Dunkin' Donuts

Operations

Domino’s XXX option and 4 other head-spinning developments

Even the pizza chain was startled by the new way that's been blazed to order a pie. And that's only one of the extreme moves that turned heads this week.

Beverage

Happy hours make a comeback—in an often unrecognizable form

The updated discounting windows are more likely to come during the day or at night, and the drinks are as likely to be nonalcoholic as full strength.

Secret menus were once the way chains let hardcore fans know they were special. Now the means may well be doughnut- and pizza-themed sneakers.

The doughnuts-and-coffee specialist is offering two sandwiches at three bargain prices.

Situations at Applebee's, Dunkin' and Darden will be true tests of some promising leaders' mettle.

Word spread on social media about a small test of items intended as afternoon add-ons.

Jeremy Biser moves to the EVP role from Dunkin' Brands.

A flurry of sales-boosting initiatives at the chain failed to offset the traffic impact of product streamlining.

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