Free Donut Offer at Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurants Celebrates National Donut Day on June 5

Participating Restaurants Also Offer Red and White Donuts to Celebrate Hockey Finals

DETROIT, June 3 /PRNewswire/ — Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is marking National Donut Day with a sweet offer that will help people celebrate the joy and fun of donuts. On June 5, 2009, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout Michigan will give every customer a free donut of their choice, with the purchase of any beverage, limit one per customer.

In addition, participating Dunkin’ Donuts will also provide hockey fans with the opportunity to showcase their team pride by offering special red and white donuts throughout the championship finals.

“Fans take their hockey seriously, so we thought these red and white donuts would be a wonderful way for our customers to have some fun while supporting the home town team,” said Nick Spencer, Michigan Marketing Manager for Dunkin’ Donuts.

National Donut Day, which is held the first Friday of June each year, was started by the Chicago Salvation Army more than 70 years ago. According to Dunkin’ Donuts’ Brand Marketing Officer Frances Allen, the day holds particular relevance in 2009. “From office meetings to Sunday get-togethers, donuts are one of those foods that lift people’s spirits and bring genuine delight to any situation. And now more than ever, Americans are seeking those small moments of happiness,” she said. “We hope our free donut offer will create an opportunity for people to celebrate donuts and bring some extra happiness to their day.”

Dunkin’ Donuts has led the donut category for nearly 60 years, selling 2.5 million donuts and Munchkin(TM) donut hole treats every day.

About Dunkin’ Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin’ Donuts is America’s favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin’ Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories, and the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world. Dunkin’ Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for three years running. The company has more than 8,800 restaurants in 31 countries worldwide. In 2008, Dunkin’ Donuts’ global system-wide sales were $5.5 billion. Based in Canton, Massachusetts, Dunkin’ Donuts is a subsidiary of Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

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