Dunkin’ Drops Doughnuts from Shelves in Nebraska and New Mexico
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Dunkin’ stores in Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island in Nebraska, as well as Albuquerque, New Mexico, and surrounding suburbs, have run out of doughnuts due to a manufacturing error.
Customers Left Disappointed
Tyler Raikar, of Omaha, stopped by a Dunkin’ store in west Omaha early Friday, seeking coffee and a chocolate cake doughnut. “What? No doughnuts!” she exclaimed when told the location had none. “That’s tragic!”
She was more interested in the coffee, but still disappointed that she couldn’t get a doughnut. “Hopefully they have them soon,” she said.
Supply Chain Issue Blamed
Employees at affected locations chalked up the shortage to a supply chain issue, while others said delivery trucks had been arriving without the doughnuts. Employees hoped stocks would be replenished by next week.
Manager Refuses to Comment
A manager at the west Omaha Dunkin’ location said she could not give more information on the cause of the shortage, citing orders from Dunkin’s corporate headquarters. The manager said the shortage was a national problem.
No Shortage in Other Regions
Checks of locations in other regions, including St. Joseph, Missouri, and Boston, found no shortage of doughnuts.
Company Response
A spokesperson for Inspire Brands, the parent company of Dunkin’, said there was an issue with doughnuts from a single supplier that impacted stores in Nebraska and some other states. About 4% of Dunkin’s U.S. stores were impacted.
The company is still looking into the issue and exactly how many stores were affected. However, restocking has already begun at some affected stores.
History of Dunkin’ Donuts
Previously known as Dunkin’ Donuts, the company announced in 2018 that it was dropping “Donuts” from its name as part of a rebranding effort to increase focus on its coffee and other drinks, which made up a majority of its sales.
Conclusion
The doughnut shortage at Dunkin’ stores in Nebraska and New Mexico has left customers disappointed, but the company is working to restock affected locations. The cause of the shortage remains unclear, but it is believed to be related to a supply chain issue.
FAQs
Q: Why did Dunkin’ stores in Nebraska and New Mexico run out of doughnuts?
A: The exact cause of the shortage is unclear, but it is believed to be related to a supply chain issue.
Q: How many Dunkin’ stores were affected by the shortage?
A: About 4% of Dunkin’s U.S. stores were impacted, which is approximately 380 stores.
Q: When will the doughnuts be back in stock?
A: The company is still looking into the issue and hopes to have doughnuts back in stock by next week.
Q: Is this a national problem?
A: According to the manager at the west Omaha Dunkin’ location, the shortage is a national problem, but it’s unclear if this is the case for all affected locations.
