Dunkin’ Donuts Going Worldwide

I love donuts. In particular, I love
Dunkin’ Donuts. Growing up in Southern California,
Winchell’s was all I knew until
stumbling across one of the few Dunkin’ Donuts in Orange County, out in Garden
Grove if I remember right. I fell in love, especially with Boston Kremes.

I’ve shared my love of donuts with others. In Chicago last year for Search
Engine Strategies, I discovered that Dunkin’ Donuts was everywhere. Not only
everywhere, but also cheap. We’re talking a dozen for four dollars. So I brought
a dozen or two or three back to share with others in the hotel lobby, to help
them understand why they should love Dunkin’ Donuts as well. People took me up
on my offer, as you can see below:

Sadly, I’ve since been mocked for this love of donuts. Apparently, some
people find it unusual to stop a cab to buy three dozen donuts to share with
others. Some people simply don’t have the vision to understand how donuts can
unite people in culinary bliss. And interestingly, some people don’t seem to
mind eating Boston Kremes while mocking you at the same time. Steve Caming, it
should be said,
appreciates a good donut run.

The problem with Dunkin’ Donuts is that they can be hard to find. Sure, you
can try the
official store finder. But it disappoints more than it delivers. We simply
need more Dunkin’ Donuts locations. Hey, one in England where I live would be
nice.

Maybe that dream will come true.
Joe Morin — who doesn’t mind a donut or two if I’m offering — dropped me
an email about an Ad Age
article on Dunkin’ Donuts getting acquired by a trio of private equity
firms. Plans are to expand Dunkin’ Donuts across the US and worldwide.

I can’t wait. Keep your Krispy Kremes.
We never had these when I lived in California until relatively recently, when
like Starbucks, they swept in from parts unknown. They were invader donuts.
Outsider donuts. Donuts not to be trusted. Trendy donuts that have no business
being at a ballgame. Donuts at a ballgame? Don’t get me going. OK, they’re nice
enough but no match for Boston Kremes. (Ironically, Dunkin’ Donuts is apparently
now

pushing back at Starbucks).

What to do if you are Dunkin-deprived in the UK? Supposedly, there
was one in Piccadilly, but I
don’t recall seeing this (ah, but the Taco Bell back in 1988, how I miss you –
and how I miss you everywhere not offering
bellbeefers. Why? Why!).
However, there is definitely a donut shop in Piccadilly that does a passable
imitation of American style donuts. If I’m in the area, I regularly stop by.

How about the US? In California, head to an Albertson’s or a Safeway
supermarket. If they’ve got a bakery, they’ve got pretty good Dunkin’
Donuts-style donuts there. You won’t be sorry.