May is finally here, which means that summer is right around the corner and vacation destinations are open for the season.
What’s even more exciting is that this is also when restaurant and fast-food chains begin to drop their highly anticipated limited-time summer menus for the year.
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Menus nationwide will be filled with various iced beverages, tropical sweet treats, and multiple deals, since these chains know most people will be out and about for the next few months.
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This year, competition for the best deals is high. This is good for consumers, since it gives them more value for their money, but challenging for businesses because they have to compete with sometimes unsustainably low price comparisons.
Dunkin’ unveils new summer 2025 menu.
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Dunkin’ unveils its new summer 2025 menu with plenty of deals
As breakfast lovers awoke this morning, Dunkin’ quickly hit them with the first email of the month, revealing its 2025 summer menu.
Dunkin’ is already known for being among the most affordable coffee chains because, unlike its rivals, it has chosen not to offer $8 lattes. Instead, it keeps its products within a decent price range, and this time, the deals are better and more plentiful than ever.
The breakfast fast-food chain will keep the $6 Meal Deal momentum going but is giving it a fresh twist by changing its offerings. Customers still get a medium hot or iced coffee and hash browns with this deal, but it now comes with a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich.
Dunkin’ did a two-in-one this season by releasing a new Tropical Guava Dunkin’ Refresher that costs only $3. This new drink allows customers to combine iced green tea, lemonade, or sparkling water with passion fruit, orange, and guava flavors.
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However, that’s not the only new item on its summer menu. The company has also released the new Ham & Swiss Pretzel Sliders in partnership with King’s Hawaiian and revamped its beloved Iced Lemon Loaf with a strawberry twist.
Due to popular demand, Dunkin’ has returned its fan favorite Chicken & Bacon Croissant Stuffer and the Sweet Black Pepper Bacon.
Dunkin’ heats up the competition against rival breakfast chains
Although Dunkin’s $6 Meal Deal may seem like a total bargain, it faces stiff competition from its breakfast-restaurant rivals.
IHOP (DIN) relaunched the $6 House Faves menu nationwide, featuring four of the chain’s most popular breakfast combos, including the Breakfast Faves Combo, House Scramble, Ham & Cheese Omelette, and French Toast Breakfast.
The dishes cost around $6 to $7 each, depending on the location, and are available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., as stated on its website.
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Not far behind is Denny’s (DENN) with the return of its famous $2/4/6/8 Value Menu after a temporary hiatus. However, it added more dishes this time, including dinner items.
For breakfast, Denny’s now offers the Everyday Value Slam, Loaded Breakfast Sandwich, Super Slam, and three add-ons, including the Stack of Original Pancakes, Choconana Pancakes, and French Toast.
For dinner, customers can order the Mama’s Fried Chicken Salad, Chicken Tenders & Fries, Classic Burger with Fries, Grilled Cheese with a bowl of soup or side salad, and a New York Style Cheesecake add-on.
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