Picture of a sign with the logo of Dunkin Donuts on a local restaurant in Dortmund, Germany. Dunkin’ Donuts LLC, by the initials DD, is an American multinational coffee and doughnut company, as well as a quick service restaurant. It was founded by Bill Rosenberg (19162002) in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950. The chain was acquired by Baskin-Robbins’s holding company Allied Lyons in 1990; its acquisition of the Mister Donut chain and the conversion of that chain to Dunkin’ Donuts facilitated the brand’s growth in North America that year. Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins eventually became subsidiaries of Dunkin’ Brands, headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, in 2004, until being purchased by Inspire Brands on December 15, 2020. The chain began rebranding as a beverage-led company, and was renamed Dunkin’, in January 2019; while stores in the U.S. began using the new name, the rebranding will eventually be rolled out to all of its international stores. With approximately 12,900 locations in 42 countries, Dunkin’ is one of the largest coffee shop and donut shop chains in the world. Its products include donuts, bagels, coffee, and Munchkins donut holes

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By Amanda Greenwood

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Dunkin’ is teaming up once again with its partner BARK—a U.S.-based dog toy and treat company—to launch a limited-edition holiday collection of dog toys, to help raise money for the Joy in Childhood Foundation.

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Dunkin’ and BARK—which started their charitable partnership five years ago—are releasing two limited-edition dog toys that have been designed to resemble two popular ‘Dunkin' menu items: The Cold Brew and the Chocolate Frosted Donut.

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These toys are available to buy from participating Dunkin' locations and online, while stocks last:

According to the official press release, each toy is available with a $16 donation to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, which was set up to “bring joy to children battling illness or hunger.”

All donations will fund the Joy in Childhood Foundation's initiatives, one of which is Dogs for Joy, which puts highly trained facility dogs into children's hospitals across America.

Dunkin’ announced in September that the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation had supported 50 facility dogs in 33 hospitals, and since the beginning of the partnership in 2020, Dunkin' and BARK have raised over $10 million for the Joy in Childhood Foundation through the sale of these limited-edition, Dunkin’-themed dog toys.

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Director of the Joy in Childhood Foundation Mollie Collum, previously said: “With each toy, we’re spreading joy twice over—once to your pup, and again to kids who need it most.”

She also said in a statement made last year about a Dunkin’ x BARK collaboration: “We’ve raised more than $10 million to bring joy to kids facing hunger and illness. This latest collection will expand our reach and deepen the nationwide impact of our foundation’s programs.”

Dave Stangle, vice president of Brand Marketing at BARK, said in a previous statement about the partnership with Dunkin’: “This collaboration allows us to connect with more dogs and dog parents by tapping into daily rituals many people bring their dog on, like coffee runs.

In the official press release, Dunkin’ said: “With a $16 donation to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, guests will receive a limited-edition Dunkin’ Cold Brew or Chocolate Frosted Donut toy, perfect for gifting to the dog lover in your life. Each donation fuels Foundation programs like Dogs for Joy®, which places highly trained facility dogs full-time in children’s hospitals across the country.”

What Happens Next

The Dunkin’ x BARK holiday dog toys are available as long as supplies last in stores and online.

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