Dunkin' Donuts returning to KC area in Nov 2008

[StL_Dan]

Does anyone know what part of the metro will be home to the first franchise of the 60 new franchises forecasted to open in KC?

[KCMax]

http://www.kansascity.com/199/story/819481.html

I’m wondering when the metro will get a Dunkin’ Donuts. I love their products and find myself going to Lawrence some weekend mornings just to get a fix.

Earlier this year, Dunkin’ Donuts announced plans to expand in the Lawrence area with four new operations in three years — one in November, one in July 2009 and two in 2010. Another Lawrence location has been open since 1982.

“As far as Kansas City is concerned, we do have an announcement pending,” said Ellen Bookman, spokeswoman for Dunkin’ Donuts.

[PumpkinStalker]

I wish they'd hurry their sweet ass up.  I hate donuts but I'm a big fan of their croissant sandwiches and coffee.

[kcmetro]

I bet they're glad the Atkins fad is over with.

[Maitre D]

I bet they're glad the Atkins fad is over with.

yeah really.  or the "try and stay somewhat in shape" fad.



amazing how americans just quit on their physiques, that atkins thing was too much.  so pass me another cinamon twist, there johnny!

[kcnewbie]

I moved to KC last year from the east coast, where there are Dunkin' Donuts on every other street corner in the urban areas. Having at least a few of them here would be welcome....  Their coffee is great BTW.

[PumpkinStalker]

I thought I read in another thread that they were still planning a comeback sometime 09.

[dangerboy]

I moved to KC last year from the east coast, where there are Dunkin' Donuts on every other street corner in the urban areas. Having at least a few of them here would be welcome....  Their coffee is great BTW.

You can get their coffee in many grocery stores here...

[AlbertHammond]

I know it's not a Dunkin Donuts, but for anyone that remembers Winchell's Donuts that left KC about a decade ago, there is still one left in KC....sort of.  The Winchell's at 95th & Mission Rd became Maq's donuts.  I was visiting with Maq one day and he showed me all the product he had in the back room.  Everything comes straight from Winchell's.  All that changed was the sign.

So if you miss Winchell's as much as Dunkin Donuts, we still have one in KC, just under an alias.

[kcdcchef]

I know it's not a Dunkin Donuts, but for anyone that remembers Winchell's Donuts that left KC about a decade ago, there is still one left in KC....sort of.  The Winchell's at 95th & Mission Rd became Maq's donuts.  I was visiting with Maq one day and he showed me all the product he had in the back room.  Everything comes straight from Winchell's.  All that changed was the sign.

So if you miss Winchell's as much as Dunkin Donuts, we still have one in KC, just under an alias.

dear God, i miss winchell's. are there any left, anywhere???

time to google i suppose!!

EDIT!!!!!  i just google/wiki'd winchells. damn, i miss them. they were so much better than krispy kreme, not even close. according to wiki, winchell's JUST left the kc area in 2005. strange, i remember them being gone in the 90's. all of the ones i knew about were gone by 95ish.

[NDTeve]

Definitely remember the one at 75th and Wornall. Every Sunday after Mass. Awesome.

[KCMax]

Wow, Winchell's! That's a blast from the past.

[TheSmokinPun]

Announced over a year ago and still nothing to show. Anyone know anything more about it?

[dangerboy]

Start mentioned recently that the Lawrence expansion is on hold and at this time they have no plans for KC.

[mean]

Am I crazy, or did they at one point say they would be coming to KC?

[dangerboy]

They said they would be making an announcement about KC "in the future" but never had any specific commitment.

[TheSmokinPun]

Bah, I really need Dunkachino and just their straight up coffee more often. Lawrence is so close but yet so far away.

[mean]

They said they would be making an announcement about KC "in the future" but never had any specific commitment.

Ahhh. The teases.

[TheSmokinPun]

Also does anyone know where to get a good donut in the Northland? Just moved up off 29 and Barry Road and so far have seen nothing.

[AllThingsKC]

Also does anyone know where to get a good donut in the Northland? Just moved up off 29 and Barry Road and so far have seen nothing.

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