Dunkin' Donuts

Financing

The coffee business goes to the drive-thru

Giants like Starbucks and Domino’s are building more drive-thrus while regional drive-thru chains have exploded. And consumers are flocking to them.

Operations

Buffalo Wild Wings' parent names John Varughese international COO

The former SVP of Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will have responsibility for the field operations of all of Inspire Brands' holdings.

The plant-based product is available in just a handful of states, but the coffee chain said it continues to work with Beyond Meat.

Taste Tracker: Old Chicago and Oath launch new pizzas; salads with global flavors debut at Noodles & Co. and Saladworks; bubbles pop at Dunkin’; and more menu news of the week.

The former Coca-Cola executive will be responsible for developing strategies that build the company’s position in the coffee business.

The Dunkin’ Brands finance chief will take over for David Pipes, who is retiring after a 40-year career.

Taste Tracker: Nathan’s and Buona go meatless; spring salads from Cava, Mod Pizza and more; Silver Diner adds a dozen seasonal specials; and tacos trend for Cinco de Mayo.

The fresh vending company makes its first move into the restaurant space.

The chain is treating its loyalty rewards members to a free weekly brew starting Feb. 1.

The chain has a lot more drive-thru locations in the U.S., which helped it recover more quickly during quarantine, says RB’s the Bottom Line.

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