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New Dunkin' opens in Wake Forest on June 18 with giveaway & donation to Special Olympics

The new Dunkin' restaurant in Wake Forest, NC opens on Friday, June 18 with modern innovations, a free coffee giveaway and a check presentation to the Special Olympics of North Carolina!

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The new Dunkin' restaurant in Wake Forest, NC opens on Friday, June 18 with modern innovations, a free coffee giveaway and a check presentation to the Special Olympics of North Carolina!

There will also be appearances by a Dunkin’ mascot and swag giveaways. 

The new store is located at 12612 Capital Boulevard in Wake Forest and features the brand’s next generation design with a "modern atmosphere and innovative technologies," according to a statement from the company. The restaurant will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Free Coffee For A Year Giveaway

The first 50 guests in the drive-thru of the new store at 5 a.m. on June 18 will score free coffee for a year! The original start time for the giveaway was 6 am, but on 6/16, the company changed the start time to 5 am. The offer includes a coupon book with coupons for free medium hot/iced coffee (4 coupons per month for 12 months plus 2 bonus months, for a total of 56 coupons)

Next Generation Store Initiative

The new restaurant experience includes the following innovations, according to their press release:

* Modern Design: The openness, colors and materials used in the design help to create an approachable, positive and energetic environment. 

* Premium Pours: Dunkin’s signature cold beverages are now served through an innovative tap system serving eight consistently cold beverages such as coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee. Crew members will also use top-quality flavor-maximizing espresso machines to make hand-crafted drinks to order.  

* Dunkin’ on Demand: Dunkin’ has also introduced an area dedicated to mobile pickups, so that members of the DD Perks® Rewards program who order ahead via Dunkin’s Mobile App can get in and out of the restaurant faster than ever before. Guests will be able to track the status of their orders placed for pickup inside the restaurant via a new digital order status board. 

  

* Dunkin’ Curbside: Guests who order ahead on the Dunkin’ app can have their food and drinks conveniently brought out to them. Whether they want to walk or drive up, Dunkin’ can keep locals, visitors, and travelers safe during the pandemic.  

* Increased Energy Efficiency: The new Dunkin’ is a DD Green Achievement™ restaurant, which is designed to save 25% more energy compared to a standard Dunkin’ restaurant. 
Dunkin’s next generation stores have been exceedingly well-received, and we are proud to bring this innovative restaurant to the community," said franchisee, George Ross, CEO of Coastal Franchising. “The new modern design and technology updates will grab the attention of Dunkin’ fans old and new and help keep Wake Forest running on Dunkin’ for years to come.”

Donation to Special Olympics of North Carolina

A check presentation will occur at 9 a.m. on June 18 at the new Wake Forest store with attendees from Special Olympics of North Carolina, the Raleigh Mounted Police Unit, Dunkin’ and Coastal Franchising.

According to a company statement, "In a recent fundraising campaign, 75 Dunkin’ stores throughout the Carolinas, owned by Coastal Franchising LLC, raised $85,190;. $72,645 will be donated to Special Olympics of North Carolina and $12,545 to Special Olympics of South Carolina. The funds were raised through an in-store daily icon program, merchandise sales and special fundraising events featuring local mounted police forces, K-9 teams and Special Olympic athletes. Coastal Franchising will celebrate this amazing donation and their commitment to the local community with check presentation ceremonies to local Special Olympic athletes at this and their next three grand openings across the states."

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