OCTOBER-FEAST: DUNKIN' DONUTS INTRODUCES FALL CLASSICS FOR OCTOBER

CANTON, MA (October 4, 2010) – Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, every day stop for coffee and baked goods, has introduced a variety of delicious foods and beverages perfect for enjoying a brisk October day and all of your favorite fall activities. Dunkin’ Donuts’ new and returning seasonal favorites joining the fall lineup include the Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich and the Caramel Apple Latte, as well as pumpkin favorites and seasonal Munchkins® donut hole treats.

The seasonal food and beverages will be available beginning today for a limited time at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the country, including:

· Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich: Dunkin’ Donuts brings back its popular oven-toasted Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich which combines a hearty scrambled egg with a sweet maple-flavored sausage patty, topped with a slice of melted white cheddar cheese. Served warm on a freshly baked croissant, the Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich is the perfect complement to Dunkin' Donuts' Original Blend and Dunkin' Decaf® coffee. It is available at the suggested retail price of $2.99.

· Caramel Apple Latte (offered in select markets only; not available in New England): Dunkin’ Donuts’ new Caramel Apple Latte features a combination of red and green apple flavors with a hint of caramel. The Caramel Apple Latte is available in select markets throughout the country for the suggested retail price of $1.99 for a small 10 oz. hot beverage.

· Fall Munchkins: Glazed old fashioned cake Munchkins donut hole treats, dipped in autumn nonpareils, are available for the suggested retail price of $4.79 for a 25-count box or $6.99 for a 50-count box.

· Pumpkin snacks and beverages: Dunkin’ Donuts’ harvest of fall-inspired pumpkin-flavored menu items will remain available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants for a limited time. Dunkin’ Donuts’ autumn array includes hot or iced pumpkin coffees and lattes, a pumpkin muffin and pumpkin donut.

Later this month, Dunkin’ Donuts will unveil spooktacular Halloween treats guaranteed to make trick-or-treating extra sweet, including:

· “Boston Scream” Donut: Sure to make donut lovers shriek with delight, Dunkin’ Donuts’ “scary” variation of its popular Boston Kreme donut is back, available beginning October 25 through October 31. The Boston Scream Donut features a traditional Boston Kreme Donut decorated with orange icing drizzle, available at the suggested retail price of 89 cents.
 
· Trick-or-treat bag (available in select markets only): Available beginning October 18 for a limited time at select Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, Dunkin’ Donuts trick-or-treat bag will be offered as a free gift with the purchase of a 50 count box of Munchkins donut hole treats or a dozen donuts.

“Our new and returning fall menu items capture the flavor of the season in a fresh, affordable and delicious way,” said Dunkin’ Brands’ Executive Chef Stan Frankenthaler. “From our popular Maple Cheddar Breakfast Sandwich to the new Caramel Apple Latte, our guests can celebrate fall to the fullest and keep themselves running any of time of day all throughout October.”

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About Dunkin' Donuts
Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories, and the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for four years running. The company has more than 9,000 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2009, Dunkin' Donuts' global system-wide sales totaled $5.7 billion. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin' Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin' Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

 

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