Tuesday, May 18, 2010

A Very Limited Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010

Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 - Not So Fast

For years, fans of Dunkin Donuts have looked forward to free iced coffee, and many were looking forward to Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010. It was a surprise, then, when the Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 Facebook page lit up with complaints. Sure, they don't exactly require installment loan, at less than $2 – but numerous people are nevertheless wondering why they aren't free?

2010 locations for Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day?

In a couple of places across the country, you can still get Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 drinks. A small iced Dunkin Donuts coffee can be had in 13 cities. Those cities are:

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Charlottesville, VA
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Washington, DC
  • Youngstown, OH
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Richmond, VA
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Salisbury, MD
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Phoenix, AZ

Why did Dunkin Donuts limit Free Iced Coffee Day 2010?

Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 was initially a national event. When asked for comment, a spokesperson said that “As part of our 60th birthday celebration, Dunkin' Donuts is offering a variety of regional promotions throughout the year instead of a national Free Iced Coffee Day.”

The real story is a lot more nuanced. The business that owns Dunkin Donuts has lost value over the last year. Market positioning is becoming tougher, with stronger competition, and customers tightening their belts.

Make it Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 anywhere

You have two choices if the lack of a Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 has ruined your day. You could sign up for Dunkin Perks – just trade your personal info in, and you'll get a free coffee. Your other option Is making your own iced coffee. For a Dunkin Donuts taste-alike coffee, just mix two shots of espresso with water, ice, and a tablespoon or so of sweetened, condensed milk. Like magic, you’ll have your own (nearly free) Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010 – anytime you want.

Resources:

Forbes.com

http://finapps.forbes.com/finapps/jsp/finance/compinfo/CIAtAGlancelw.jsp?passName=AED&passSymbol=AED&isOut=null&sedol=

Dunkin Donuts

https://www.dunkindonuts.com/icedcoffeedaymarkets.aspx

Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/Money/new-economy/2010/0511/Not-so-free-iced-coffee-day-at-Dunkin-Donuts



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