Dunkin' brings back 48‑ounce drink buckets in the US

Dunkin' re‑introduced its 48‑ounce frozen‑drink buckets on August 7, 2026, offering three seasonal flavors—iced coffee, Cherry Lime Rickey and pink pineapple‑soda—and a new car‑mount accessory that lets customers secure the bucket in a vehicle cup holder. The accessory and the oversized containers are sold exclusively online to members of the Dunkin' Rewards program with Boosted status.

The launch is part of a broader quick‑service restaurant trend toward extreme‑size packaging that aims to boost ticket averages and generate social‑media buzz. Franchisees must adjust inventory and supply‑chain processes to accommodate the larger containers, and the company is working with packaging consultants to manage the logistical and environmental implications of the single‑use product.