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Dunkin' Rolls Out 48‑Ounce Beverage Buckets Nationwide

The limited Memorial Day weekend release is capped at 25 collectible buckets per store to boost demand and urgency.

Overview

  • Dunkin' will begin selling the 48‑ounce iced coffee and refresher buckets nationwide on May 22, with availability only while supplies last.
  • Each participating store will receive 25 branded buckets priced at $12.99 each, creating a deliberate scarcity dynamic that managers expect will lead to quick sellouts.
  • Customers can fully customize drinks inside the buckets, choosing flavors, sweetness and caffeine levels, but Dunkin' will not refill the buckets after the initial purchase.
  • The company expanded the offering after overwhelmingly positive tests in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and viral social posts earlier this year drove heavy demand.
  • The rollout has generated strong social‑media excitement and raised health and portion‑size questions, and it signals a promotional strategy that leans on limited drops and collectible merch to drive short‑term traffic.