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Dunkin’ is using a high-profile giveaway of one million espresso drinks to turn the return of pumpkin season into a customer acquisition and loyalty opportunity, encouraging consumers to join Dunkin’ Rewards, engage with the app and try its expanded fall beverage lineup.
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Jersey Mike’s growth opportunity extends well beyond opening restaurants: stronger digital adoption, a large loyalty database, international expansion and continued franchisee investment could help the brand increase both its footprint and sales per restaurant for years to come.
Dunkin’ Celebrates Pumpkin Season with One Million Free Espresso Drinks
Dunkin’ is kicking off pumpkin season by giving away one million free espresso beverages to Dunkin’ Rewards members. Members can use the code EASYCHOICE to redeem a free espresso drink while supplies last, giving customers a chance to sample the brand’s fall lineup. Seasonal offerings include the Pumpkin Cloud Dunkalatte, Pumpkin Patch Cloud Latte and Nutty Pumpkin Protein Latte, alongside non-pumpkin options such as the Tiramisu Cloud Latte and Tiramisu Shakin’ Espresso. The promotion combines one of Dunkin’s biggest seasonal moments with a limited-time Rewards incentive designed to drive customers to its app and encourage a trial of new and returning fall beverages.
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Jersey Mike’s Sees Plenty of Runway for Growth
Jersey Mike’s may have experienced some early volatility following its stock market debut, but the sandwich chain’s underlying growth story remains strong, as QSR Magazine reports. The brand finished 2025 with more than 3,200 restaurants, roughly tripling its footprint over the past decade while increasing average unit volumes from about $825,000 in 2016 to nearly $1.4 million. Jersey Mike’s has also recorded 20 consecutive years of positive same-store sales growth and has a development pipeline exceeding 1,600 locations, with existing franchisees responsible for more than 90% of those commitments. Looking ahead, the company sees opportunities to grow through new domestic and international restaurants, greater digital and loyalty engagement, catering and more targeted marketing, as it works toward its long-term ambitions of 7,500 U.S. locations and 15,000 globally, according to QSR Magazine.
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Domino’s Bets Big on Its New Pizza for One
Domino’s is making an ambitious play for its next signature menu item with the nationwide launch of the Domino, a Detroit-style individual pizza designed around customization, convenience, and portability, as NRN reports. Shaped like the company’s familiar logo and divided into two slices, the personal-sized pizza features parmesan-encrusted, buttery-flavored dough, two layers of cheese, a choice of sauce, and up to three toppings. Domino’s is backing the launch with its “Is the Domino Worthy?” campaign, which invites consumers to compare the new offering with recognizable fast-food staples from other major chains. The launch also gives Domino’s a product specifically designed for customers who want their own pizza and toppings rather than having to compromise when ordering for a group, according to NRN.
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