Dunkin's Latest Menu Change Will Save Money for Some Customers

Mar. 15, 2025

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Dunkin’fans will have a little more to run on starting in March!

Starting on March 5, the company will start allowing people to add dairy alternative options to any beverage at no extra charge, a spokesperson for the company confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement.

“This enhances Dunkin’s ability to offer guests a wide range of beverage customizations, allowing them to enjoy quality Dunkin' beverages—their way—at a great value,” the spokesperson noted.

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Dunkin’ has more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets, according to itswebsite, making it the second-largest coffee chain behind Starbucks, which has more than 32,000 stores.

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Starbucks also noted that customizing drinks with soy, oat, almond or coconut milk is the second most requested personalization people make (after adding a shot of espresso), according to a press release.

Other big coffee chains includingDutch Bros, Tim Hortons and Scooter’s Coffee have also eliminated the extra charges for non-dairy milk, according toBloomberg.

This comes after theCenter for Responsible Food Businessand other advocacy groups have pushed for coffee chains to eliminate extra fees for non-dairy milk alternatives to make it easier for customers who may have dietary restrictions.

“As more major coffee chains eliminate the surcharge, it’s clear that smart brands recognize the long-term value of making non-dairy options more accessible rather than penalizing consumers for choosing them,” Jamie Berger, the CRFB’s vice president of communications, toldBloombergin a statement.

source: people.com