone of the Taco Bell experience," Taco Bell chief marketing officer Taylor Montgomery said.…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin’ Faces Backlash Over ‘Genetics’ Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Amid Sydney Sweeney Uproar Dunkin’ Faces Backlash Over ‘Genetics’ Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Amid Sydney Sweeney Uproar
Dunkin’ Faces Backlash Over ‘Genetics’ Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Amid Sydney Sweeney Uproar Dunkin’ is under fire for its latest ad campaign starring actor Gavin Casalegno, with critics accusing the coffee chain of being tone-deaf for referencing “genetics” just as a separate controversy over a Sydney Sweeney ad for American Eagle continues to make waves online. On Tuesday, July 29, Dunkin’ debuted the ad for its Golden Hour Refresher drinks featuring the 25-year-old Casalegno, who attributes his “golden” tan to his “genetics,” even dubbing himself the “King of Summer.”  The ad drew almost immediate backlash, as viewers linked its messaging to the ongoing debate sparked by Am…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Dunkin' Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Sparks Outrage Over 'Genetics' Line Dunkin' Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Sparks Outrage Over 'Genetics' Line
Dunkin' Ad Featuring Gavin Casalegno Sparks Outrage Over 'Genetics' Line A new Dunkin' ad is the latest to face backlash for channeling "genetics" in an effort to hype a new product. Fresh on the heels of American Eagle's "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans" campaign, which was called out for purported racist undertones, the breakfast franchise introduced The Summer I Turned Pretty actor Gavin Casalegno promoting its Golden Hour Refresher drink. During the ad, which went viral on social media with more than 13,000 likes on TikTok alone, Casalegno references his "golden tan," which he attributes to the beverage. @dunkin golden hour hits different with Dunkin’ …

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by Zak Failla
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Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One
Starbucks Spills Early On Pumpkin Spice Latte's Return: When You Can Buy One Starbucks isn't waiting for the summer heat to cool down before bringing back a wildly popular fall beverage. The coffeehouse chain will start selling its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte again on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Starbucks made the earliest-ever announcement for the autumn favorite in a news release on Monday, July 21. This will be the Pumpkin Spice Latte's latest return since 2022, CNN reported. Starbucks said Google searches for "pumpkin spice" spiked in mid-June, a full month earlier than in 2024, motivating the chain to issue the release date early and avoid potential online …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It
New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Headlines Dunkin's Summer Menu: See What's On It Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is headlining Dunkin's new summer menu as she prepares for the release of her highly anticipated new album. Dunkin' and Carpenter have reunited for her new beverage called Strawberry Daydream Refresher, the chain said in a news release on Wednesday, June 25. The creamy, fruity iced drink is now available for $3 to Dunkin' rewards members. The limited-time beverage blends strawberry flavor with creamy oatmilk and cold foam, delivering a rich, but light, strawberries and cream taste. It follows Carpenter's very popular Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso in 2024.…

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by Chris Spiker
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You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How
You Can Fly On JetBlue's New Dunkin'-Themed Plane: Here's How America now flies on Dunkin' too. JetBlue is offering travelers a chance to fly on its new Dunkin'-themed plane called "Brewing Altitude." Flyers on the coffee brand's livery can earn free elite status with both JetBlue and Dunkin' for three months. Travelers must book and complete the select Monday flights on Brewing Altitude through Labor Day. "Dunkin' has been part of the JetBlue journey for nearly two decades, and we're proud to showcase this partnership with a livery that's as fun and bold as the brands behind it," said JetBlue president Marty St. George. "Wit…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Maryland With Cold Brew On Tap Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Maryland With Cold Brew On Tap
Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Maryland With Cold Brew On Tap Coffee and donut lovers in Maryland will soon have a new reason to "run on Dunkin’" with the grand opening of its Next Generation restaurant in Montgomery County. The new business is scheduled to host a grand opening celebration on Thursday, April 24, complete with discounted coffee at 8500 Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase.  The 1,500-square-foot restaurant now employs 12 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be operated by local franchisee Jesse Luis, who will also be on hand for the celebration on Thursday morning. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is expected to be h…

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by Zak Failla
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Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu
Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' is rolling out bright new flavors, bold drinks, and limited-time offers to jumpstart the spring. Dunkin' is welcoming the warmer weather with new flavors, festive treats, and limited-time rewards nationwide starting on Tuesday, April 2. The chain is debuting Arctic Cherry Dunkin' Energy — a fizzy, fruity drink packed with caffeine, cherry, blueberry, and grapefruit flavors. The sparkling iced beverage is the latest in Dunkin's fast-growing energy drink line and is only available for a limited time. Joining the new drink is a festive Spring Munchkins Bucket, filled with 50…

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by Chris Spiker
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Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu
Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Dunkin' is kicking off spring with the return of two popular beverages and a fresh lineup of savory snacks. Dunkin' locations nationwide will once again serve up the Dunkalatte and pistachio coffee starting on Wednesday, Mar. 5, the coffee chain said in a news release. The drinks are returning alongside new seasonal offerings, including ham and Swiss cheese pretzel sliders. The Dunkalatte, first introduced in the fall of 2024, became an instant sellout. The creamy coffee milk latte — made by blending whole milk with Dunkin's coffee extract — is back for a limited time, available hot or iced…

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by Chris Spiker
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Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin’ customers will soon be able to add dairy alternatives to any beverage without paying an extra fee. The coffee giant previously charged an upcharge for almond and oat milk, with costs varying by location. In New York City, the additional fee was 75 cents, while in Chicago, customers ordering through the Dunkin’ app paid one dollar. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday, March 5, comes in response to customer feedback and aims to provide more flexibility for those with dietary preferences. With over 13,200 locations worldwide, Dunkin’ ranks as the second-largest coffee chain g…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…

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by Jillian Pikora