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Dunkin' 48‑oz beverage bucket revival

Entities: Boosted Status · Dunkin' Rewards · Dunkin' Brands · Dunkin' Iced Beverage Bucket · Dunkin'

Overview

Dunkin' announced the limited‑time return of its 48‑ounce Iced Beverage Buckets, slated to launch on August 7, 2026. The initial notice highlighted the bucket’s $12.99 price, the option to fill it with any iced coffee or Refreshers, and a new Bucket Holder accessory that lets Boosted‑status Rewards members secure the oversized container in a vehicle cup holder.

A few days later, Dunkin' provided further details, confirming three seasonal flavors—iced coffee, Cherry Lime Rickey, and pink pineapple‑soda—and reiterating that both the buckets and the car‑mount accessory would be sold exclusively online to Boosted members. The rollout was framed as part of a broader quick‑service trend toward extreme‑size packaging, prompting franchisees to adjust inventory and supply‑chain processes while the company consulted on packaging and environmental impacts.

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Dunkin' brings back 48‑ounce drink buckets in the US

    Dunkin' relaunched its 48‑ounce drink buckets on Aug 7, 2026 with three new flavors and a car‑mount accessory, targeting Boosted Rewards members and tapping the fast‑food trend of oversized packaging.

  2. 8 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Dunkin' revives 48‑oz iced beverage buckets with new car cup‑holder accessory

    Dunkin' re‑launches its 48‑oz Iced Beverage Buckets on Aug 7 in the US, adding a new car‑cup‑holder accessory available early to Boosted Status Rewards members; supplies are limited.

Sources

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