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Dunkin’ Brands, the Massachusetts-based company that owns Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, confirmed Sunday that it’s been in talks about a sale with a private company. Dunkin’ confirmed the talks with Inspire Brands, though it insisted that they’re just preliminary, in a statement to NBC10 Boston following a report about the discussions in The New York Times. That report said the...

Dunkin’ Brands, the Massachusetts-based company that owns Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins, confirmed Sunday that it’s been in talks about a sale with a private company.

Dunkin’ is known for its sweet treats. But spicy food? Not so much. Nonetheless, the Massachusetts-based donut chain has launched a Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut as part of its new Halloween menu (Get it? “Ghost” pepper?). The company bills the new donut as “one of the most surprising treats ever to rise from its kitchens.” It’s available starting Wednesday...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc.’s adoption of customer-facing digital technology, to the point that one in five transactions now involves some kind of digital interaction, Dunkin’ Chief Financial Officer Kate Jaspon said. Jaspon made the remarks during an online event Tuesday afternoon hosted by the news outlet Axios, focused on smart cities and the digital...

Staying in the house may be boring, but virtual meetings don’t have to be. Dunkin’ is now offering free video conference backgrounds.  “If you could use a change in scenery (or just need to hide your laundry pile) for your next virtual coffee break, we’ve (literally) got your back,” Dunkin’ wrote in a statement. The coffee chain has 10...

For years, Americans have found unique ways to use bacon. Now, Dunkin’ is hopping on the trend. The coffee chain unveiled its new Snackin’ Bacon with Sweet Black Pepper Wednesday morning. Snackin’ Bacon comprises of eight half-slices of bacon and is served in a sleeve. It combines sweet and savory flavors with a sweet black pepper seasoning. “With its classic...