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South LA's Dunkin’ Debuts Indoor-Free, Drives-Only Service, Stirring Online Backlash
local1 month ago

South LA's Dunkin’ Debuts Indoor-Free, Drives-Only Service, Stirring Online Backlash

A new Dunkin’ Donuts at Manchester Boulevard and South Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles operates without indoor seating, requiring customers to drive through or use a service window. A viral TikTok video criticizes the setup, calling it a ‘hood’ Dunkin’ and prompting readers to compare it to nearby cafés with indoor seating. The piece notes crime metrics in nearby LAPD divisions (the 77th Street and Southeast areas) and states Dunkin’ has not yet commented.

South LA Dunkin' Opens Drive-Thru Only, Sparking Online Backlash
lifestyle1 month ago

South LA Dunkin' Opens Drive-Thru Only, Sparking Online Backlash

A new Dunkin’ Donuts in South Los Angeles operates with a drive‑through and pickup window only, with no indoor seating, drawing online criticism from a TikTok influencer who calls the area “the hood.” The location sits near LAPD’s 77th Street and Southeast LA divisions, which have seen rising violent crime this year, including homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults; Dunkin’ has not yet commented.

RFK Jr. Calls for Safety Proofs from Dunkin’ Donuts on Additives
health2 months ago

RFK Jr. Calls for Safety Proofs from Dunkin’ Donuts on Additives

Health Secretary RFK Jr. proposes closing the GRAS loophole and forcing companies like Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks to prove safety data for their ingredients, part of a broader push to tighten FDA oversight of food additives and ensure items marketed to teens are safe; the plan has drawn skepticism given RFK Jr.’s controversial past on nutrition and the political context surrounding its rollout.

"Vegan Bakery Under Investigation for Allegedly Selling Dunkin' Donuts"
food-and-beverage2 years ago

"Vegan Bakery Under Investigation for Allegedly Selling Dunkin' Donuts"

A vegan bakery in Long Island, New York, called The Savory Fig, is under fire after being accused of buying regular Dunkin Donuts and reselling them as their own. The controversy unfolded on Instagram when a vegan grocer noticed similarities between the bakery's donuts and those from Dunkin Donuts. After conducting a food test, the grocer publicly called out the bakery, leading to a dispute and an investigation by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The bakery owner denies the allegations, but the situation has sparked a heated "Baker Wars" on Long Island.

Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Worker's Face
crime2 years ago

Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Worker's Face

A man in Florida threw a free cup of coffee back at a Dunkin' Donuts employee, causing her to sustain blisters on her face. The suspect fled the scene and police are seeking information about his identity. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but it is reminiscent of a past prank trend known as "Fire in the Hole." This incident is not linked to any specific cause, but it highlights the prevalence of assault and harassment in fast-food chains.

"Customer Throws Hot Coffee at Florida Dunkin' Donuts Employee, Causing Burns"
crime2 years ago

"Customer Throws Hot Coffee at Florida Dunkin' Donuts Employee, Causing Burns"

A Dunkin' Donuts employee in Florida was burned after a customer threw hot coffee in her face following an altercation over a free extra cup of coffee. The incident occurred at a New Port Richey location, and police are now searching for the suspect, who fled the scene. The employee suffered blistering to her skin, and the police have released images of the suspect in hopes of identifying and locating him.

"Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Donuts Employee's Face, Police Search for Suspect"
crime2 years ago

"Customer Throws Hot Coffee in Dunkin' Donuts Employee's Face, Police Search for Suspect"

A Florida Dunkin' Donuts employee was burned after a customer threw hot coffee in her face following an altercation over a free extra cup of coffee. The New Port Richey Police Department is searching for the suspect, who fled the scene in a silver SUV, and has released images of the individual. Dunkin' Donuts has not responded to inquiries about the incident.

"Mark Wahlberg and Ben Affleck's Dunkin' Donuts Ad Success and Merchandise Sell-Out"
entertainment2 years ago

"Mark Wahlberg and Ben Affleck's Dunkin' Donuts Ad Success and Merchandise Sell-Out"

Mark Wahlberg joked about not being in the Dunkin' Donuts Super Bowl ad with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, expressing his desire to work his way into their good graces. He also discussed leaving the Super Bowl early to promote a movie and to keep a promise to his wife, and shared a humorous anecdote about leaving a previous Super Bowl early due to his son's frustration with the New England Patriots.

"Jennifer Lopez Surprised by Ben Affleck's Hilarious Super Bowl Ad Success"
entertainment2 years ago

"Jennifer Lopez Surprised by Ben Affleck's Hilarious Super Bowl Ad Success"

Jennifer Lopez expressed surprise at the big reaction to the Super Bowl ad featuring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Tom Brady, calling it "hilarious." The star-studded commercial showcased Affleck presenting a boy band concept to Lopez, with Damon and Brady in matching Dunkin' Donuts sweatsuits. Mark Wahlberg jokingly wondered why he wasn't included in the ad. The ad was released alongside Lopez's announcement of her upcoming tour, "This Is Me ... Now."