Overview
- Dunkin' began a nationwide rollout of the reusable 48‑ounce buckets on Friday, May 22, 2026, selling each for $12.99 with a single beverage fill and no refills.
- Each participating location received just 25 buckets, a strict allocation designed to create scarcity and prompt quick sellouts and uneven availability across stores.
- Customers may have their bucket filled with iced coffee or a Dunkin' Refresher and can set flavor, sweetness and ice levels at the time of purchase.
- The national launch follows limited tests in Massachusetts and New Hampshire earlier this year that produced viral videos and millions of views on platforms like TikTok, X and Instagram.
- The oversized 48‑ounce size has drawn public talk about portioning while also showing how Dunkin' is using collectible, limited drops to drive short‑term foot traffic and social buzz.