Dunkin Donuts

The complaint among those who don't dig Starbucks' coffee is that it tastes "burnt," or as java connoisseurs say, "bold." With those people in mind, it's trying something new. But can Starbucks' milder Blonde roast lure customers away from its budget-priced competition?

If you still rely on Dunkin' Donuts for your budget buzz, you might be missing a better value. We conducted a taste test comparing the classic to coffee from McDonald's and Starbucks. Who delivers the best coffee for the price?

Wednesday's IPO by the underwhelming Dunkin' Brands saw the company open at $19 before closing out the week nearly $10 a share higher. It's hard to see the appeal of this slow-growth business. But that's not the only bewildering, boneheaded development from last week on Wall Street.

If I were to have guessed the results of a study comparing the loyalty of fast-food customers to their favorite chains, I would have guessed the most loyal would be Dunkin' Donuts coffee lovers. Customers of that chain -- and Northeastern U.S./Canadian restaurant chain Tim Horton's -- are always...

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Today is National Coffee Day. For me, every day is coffee day. I down at least a couple of big, hot, black, steaming cups before I feel ready to face the world, then another pot in the afternoon, and sometimes a third in the evening when my husband wants a cup, too. I make my coffee from the...

While our esteemed Julia Scott (a.k.a Bargain Babe) loves a bargain, she also loves a break. And so I'm filling in for her this week: We flipped a coin between the names Bargain Beau and Bargain Bum. And Bargain Beau won out. Thank goodness for two-headed coins. But, hey: There's nothing rigged...

Although McDonald's retired the "super-sized" option from its menus in 2004, chain restaurants continue to redefine the size of a typical serving of food, often doubling or tripling official government serving sizes, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. While a typical...

Load up on free food and treats with free donuts, ice cream, and granola. Plus, there are a slew of free movie showings for kids (G and PG flicks), free dog treats, a subscription to Maxim magazine, and a packet of free seeds to start a garden. What a way to start the weekend! Today, Friday June 4...