Dunkin’ Donuts

Contrary to popular belief, Dunkin’ Donuts was not the first chain to sell a combination of donuts and coffee. It wasn’t even the first of the well-known chains. However, it is the one that is most well known, the one that has the biggest reach, and the one that sells the most product on a daily basis.

Dunkin’ Donuts has helped to fuel the minds and bodies of hard-working Americans since the 1950s. It has helped to shape the modern food industry and it has done its best to stay on top of the latest trends—whether that means offering healthier options, or turning many of its locations into trendy coffee shops. Throughout all of this, the Dunkin’ Donuts brand has endured.

Year Founded: 1950
Headquartered: Canton, Massachusetts
Revenue: $10 Billion+ (2015)
Locations: 12.000+

Dunkin’ Donuts History

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The first time that the Dunkin’ Donuts name was used was in 1950. However, it had existed for a couple of years before this, under the names “Open Kettle” and then “Kettle Donuts”. The idea was the same: sell coffee and donuts out of a compact and convenient location, catering for workmen, students and passersby.

The idea was quick to catch on and after humble beginnings in Quincy, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts expanded across the United States and further afield. By 1963, it had its 100th franchised location. By 1968 it was publicly listed, and by 1998 there were over 2,500 locations worldwide.

There have been many slogans used by Dunkin’ Donuts over the years, including main slogans and secondary slogans. The main slogan used for much of its history was “Only at Dunkin’ Donuts”. After the new millennium they toyed with “Loosen up a Little”, “One Taste You’ll Understand”, “Just the Thing” and “Bring Yourself Back”, before settling on “America Runs on Dunkin’”.

Dunkin’ Donuts and Mister Donut

Krispy Kreme, one of the modern day competitors for Dunkin’ Donuts, was actually created some 25 years before Dunkin’ Donuts. However, the fact that it only has 1,000 stores to the 12,000+ run by Dunkin’ Donuts means it pales in comparison.

A few decades ago, when the number of Dunkin’ Donuts stores was significantly fewer, their main competitor was Mister Donut. These two were very similar and operated in many of the same states. They also had some history, as William Rosenberg, the owner of Dunkin’ Donuts, and Harry Winokur, the owner of Mister Donut, had worked together. Only after a break-up in their working relationship did the two go on to create different restaurants, at which point they became fierce rivals.

However, this rivalry soon fizzled out. By 1990, Dunkin’ Donuts was in the hands of a multinational corporation, and they then added Mister Donut to their portfolio. Soon afterwards, many Mister Donut stores in the United States were rebranded under the Dunkin’ Donuts name.

Mister Donut is relatively unheard of in the US, but there are still many locations in Japan and other eastern countries that carry this name. In fact, there are more than 1,3000 Mister Donut locations in Japan alone.

Dunkin’ Donuts Menu

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The basic Dunkin’ Donuts menu consists of a number of coffees and donuts. You can get your coffee exactly how you want it. You can have it sweet or strong, milky or black, small or large. There are iced coffees, teas and other hot drinks available as well. If you’d prefer something a little more refreshing, Dunkin’ Donuts also has an extensive cold drinks menu.

Donuts are as plentiful as the coffee and can be bought in singles or boxes, with a huge variety of flavors to choose from. These are all freshly cooked and everyone has their favorite—it’s up to you to find yours.

This is where many donut and coffee shops would end. It’s in the name after all. But Dunkin’ Donuts goes beyond this, and by quite a margin.

The Dunkin’ Donuts menu includes breakfast items like hash browns, bagels and English muffins; snacks like muffins, apple pie and their trademark Munchkins; and more substantial meals like sandwiches, toasted sandwiches, flatbreads and biscuits.

Dunkin’ Donuts Secret Menu

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The Dunkin’ Donuts secret menu isn’t the biggest around, but as far as donut and coffee chains go, it is one of the best. From protein-heavy flatbreads and snacks, to delicious super-sized coffees and other hot drinks, there is a huge Dunkin’ Donuts hidden menu to explore.

We have already mentioned how there are 15,000 coffeeson offer here, and how it would take 42 years to try them all if you drank one per day. But on our Dunkin’ Donuts secret menu page, we go much further than that. So, if you want to add some extra choices and some extra years onto that total, and if you want to take that variety into everything else that they sell, then check it out.

Dunkin’ Donuts Nutrition and Calories

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Few fast food chains have embraced the health conscious lifestyle quite like Dunkin’ Donuts. And for a store that made its money selling a delicious combination of fat, sugar and artificial colorings, that’s saying something.

Let’s be honest, if you’re on a diet then you probably want to avoid the donuts. One or two won’t kill you, but they’re not going to do your body any favors either. However, there is much more to the Dunkin’ Donuts menu than donuts. There are fat-free cappuccinos and low-sugar mochas; sandwiches made from lean cuts of meat and vegetables; bagels topped with seeds and nuts; and a selection of flatbreads.

DD caters for a number of diets and it also caters for vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free, as well as other special diets.

Dunkin’ Donuts Menu Prices

Dunkin’ Donuts prices are very cheap. Their coffees are typically less than what you would pay at a local coffee house or a trendy chain. In fact, you can get your caffeine fix from as little as $1.49. Their donuts are just as affordable, with a single costing $0.89 and a dozen coming in at less than $0.60 each.

For $5, you can fill your mid-morning void with a small cup of coffee, a donut and an egg and cheese sandwich, and still have change to spare.

Dunkin’ Donuts Location

There are more than 12,000 Dunkin’ Donuts locations around the world. Many of these can be found in the United States, but Dunkin’ Donuts has expanded to 36 countries over the years and it is continuing to grow. In the United States, it dominates this industry and is the leading donut shop. In other countries, it competes with brands that typically don’t have the sort of leverage that Dunkin’ Donuts has. But wherever you are in the world, Dunkin’ Donuts is a brand that everyone knows and everyone enjoys.

To learn more about the many DD locations around the world, just pay a visit to our Dunkin’ Donuts Locations page.

Dunkin’ Donuts Store Hours

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Opening hours vary depending on location, but Dunkin’ Donuts is typically open throughout the daylight hours and into the night. To learn more about this, take a look at the questions and answers below, all of which concern Dunkin’ Donuts store hours and opening times.

Does Dunkin’ Donuts do Delivery?

The Dunkin’ Donuts delivery service was announced back in 2015 and while things were slow and steady to begin with, they are in full swing now. If you use the Dunkin’ Donuts app then you can arrange for a home delivery from your nearest store and you can also request an order that you pickup in store.

Dunkin’ Donuts delivery applies to most locations in the United States, but not to all of them and they tend to be less accommodating in international locations.

Are Dunkin’ Donuts Open 24 Hours?

There are a number of Dunkin’ Donuts open 24 hours a day. These are mainly drive-thrus, which began to be rolled out across the United States a few years ago. Most Dunkin’ Donuts locations are not open for 24 hours though.

What Time Does Dunkin’ Donuts Open?

The hours vary by location and there are typically some major differences from location to location. There are some open for 24 hours, while many that are not tend to open between 7:00am to 9:00am, which allows them to take advantage of the breakfast rush.

What Time Does Dunkin’ Donuts Close?

As mentioned above, Dunkin’ Donuts opening times and closing times can differ greatly from location to location. Many stores will open late, closing from 8:00pm to 10:00pm, but ones that can be found in shopping centers and other restricted locations tend to close earlier as they are forced to adhere to the rules set-out by the location.

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Date Modified - December 4, 2017