America Will Run Slightly Slower as Dunkin’ Expects to Close 800 Stores

The closures amount to 8% of U.S. locations

A slightly longer walk to get your large iced coffee in the dead of winter might be in the future, as the Dunkin’ announced it expects to close 800 locations by the end of the year. More than half of those closures are “450 limited-menu Speedway locations” that were rolled out earlier this year. Dunkin’ also says the proposed closures represent only two percent of its 2019 sales.

The company also plans on closing about 350 international locations. Many fast-food restaurants have seen dips in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, sales have recently bounced back due in part to the drive-thru. Whatever happens, let’s hope Ben Affleck still has access to his order.

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