Dunkin' stores in multiple states ran out of donuts on Thursday and Friday, leaving many customers with a sweet tooth unsatisfied.
Nebraska residents in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island said they saw signs at stores saying the pastries were unavailable due to a “manufacturing error,” according to the Associated Press. reported on friday. However, some stores were offering donut holes to customers.
Stores in and around Albuquerque, New Mexico, are out of donuts, with some employees blaming supply chain issues, while others claim delivery trucks arrived without donuts.
“Dunkin' is one of the world's largest coffee and donut brands, with more than 13,200 restaurants worldwide.” newsweek reported Saturday.
“Founded in Massachusetts in 1950, the company has become a staple in the coffee and donut industry. In 2020, Dunkin' acquired Inspire, an Atlanta-based private equity firm that also owns Arby's and Buffalo Wild Wings.・Acquired by Brands for $11.3 billion,” the newspaper reported.
Jack D'Amato, Inspire Brands Spokesperson explained There was an issue with a supplier's donuts that affected stores in Nebraska, but the company declined to name other states affected. albuquerque journal.
“D'Amato said the company is still investigating what the problem is and exactly how many stores were affected. However, the company has already begun restocking some affected stores. ”, the article added.
According to , stores in Arizona also suffered from shortages. newsweek.
Frustrated by the problem, franchisees have begun offering alternative products or telling customers to check inventory before traveling to enjoy their products.
“Industry experts suggest the problem is multidimensional. Labor shortages, transportation delays, and increased demand are creating a perfect storm to disrupt supply chains.” newsweek said the report.
Breitbart News reported in 2016 that Dunkin' blamed the presidential election for declining sales, specifically stating that “the company's management has said that election uncertainty is one of the reasons for this poor performance.” “There is,” the report said.
