Dunkin’ Donuts – Santa Monica – Sept 2014

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is giving the West Coast a reason to celebrate with the opening of the first full expression Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Southern California. The new Santa Monica restaurant, located at 1132 Wilshire Blvd., will open its doors at5 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. As part of the grand opening celebration, the first 100 people in line will receive a Dunkin’ Donuts tote bag filled with special items and the first person in line will be rewarded with free coffee for one year.

In true Los Angeles fashion, the restaurant will roll out the pink carpet for Dunkin’ Donuts enthusiasts. Attendees at the grand opening will enjoy free passed samples, photo opportunities with beloved brand mascots, Cuppy and Sprinkles, and surprise giveaways throughout the day. Angelenos will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special California-inspired donut on grand opening day only, while supplies last.

Local city dignitaries and Dunkin’ Donuts executives will be on site to assist in the ceremonial grand opening ribbon cutting. The Santa Monica opening will also include a check presentation to theLos Angeles Regional Food Bank, alocal partner ofFeeding America. Dunkin’ Donuts willdonate $5,000 to further support its shared mission to fight hunger within the community.Over the past seven years, The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation has given more than$1,000,000to Feeding America, and it recently made an additional$1,000,000, three-year grantto support children’s hunger programs nationwide.

The new Santa Monica franchise will be operated by Gary Haar, an experienced Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins operator for more than 10 years, and his business partner Steve Silverstein.

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