Comments on: Dunkin’ Donuts Healthy Menu

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:46:20 +0000

The larger question here that gets ignored, is where this pressure is coming from.

I saw this as more of a move against Panera or the like, just like they moved against Starbucks in the coffee arena.

By: Bithead

Bithead — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:58:10 +0000

The larger question here that gets ignored, is where this pressure is coming from. Clearly, DD is doing pretty well in terms of sales, so this is not a reaction to consumer complaints. A look at South LA recently, though, should clue us to what's really going on; They're reacting to what they see as impending pressure by government. Which in turn, brings us to the even more central question; By what right does government get between myself and my breakfast?

By: spencer

spencer — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:19:12 +0000

Dunkin Donuts is under new ownership that has plans to take the chain nationwide on a large scale.

This appears to be part of their national effort.

The bulk of customers at DD just buy coffee.

By: John Burgess

John Burgess — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:42:21 +0000

Dunkin' Donut shops around here are set up at gas stations, forming part of the convenience stores to serve other-than-fuel needs. Purchasing from one isn't exactly the same as going to a donut shop.

Perhaps these are the customers for the new 'healthy' menu?

By: sam

sam — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:51:48 +0000

The Dunkin' Donuts shops I've seen in the Northeast have attendance records that make local churches envious. I'm sure that many "health-conscious" folks frequent them. But now they will be able to assuage their guilt by ordering the DD equivalent of this, which I'm sure we've all seen when having lunch with business colleagues: "I'll have the Megaburger, an order of Collosofries, and a diet Coke."

By: just me

just me — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:20:14 +0000

I have to agree with the "if you are eating healthy why stop in a doughnut shop" sentiment.

Maybe the healthy eating person is there for a decaff black coffee, but I am pretty certain somebody looking for healthy foods is going to take a pass on pretty much anything served at Dunkin Donuts.