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Dunkin' Zero Drinks Face Class Action Over Allulose Sugar Claims

Dunkin' Zero Drinks Face Class Action Over Allulose Sugar Claims

A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges Dunkin' misleads consumers by labeling drinks as 'zero sugar' despite containing allulose, a monosaccharide. The suit claims this violates federal labeling standards, which require 'zero sugar' claims to mean less than 0.5g of sugar per serving. While Dunkin' has not responded, the case follows a recent court ruling that similar 'sugar-free' claims using allulose are not preempted by FDA guidance.

National Coffee Day 2026: Chains Pivot to New Products While Home Brewers Score Deep Discounts
food-and-drink12 days ago

National Coffee Day 2026: Chains Pivot to New Products While Home Brewers Score Deep Discounts

On September 29, 2026, major US coffee chains launched promotions for National Coffee Day, though many prioritized new product launches over traditional discounts. Starbucks introduced the Aerocano and mini pies, while Dunkin’ offered free coffee with a purchase. WIRED noted that significant savings are now found in home brewing equipment rather than chain discounts. The National Coffee Association reported that 66% of US adults drink coffee daily, with out-of-home consumption nearing pre-pandemic levels.

Dunkin's 1 Million Free Coffee Giveaway Sold Out in 2.5 Hours
business16 days ago

Dunkin's 1 Million Free Coffee Giveaway Sold Out in 2.5 Hours

Dunkin distributed 1 million free coffees on September 24 via the promo code 'JUST4U,' which were fully redeemed by 2:30 p.m. EST. The giveaway required app enrollment and was limited to one per customer. This event precedes National Coffee Day on September 29, when Dunkin will launch a new collaboration with L.L.Bean, including apparel and additional free coffee offers for rewards members.

Dunkin and L.L.Bean unveil mini fall coffee accessories
business19 days ago

Dunkin and L.L.Bean unveil mini fall coffee accessories

Dunkin teams with L.L.Bean to roll out fall-themed iced-coffee accessories, including a pink-and-orange birdseye sweater cup sleeve and a mini Boat and Tote cup sleeve; items begin Sept. 22 with Maine-only mini Boat and Tote, and on National Coffee Day (Sept. 29) the line expands to a human-sized pink-and-orange sweater ($79.95) and a full-size Dunkin Boat and Tote ($59.95), plus a Sept. 27 preview at L.L.Bean’s Seaport location.

Dunkin x L.L.Bean Unveil Cup-Sleeve Sweaters and Tiny Tote For Fall
shopping19 days ago

Dunkin x L.L.Bean Unveil Cup-Sleeve Sweaters and Tiny Tote For Fall

Dunkin and L.L.Bean teamed up to create a cup-sized Birdseye-knit sweater for iced coffee (with tiny sleeves) and a matching human-sized sweater plus a Boat and Tote bag in Dunkin colors. The mini cup sleeve is a fall giveaway starting Sept. 22, while the larger apparel and tote drop Sept. 29 on llbean.com/dunkin. Prices are $79.95 for the cup sweater, $59.95 for the Boat and Tote, and $24.95 for a tiny cup tote; select freebies include a National Coffee Day offer (free medium hot/iced coffee with purchase) and a Boston-area event on Sept. 27, plus pop-ups and store availability in Maine.

Autumn Brew Freebie: Dunkin Gives Away 1 Million Espresso Drinks
business1 month ago

Autumn Brew Freebie: Dunkin Gives Away 1 Million Espresso Drinks

Dunkin is giving away one million espresso drinks on Aug. 25 starting at noon ET; to redeem, open the Dunkin app and enter the promo code EASYCHOICE under Offers & Rewards. The freebie includes beverages like the Pumpkin Spice Signature Latte as part of Dunkin's fall menu, which also features pumpkin treats and tiramisu-inspired drinks, and comes amid a Dunkin-Alix Earle collaboration launching the Earle-Y Riser Meal for fall.

National Doughnut Day 2026: Free Treats Across Major Chains
food4 months ago

National Doughnut Day 2026: Free Treats Across Major Chains

Food Network catalogs National Doughnut Day 2026 freebies and promos on June 5 from chains like 7-Eleven (50-cent glazed donuts for rewards members, later $1 through June 24), Duck Donuts (free donut with no purchase), Krispy Kreme (free donut with no purchase; dozen deal), Dunkin (free donut with beverage), Paris Baguette, Shipley Do-nuts (free Classic Glazed Donut every Friday in June with any purchase), Tim Hortons (free donut with beverage for Tim Rewards members), Voodoo Doughnuts (free donut for Fan Club members), and more; some deals extend beyond June 5. The article also notes National Doughnut Day’s origins in 1938 with Salvation Army Doughnut Lassies from World War I.

Dunkin Treats National Donut Day With Free Donut, Tote Bag Giveaway, and New Stoney Clover Lane Collab
business4 months ago

Dunkin Treats National Donut Day With Free Donut, Tote Bag Giveaway, and New Stoney Clover Lane Collab

Dunkin marks National Donut Day (June 5) with a June 1 tote-bag giveaway for customers buying a half dozen donuts or more, a free donut with any beverage on June 5 (the 16th year running), and the return of its Dunkin x Stoney Clover Lane collection featuring new accessories, available June 5 on the Stoney Clover Lane site and at select locations, plus an NYC takeover that day.

Inspire Brands targets a $2B IPO to pay down debt
business5 months ago

Inspire Brands targets a $2B IPO to pay down debt

Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, owner of Arby’s, Dunkin’ and more, filed for an IPO with the SEC, aiming to raise about $2 billion to repay debt; the offering’s size, share count and price range are to be determined, and the company notes its large restaurant network and ownership by Roark Capital amid a challenging dining landscape.

Inspire Brands readies IPO with roughly $20B valuation goal
business5 months ago

Inspire Brands readies IPO with roughly $20B valuation goal

Inspire Brands, the owner of Dunkin, Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Baskin Robbins, Sonic Drive-In and Jimmy John’s, confidentially filed to go public, with backer Roark Capital reportedly aiming for about a $20 billion valuation. The group operates more than 33,300 restaurants and posts roughly $33.4 billion in annual sales, a result of its 2018 formation and a string of acquisitions including taking Dunkin and Baskin Robbins private in 2020. While the U.S. IPO market has been tepid, it could improve later this year, with Jersey Mike’s also pursuing a listing.

RFK Jr. demands safety data on sugary coffee drinks from Dunkin’ and Starbucks
politics7 months ago

RFK Jr. demands safety data on sugary coffee drinks from Dunkin’ and Starbucks

RFK Jr., the HHS secretary in the piece, urged Dunkin’ and Starbucks to prove their sugary beverages are safe, pointing to a 115-gram iced coffee as potentially unsafe for teens; Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey playfully defended Dunkin’ online; HHS stressed the move is about transparent, science-based food safety. The episode ties to Kennedy’s broader push to reshape federal nutrition guidance toward “real food,” highlighting a January overhaul favoring protein and healthy fats over grains.

Dunkin's 1990s Sitcom Night: Affleck, Aniston and Brady Lead Super Bowl Spoof
entertainment8 months ago

Dunkin's 1990s Sitcom Night: Affleck, Aniston and Brady Lead Super Bowl Spoof

Ben Affleck headlines a Dunkin Super Bowl spot that stages a nostalgic 1990s sitcom reunion, with Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady and a star lineup including Matt LeBlanc, Jason Alexander, and others in a spoof called Good Will Dunkin; the ad references Friends, Cheers and Seinfeld and was shot on film. Dunkin also celebrates the moment with a promotion of 1.995 million free iced coffees via the GOODWILLDUNKIN code and a vintage merch drop after the game.