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On May 22, 2021, team members, relatives and other loved ones marched from Verndell “Vee” Smith II's studio at 460 E. 75th St. to the Dunkin’, where he was shot and killed, for a balloon release before heading back to a grassy lot nearby, where Ultimate Threat carried on Smith’s memory through more dancing.

Florida prosecutors filed a manslaughter charge Friday against a Dunkin’ store employee accused of fatally punching a 77-year-old customer after the employee said the man repeatedly used a racial slur against him. Tampa police arrested Corey Pujols, 27, earlier this month. Pujols told police that the man was “extremely rude” the day of the punch and had called him a racial slur.

Police say a Dunkin’ store employee fatally punched a 77-year-old customer in Florida after the employee said the man used a racial slur against him.

A 77-year-old man died after being punched by a Dunkin' employee on May 5, in Tampa, Florida.

A 77-year-old man died after being punched by a Dunkin' employee on May 5, in Tampa, Florida.

Dunkin' and Chipotle are offering nurses and health care workers freebies for National Nurses Week, which kicks off Thursday with National Nurses Day.

Dunkin’ wants to honor healthcare heroes for their continued work managing the coronavirus pandemic with a free cup of coffee on National Nurses Day.

Dunkin' and Chipotlle are offering nurses and healthcare workers freebies for National Nurses Week, which kicks off Thursday with National Nurses Day.

Join Rachel and Lindsey as they chat about a “demonic chihuahua” looking for a new home, how Megan Markle isn’t going to Prince Philip’s funeral, and as they try Dunkin’s newest Sweet Foam Cold Brew.

After a successful launch in 2019, Dunkin’ announced that it will partner with home fragrance and lifestyle brand Homesick again after an outpouring of requests from fans to bring back the limited-edition candles. The holidays might be a little different this year, but you can still feel at home with our Dunkin’ x @HomesickCandles collab. 🏡 Original Blend ☕ & Old Fashioned 🍩 are back - we can’t get enough of them. Grab your favorite scents before they sell out ➡️ https://t.co/OPWp2ED9Gq pic.twitter.com/6XpHY3A1Wi — Dunkin' (@dunkindonuts) November 23, 2020This year, the scents of these candles are inspired by a couple of Dunkin’s most iconic items: Original Blend Coffee and Old Fashioned Donuts. Fans of the candles can add a personalized message like their name, a holiday message or even their Dunkin’ order on the jar of any candle.

NEW YORK – Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee is being combined with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's sandwiches. Inspire Brands Inc. said Friday that it is acquiring Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. for $11.3 billion, including the Dunkin’ Brands’ debt that Inspire will be taking on. The private-equity firm will pay $106.50 in cash for all of Dunkin' Brands' shares, which closed Friday at $99.71. Dunkin' Brands' stock surged to an all-time high earlier this week after the company confirmed the two were in merger talks. In addition to Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's, it owns the Sonic burger chain, Jimmy John's restaurants and Rusty Taco.

Starbucks on Thursday reported that sales in the U.S. and China are recovering from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, helping global same-store sales shrink just 9%. Excluding items, the coffee chain earned 51 cents per share, beating the 31 cents per share expected by analysts surveyed by Refinitiv. In September, U.S. same-store sales fell just 4%, bolstered by the return of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. In China, Starbucks' second-largest market, the coffee chain's same-store sales declined by just 3%. Global same-store sales are expected to grow 18% to 23% for the year, with U.S. same-store sales forecast to increase 17% to 22%.

The Dunkin’ doughnuts and coffee chain has confirmed it's held talks to be taken private by a private equity firm, sending its shares rocketing to an all-time high Monday. Dunkin’ Brands Group said it’s in preliminary discussions with Inspire Brands, which also owns Arby’s and Jimmy John’s Sandwiches. Dunkin’ shares jumped $14.31, or 16.1% to close Monday at $103.10. Dunkin’ Brands revenue fell 20% in the second quarter, and the company said franchisees closed 200 restaurants permanently. Dunkin’ Brands reported full-year sales of $1.4 billion in 2019, up 4% from the previous year.

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While the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily commutes and morning runs for coffee, Dunkin' Brands Group says a new theme has emerged — customers are treating themselves. Consumers are selecting beverages that are harder to make at home, with both cold and specialty drinks taking off over the summer. Dunkin', along with other major fast food chains including McDonald's and Chipotle, has been leaning into Gen Z marketing. Dunkin' saw a 57% increase in app downloads on the day the campaign launched versus its previous 90-day average. The partnership came about organically after the company learned the star was frequently posting about her Dunkin' consumption, Nelson said.

And now, we’d like to welcome one of the most unexpected contestants to the fast-food spice game: the spicy donut. Dunkin' is playing with fire this Halloween season with its new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut. It’s seemingly a regular yeast donut with strawberry flavored icing, but it’s packed with heat from the added cayenne and ghost pepper. 🔥 A donut… but make it SPICY!🔥 Introducing the Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut ft. strawberry flavored icing with cayenne & ghost pepper for a sweet heat treat at Dunkin’. Back in February, Dunkin' released a donut filled with hot sauce as a one-day promotion at a few Miami locations.

Harpoon Brewery is partnering with Dunkin to create this concoction, marking the first time beers have been brewed with actual donuts from Dunkin'. Its not just that beer that hitting shelves in September, in all, the two companies are working together to produce three new beers, as well as the return of the Harpoon Dunkin Coffee Porter this fall:Harpoon Dunkin Pumpkin | Its brewed with real pumpkin, pumpkin pie spices, and a splash of coffee. ABV: 5.2%Harpoon Dunkin Boston Kreme | This Boston Kreme Stout is brewed with real Dunkin donuts and cacao nibs, which add extra dough-like and chocolatey notes to an easy-drinking, creamy Dry Irish Stout. ABV: 5.7%Harpoon Dunkin Coffee Porter | Harpoons first-ever tribute to the Dunkin coffee that has helped keep Harpoon brewers running, this classic American Porter combines malty notes of chocolate, caramel, and toffee with the comforting and familiar flavor of Dunkin Original Blend coffee. Harpoon Dunkin Pumpkin will be available on draft and in bottled 6-packs as well as in the new Harpoon Dunkin Dozen mix pack, which features 3 cans of each seasonal beer flavor.

ROANOKE, Va. The Virginia Veterans and Military Affairs Conference gets underway today online. It brings together leaders from across the Commonwealth, looking to make Virginia and even better place for veterans to call home. A road closure in Roanoke could impact your commute today and tomorrow. Starting today you can get a pumpkin flavored coffee- and espresso- spiced drinks, as well as bite-sized bakery treats. The U. S. Department of Transportation, along with Mothers Against Drunk Driving will kicks off its Labor Day safety campaign today.

ROANOKE, Va. Its almost time to break out your oversized-sweatshirts and leggings because Pumpkin Spice Latte season is just around the corner! Dunkin is bringing back its fall line up with all the classics and some new autumn treats starting Aug. 19. Heres what will be arriving in stores nationwide next week:Signature Pumpkin Spice LatteChai LatteApple Cider donuts and munchkinsPumpkin donuts, munchkins and muffinsMaple Sugar Bacon breakfast sandwich which comes with white cheddar cheese and is served on a croissantAlong with those signature items, Dunkin is adding new snacks:Stuffed Bagel Minis (available in plain and everything topping) filled with plain cream cheeseSteak and cheese, ham and cheese or bacon and cheese rollupsMaple Sugar Seasoned Snackin BaconSnackin' Selection items (Dunkin) (Dunkin)For those of you making coffee at home, both Dunkin Pumpkin K-Cups and Dunkin Pumpkin Spice K-Cups will be available at Dunkin restaurants and grocery stores for a limited time.

CNN A Dunkin' employee was arrested Friday after an Illinois State Trooper discovered mucus in his drink. Vincent J. Sessler, 25, was charged with disorderly conduct, reckless conduct and battery to a peace officer, according to Illinois State Police. The men and women of the Illinois State Police put their heart and soul into protecting the lives and rights of all people in this state every day," ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said in a statement. Immediately after the incident, the issue was investigated and Sessler was terminated from his job, a Dunkin' spokesperson told CNN. "Dunkin' has a deep appreciation for police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, and the franchise owner has reached out directly to the officer to apologize for the experience."

Dunkin has announced that it will be closing around 800 of its stores across the country. According to the companys second-quarter earnings report, low-earning stores will be affected. The 800 stores reportedly account for 8% of the companys US locations. Dunkin is looking at closing an additional 350 international locations. The report did not say where the stores expected to close are located.

Dunkin' Brands' partnership with Beyond Meat may go beyond one breakfast sandwich, Dunkin' CEO David Hoffmann told CNBC on Thursday. Dunkin' took its collaboration with Beyond Meat nationwide in November, after sales of the egg, cheese and plant-based sausage sandwich exceed expectations during a New York City pilot test. Hoffmann, who became Dunkin' CEO in 2018, said the introduction of Beyond Meat sandwiches has appealed to existing customers while also bringing new people into stores. Hoffmann said he has developed a good relationship with Ethan Brown, CEO of Beyond Meat. Dunkin's partnership with Beyond Meat is among a handful of collaborations between plant-based meat companies and fast-food brands.

Starbucks is launching its latest holiday drink on Tuesday: the Irish Cream Cold Brew. The cold brew, mixed with Irish cream syrup, comes topped with vanilla sweet cream cold foam and cocoa powder. Last year, it added the Cold Foam Cascara Cold Brew and the Salted Cream Cold Brew. Starbucks first introduced a cold brew holiday drink, the Spiced Sweet Cream Cold Brew, in 2016. Compared with traditionally brewed coffee, cold brew usually has a less acidic taste and typically contains more caffeine than iced coffee.

It's not even Thanksgiving, and Dunkin' is already bringing the pumpkin spice season to a close. (CNN) - It's not even Thanksgiving, and Dunkin' is already bringing the pumpkin spice season to a close. The coffee and doughnut chain announced Friday on Twitter that their peppermint mocha will be returning for the season on November 6, after nixing the limited-time drink last year. Starbucks, though, seems to be hanging on to pumpkin spice season a little longer. The company has not made any official announcements regarding their winter flavors -- including their own seasonal peppermint mocha.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(CNN) - Growth at McDonald's slowed in the third quarter, suggesting that the chain is feeling the heat from competitors who are getting aggressive on breakfast and plant-based menu items. To improve growth, McDonald's has been adding digital menu boards to stores, expanding delivery options and investing in AI tech for its drive-thrus, among other things. For instance, Wendy's is adding breakfast to its menu, investing $20 million and adding about 20,000 employees for the initiative. Others, like Burger King, are exploring plant-based menu options. McDonald's has plant-based options internationally and is testing a Beyond Burger in Canada, but has yet to test a meat substitute in the United States.

Pizza Hut will sell the pie in a new, round pizza box, which it is also testing at the Phoenix location. It took two years to develop the box, said Nicolas Burquier, chief customer and operations officer for Pizza Hut. Kellogg and Pizza Hut recently partnered on another limited-time menu item, the Stuffed Cheez-It Pizza, which is designed to look like an oversized Cheez-It cracker. That collaboration led to a discussion about incorporating Incogmeato into the Pizza Hut menu, explained Marianne Radley, chief brand officer for Pizza Hut. The Garden pizza and round box will be sold together for $10.

Dunkin' via CNN(CNN) - Dunkin' is launching its Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich nationally in November, two months ahead of schedule, after a highly successful test of the product this summer. Dunkin' first introduced a breakfast sandwich featuring Beyond Meat's meatless sausage in New York City this July. Just a month later, Burger King announced that it would make the product available nationally because the test had gone "exceedingly well." For chains like Burger King, Dunkin' and others, the meat substitute protein trend could be a boon. For Dunkin', the Beyond breakfast sandwich is also a way to capture sales in an expanding segment.

Dunkin' is moving up the date of its nationwide launch of its Beyond Sausage sandwich after successful tests in Manhattan. The chain started testing the breakfast sandwich made with plant-based sausage from Beyond Meat in July in Manhattan locations. Initially, Dunkin' was planning on rolling out the menu item nationwide in January. Dunkin' is looking to replicate that success across the country with the permanent menu item. But nationwide launches of Beyond products do not guarantee that the item will be on menus forever.

The plant-based food craze that swept up restaurant chains like Burger King, White Castle, Dunkin' and Del Taco has come to Disney. The company announced Tuesday that it is massively expanding its selection of plant-based food items at its U.S.-based parks starting in October. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, will have more than 400 food items that are free of meat, dairy, eggs or honey starting Oct. 1 at the park's quick service restaurants. The company already offers plant-based food, including veggie burgers and the dairy-free Dole Whip dessert. All plant-based items will be marked on the menu with a leaf icon.

Breakfast is an important meal for fast food chains. Currently, Wendy's offers breakfast, including a bacon sandwich and a honey butter chicken biscuit, at about 300 locations. Menu innovations have helped boost Wendy's sales. Wendy's is not the only fast food chain focusing on breakfast. Dunkin' has tried out breakfast bowls and sandwiches, and is testing a breakfast sandwich featuring a plant-based sausage in its New York City stores.

Dunkin' is selling a breakfast sandwich with Beyond Meat sausage in Manhattan with plans to go national at some point. (CNN) - Dunkin' is expanding its breakfast menu with a trendy new item: a meatless sausage sandwich. Dunkin' is the latest fast food chain to start selling meat substitutes. For example, the new Dunkin' sandwich is served with American cheese and eggs and therefore is not a vegan product unless modified. Breakfast sales at fast-food restaurants rose 1% last year, but overall sales were flat.

Investor enthusiasm for Beyond Meat is rubbing off on the companies selling its vegan meat products. Beyond's stock price is now eight times higher than its initial public offering price of $25. The company's market debut in May gave investors their first shot at buying into the growing market for meat substitutes. It completed a 1-for-15 reverse stock split last month to keep its stock price above $1 and avoid being delisted on the New York Stock Exchange. Its market value has dropped by nearly $14 million since July 16, and shares are trading down 2% Wednesday.

Dunkin' is adding Beyond Meat to its menu, as the plant-based meat trend continues to gather steam. The coffee chain is offering a breakfast sandwich made with Beyond Sausage, starting with locations in Manhattan. Dunkin' is the first U.S. restaurant chain to add Beyond Sausage to its menu. Beyond's market share is only about 2%. Since its initial public offering in May, Beyond Meat's stock has surged nearly 700% as investors try to get in on the vegan meat craze.