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Can McDonald's latest venture satisfy consumers' thirst for specialty beverages?

Dec 20, 2023
The chain's new cafe concept, CosMc's, wants a sip of Starbucks' or Dunkin' Donuts' market share.
McDonald's recently launched CosMc's to compete with drink purveyors like Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.
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Why Dunkin' is looking to private equity, again

Oct 26, 2020
In a year of mixed fortunes, the coffee and doughnut giant may sell the business to private equity.
Dunkin’ Brands was sold to private equity firms in 2005, then it went public again in 2011.
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Dunkin' Brands in talks for sale to private equity

Inspire Brands, the owner of Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings and Jimmy John's, is in talks to buy Dunkin’ Brands.
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What's in a name change for Dunkin' Donuts?

Sep 26, 2018
Don't worry, you can still pick up a glazed donut with your morning coffee.
A sign for a Dunkin' Donuts store is viewed on August 26, 2013 in New York City.
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Dunkin' CEO on what you're most likely to buy with your doughnut

Jun 13, 2018
Nigel Travis talks about leading Dunkin' Brands, the company behind Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins.
Nigel Travis, president and CEO of Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, celebrates the initial public offering with some friends outside the NASDAQ MarketSite on July 27, 2011, in New York City.
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Dunkin Donuts and Coke join forces in bottled coffee

Sep 30, 2016
Coca-Cola will bottle and distribute Dunkin Donut coffee drinks.
A man displays a 24-ounce iced latte purchased at Dunkin Donuts in Manhattan, New York City. 
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Dunkin' Donuts goes after the Starbucks formula

Jul 2, 2013
In the past, Dunkin' Donuts put out aggressive ads against coffee competitor Starbucks. Now, it's following its lead.

Dunkin' Donuts stay open for Boston cops

Apr 19, 2013
Dunkin' Donuts keeps its doors open for law enforcement during the Boston lockdown.

Dunkin’ Donuts sets up shop in India

May 8, 2012
Dunkin’ Donuts launches a flagship outlet in New Delhi, with a full snack menu strategy. It aims to get a jump on Starbucks in India.