McDonald's Is Closing 200 Locations This Year—Here's What We Know
Starbucks Will Close 100 More Locations in the US
This Fast-Food Chain Is Shutting Down Up to 400 Restaurants
13 Surprising Things Dunkin' Donuts Employees Want You to Know
Dunkin' Has Officially Revealed Its Spring 2023 Menu and We're Obsessed
22 Dunkin’ Donuts Copycat Recipes
Pier 1 Is Going Out of Business and Will Close All Its Stores
McDonald's Is Removing McCafe Bakery Items from Its Menu—Here's Why
Krispy Kreme Is Now Making Kreme-Filled Glazed Doughnuts
The Dunkin’ Fall Menu Is Out—and the Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Back
McDonald's Just Announced Plans to Phase Out Its Self-Serve Soda Fountains
8 Defunct Restaurant Chains We Genuinely Miss
7 Restaurant Chains Already Killing Our Healthy New Year's Resolutions
The Best Doughnut Shops in Every State
The Internet Is Freaking Out Over Panera Bread's Insanely Caffeinated Lemonade—Here's Why
KFC Is Changing Its Menu—Here's What to Expect
8 Things You Won't See at Starbucks Anymore
Dunkin’ Just Revealed Its Summer Menu—and the Salted Caramel Cold Brew Is Back
7 Starbucks Drinks You Can't Order Right Now Due to a Company-Wide Shortage
Dunkin' Just Revealed Its 2023 Valentine's Day Menu—and There's a Brand New Drink
Home Food News Restaurants
ByKrista Garcia
Taste of Home's Editorial Process
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023
JStone/Shutterstock
800 Dunkin' locations are getting the boot by the end of the year—here's what we know.
Prepare to say goodbye to a daily Boston Kreme, because Dunkin’ will be closing up shop on 800 locations by the end of 2020. This might be the biggest news since Dunkin’ dropped the Donuts part of its name.
This means Dunkin’ will be have slimmed-down ranks like Starbucks and McDonald’s, which recently shuttered a number of locations.
Don’t worry, though—there will still be plenty of stores Dunkin’ that stay open.
Why Is Dunkin’ Closing Stores?
During the first round of closures, the only locations in danger of getting the boot were located inside of Speedway gas stations (which are primarily on the East Coast) and are smaller than usual Dunkin’ locations, with limited menus. This news was originally reported back in February, but Dunkin’ has recently confirmed the closures. According to Dunkin’s chief financial officer Kate Jaspon, these locations represented less than 0.5% of the chain’s U.S. sales in 2019.
The major change we’ll see in the chain comes after Dunkin’s second quarter earning results, which determined 350more locations will be permanently closing their doors, though there’s no confirmation of where. The combined total means 800 stores will close in the US by the end of 2020. It’s not all bad news, though—96% of Dunkin’ locations have opened up shop as of July 25, and sales have slowly risen ever since.
In short, these Dunkin’ locations inside of gas stations were underperforming even before the global pandemic hit.
The World Runs on Dunkin’
Even though there are nine states where Dunkin’ doesn’t do business, they still manage the be the #1 doughnut retailer in the United States and claims to sell more than 2.9 billion doughnuts and 2 billion cups of coffee each year. That’s a lot of doughnuts!
If you haven’t checked out the Dunkin’ menu at locations around the world, you’re in for a treat. Sure, you might find glazed and old-fashioned doughnuts, but you’ll also discover unexpected ingredients like Parmesan cheese and dates!
These Dunkin’ copycat recipes show you how to recreate all of your favorites, from Coolattas to breakfast sandwiches.
1 / 20
Inspired by: Sugared DonutOne day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying these. Dad—and everyone else—loved the results. They come out so golden and plump. —Lisa Bates, Dunham, Quebec
Get Our Recipe for Swedish Doughnuts
If you're looking for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy days, this high-protein sandwich is low in fat and keeps me full all morning. Plus, it's only about 200 calories! —Brenda Otto, Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Get Our Recipe for Microwave Egg Sandwich
Taste of Home
Inspired by: Iced Coffee with Mocha Flavor Swirl When my sister introduced me to iced coffee, I wasn’t sure I’d like it. Not only did I love it, but I decided to start making my own iced coffee recipe. This easy version is a refreshing alternative to hot coffee. —Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota
Get Our Recipe for Iced Coffee
Inspired by: Everything BagelOnce you learn how to make homemade bagels, you'll never want anything else for breakfast.
Get Our Recipe for Honey Bagels
Favorite Hot Chocolate Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: Hot Chocolate You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. The comforting beverage is smooth and not too sweet, making it just right for a cozy chilly night. —Flo Snodderly, North Vernon, Indiana
Get Our Recipe for Favorite Hot Chocolate
Taste of Home
Inspired by: Glazed DonutThe light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin
Get Our Recipe for Glazed Doughnuts
Inspired by: Oatmeal with Dried Fruit ToppingThere’s no better feeling than waking up to a hot, ready-to-eat breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal cook together while you sleep! —Valerie Sauber, Adelanto, California
Get Our Recipe for Raisin Nut Oatmeal
Inspired by: Hot Coffee with Hazelnut Flavor Swirl The blend of flavors—coffee, hazelnut and a bit of chocolate—makes this drink absolutely sensational. It is delightful for breakfast or brunch, or serve it as one of your beverage offerings at a co*cktail or dinner party. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
Get Our Recipe for Hazelnut Coffee
Taste of Home
My husband leaves for work at 4 a.m., and I want him to have a healthy breakfast to start the day. I usually make half a dozen of these on Sunday and keep them in the fridge so he can grab one and go. —Dauna Harwood, Union, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Italian Sausage Breakfast Wraps
Wonderful English Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: English Muffin This English muffin recipe yields soft and chewy bread with all the craggy nooks and crannies that make English muffins so iconic. Serve with eggs Benedict, or spread on some butter and jam.
Get Our Recipe for Wonderful English Muffins
Inspired by: Strawberry CoolattaColorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers so it can be served in small portions for individuals or the whole family. I also freeze crushed strawberries to make preparation simpler. —Connie Friesen, Altona, Manitoba
Get Our Recipe for Sensational Slush
Slow-Cooker Chai Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: Vanilla ChaiA wonderful sweet and spicy aroma wafts from the slow cooker as this fragrant and flavorful chai tea cooks. —Crystal Jo Burns, Iliff, Colorado
Get Our Recipe for Slow Cooker Chai Tea
Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: Blueberry MuffinThese buttermilk blueberry muffins are a tasty treat to grab as you head out the door or to savor alongside all of your favorite breakfast foods.
Get Our Recipe for Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins
Taste of Home
Inspired by: Chocolate Glazed DonutI first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Get Our Recipe for Delicious Potato Doughnuts
Inspired by: Hot Chocolate with French Vanilla and Toasted Almond Flavor Shots Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond extracts make it taste even more special. —Vicki Holloway, Joelton, Tennessee
Get Our Recipe for Vanilla Almond Hot Cocoa
Jam-Filled Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: Coffee Cake MuffinCinnamon sugar–dusted doughnut muffins hit the flavor mark of an old-fashioned jelly doughnut without a deep fryer in sight.
Get Our Recipe for Cinnamon Doughnut Muffins
Inspired by: Powdered MunchkinsEnjoy breakfast the New Orleans way with these warm, crispy bites. Topped with powdered sugar, they are a delight! —Lois Rutherford, Elkton, Florida
Get Our Recipe for Brunch Beignets
Taste of Home
Inspired by: Iced Sweet Tea A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. —kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member
Get Our Recipe for Smooth Sweet Tea
Jelly Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Inspired by: Jelly DonutThere's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa
Get Our Recipe for Jelly Doughnuts
This is a great kid-friendly recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and cook.—Sharon Haswell, Cheshire, Massachusetts
Originally Published: August 03, 2020
Author
Krista Garcia
Krista is a writer, blogger and content creator specializing in food and travel, plus digital commerce and the retail industry. A self-proclaimed cat lady and lover of unnaturally colored food, she’s now based in Portland, Oregon, after a long time in NYC.
Read More
