And a whopping60% of the chain’s annual revenuecomes fromcoffee.
Here are some other things you probably didn’t know about this fast-food giant.
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Dunkin' wasn’t always Dunkin'.
In its original iteration,Dunkin' was called Open Kettle.
In 1950, the business was renamed Dunkin' Donuts.
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And today, it’s just Dunkin'.
Theoriginal Dunkin' is still standing in Quincyand has been restored to its ’50s glory.
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An architect came up with the name.
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Dunkin' was briefly Britishand then French-owned.
However, only one location remains in the United States, inGodfrey, Illinois.
Dunkin' is part of a larger brand consortium.
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Yes, Munchkins are named after what you think.
Back in the day, doughnuts were cut by hand, which resulted in plenty of holes.
(Now, modern machinery dispenses just the rings of dough and the holes are made separately.)
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The companymarketed the holes to kidswhile the grownups went for the whole donuts.
you could’t buy single Munchkins.
Those mini donut ballsarrived on DD menus in 1972, but no, you could’t buy just one.
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There’s more variety than you think.
That’s thanks to the chain’s wide variety of syrups, shots, and sweeteners.
You’ll get a fresh cup of coffee, trust us.
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Hate the taste of burnt coffee?
So does Dunkin'.
So you’ll never get a stale cup.
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You once were able to get a coffee for just a dime.
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The coffee quality control is impressive.
The chain’s version of the Cronut was only supposed to be temporary.
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The product initially debuted in South Korea under the name “New York Pie Donuts” (pictured).
The chain is super popular in South Korea.
Dunkin' is considered ahot spot in South Korea.
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There are hundreds of stores, and the experience is a lot different from the American one.
Dunkin' sells more coffee than donuts.
Dunkin' CEO Nigel Travis told CNBC in 2015that about 60% of Dunkin’s sales come from beverages.
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Dunkin' dropped half of its name for a reason.
The menu has undergone a major refresh over the years.
Bye-bye complicated foods, hello more coffee combinations to try.
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Last year, Dunkin' cut 10% of its menu, according to theBoston Herald.
The changes included things like smoothies, sandwiches, flatbreads, and other items.
But in return, Dunkin' has since added new items, like theBeyond Sausage breakfast sandwich.
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People have gotten married inside a Dunkin'.
There was once a Dunkin' diner.
And donuts and coffee, of course.
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But, sadly, this is now a thing of the past.
The chain sells millions of donuts every year.
While coffee is clearly the heart and soul of the franchise, the donuts are just as important.
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Dunkin' sells around 2.9 billion donuts and munchkins globally each year.
That’s a whole lot of sweet treats!
The donuts actually underwent a makeover.
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You probably didn’t even realize this, but we promise, it’s all for the good!
All of the donuts sold at Dunkin' locations nationwide are now made withcolors from natural ingredients.
“My morning coffee ritual tends to change during the football season,“Robert Kraft toldBostonmagazine in 2010.
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When we lose, I go through the drive-through.”
That’s one way to avoid the shame of defeat!
New Yorkers love Dunkin'.
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New Yorkers, however, don’t like to play second fiddle.
There are more than600 storesin NYC alone!
We’re not saying noshing on a donut is a reason to travel.
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That includes options like adonut topped with shredded pork in Chinaand a red bean donut in South Korea.
Dunkin' is America’s favorite chain coffee.
Dunkin' may have been a little late to the game, but hey, better late than never.
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CalledDD Perks, the Dunkin' rewards app program gives you five points for every dollar you spend.
Every 200 points will get you a reward coupon for a free beverage.
A DD black card does exist.
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There’s an exclusive donut club, and it’s mysteriously hard to get into.
As for the perks?
Apparently, not much.
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you might enjoy Dunkin' coffee at home.
Products range from DIYCold Brew Coffee Packstobottled iced coffeeto K-cups to thebeansthemselves.
Everything on the menu is made to be customized.
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Believe it or not, but nearly everything on Dunkin’s menu is customizable based on your preferences.
Dunkin' serves cold brew.
Dunkin' finally jumped on thecold brewtrend with its offering of this smooth, velvety beverage.
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Or your next international vacationno judgment.
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