Hot Dogs Dunkin Donut style

Corprate America has done it again. Dunkin Donuts is going in the Hot Dog business. They can't be happy with the corner of the market they already have got to expand into other areas. You would think they might be a little more interested into improving their core business, restore the original product to what it was back in the 60s a good fresh hand cut doughnut cooked on site with good coffee. The only plus for DD is a least they are an American owned company again. They even get my coffee order wrong on occasion and I drink it black. Time will tell on how they screw up a hot dog. Chow Jim

Hi,
Please say it isn't so. Aunt Millies pretzels are doing the hot dog thing too. I had one of they're pretzel dogs today. $2.75 was a bit steep, but it was okay. Good news is that a new hot dog place opened up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Dawson's dogs. I stopped by there. Pretty good dogs. But it seems that the only place that does good dogs is a stated hot dog spot. All the other places where hot dogs are not the priority seem not do well. We'll have to wait and see.I agree with you, Dunkin' needs to get they're quality back in step. Boy, a donut, and hot dog place in the same spot, my ever expanding waistline, and my cardiologist are going to hate it.

Years ago DD served chili, probably from a can but very tasty, especially on a cold night and working a wreck. It came with a fresh hard roll and real butter (tells ya how long ago huh) I don't think my first choice for a hotdog would be a donutshop but then who would think they would be a good chili shack?

Jimeats,
I'm curious as to whose hot dog they'll be using. I couldn't find anything on the web.

As you know, save for Nathan's, which is rather spotty in quality control and geographic saturation, there is no national hot dog chain...this despite Americans' great love of the hot dog.

This, then, could be it. They've got the locations. If they integrate the product in nicely, it could be a big hit.

I think Tom Carvel, in an interview years ago, noted that McDonald's Ray Kroc approached him first. He had the locations. But he didn't go for it, to his later regret.

If you have any info, please pass it along. Thanks.
The Bear

I'm not sure where the are getting them. It was featured on a local TV program this morning. I once asked someone at BKU quite a few years ago why the large Fast food chains don't offer hot dogs and he said it was due to regional differences in the make up of the product. They couldn't get a consistant product nation wide. And I thought a barker was a barker. Anyway I'll due my DD and get back to all on the supplyer. I would assume it would have to be an all beef product in any event. Chow Jim

It makes sense (OK, I passed up on the urge for a corny pun by typing cents.

Both DD and Tim Horton's have added sandwiches and soups to bring in the lunch time business. It is logical hot dogs would be a quick and easy meal to prepare. How good they are, only time will tell. The fact they may not be available from one distributor nationally doesn't sound like a problem. I would think DD would already have their own distribution system and could supply all stores from one source.

DD needs to revamp their stores if they are going to keep expanding their menu.

The Dunkin dognuts stores around here are slower than death (both at thre counter and at the drive-thru's)when they get ever so slightly busy. Adding still more menu items will make the service even slower.

On the subject of FF service, especially at the drive thru windows, our one and only local Wendy's has by far the best, fastest drive thru service; FWIW.

Wally

I'm surprised that Dunkin Donuts hasn't merged in with 7 Eleven yet LOL.A few blocks away from my door is a "new" (they ripped down the traditionl DD) store, going up.It's pretty big but i don't think they'll be serving gasoline.

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Originally posted by berndog

It makes sense (OK, I passed up on the urge for a corny pun by typing cents.

Both DD and Tim Horton's have added sandwiches and soups to bring in the lunch time business. It is logical hot dogs would be a quick and easy meal to prepare. How good they are, only time will tell. The fact they may not be available from one distributor nationally doesn't sound like a problem. I would think DD would already have their own distribution system and could supply all stores from one source.

Tim Horton's has been big on soups and sandwiches here since they first opened back in 1997.

I can remember when each DD made their own, fresh every hour
the trick was to figure when the ones would come out or wait @ the counter
I don't believe any DD in upstate NY would do justice to dogs
most have a hard time working with the few items they have now

Did they say whether it will be a national thing? I live in the heart of DD land here in MA with two DD's on every corner....you would think that they would test market it here and maybe they will.

DD seems to have a mixed record with non-bakery food items. Many years ago when thay had counter seating, I remember them serving soups and some luch-type croissant sandwiches - tuna, roast beef, even broccoli and cheese on a croissant. All of that has been gone for at least 15 years.

Recently they began selling pressed panini sandwiches, but only in Rhode Island (Bleeeechh by the way - awful!!). They seem to do okay with the basic egg cheese and bacon sandwiches but they are precooked and microwaved, so hard to get too excited about.

Like others have said, very hard to imagine the average DD crew trying to serve up anything more complicated than their basic line up of coffee drinks and stale week-old donuts and pastries.

Here it was DD and To Go's in the same building but now DD has eliminated To Go's so i don't know what's going on up the street here.Patel,Patel,and Patel over at 7 Eleven are selling the same sandwiches at their store,but you have to use their micro oven.

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Originally posted by Jimeats

Corprate America has done it again. Dunkin Donuts is going in the Hot Dog business. They can't be happy with the corner of the market they already have got to expand into other areas. You would think they might be a little more interested into improving their core business, restore the original product to what it was back in the 60s a good fresh hand cut doughnut cooked on site with good coffee. The only plus for DD is a least they are an American owned company again. They even get my coffee order wrong on occasion and I drink it black. Time will tell on how they screw up a hot dog. Chow Jim

Are they selling the Hot dogs in the Parking Lot? HA Ha...just joking

There only a couple of Dunkin Donuts around here and they are in old Gas Stations, about 5 years ago, they sarted handling Baskin Robbins also. I really don't know where they put the Hot Dogs!

The only thing DD has ever done really well IMO is coffee. Now they are making the coffee in large Bunn machines rather than individual pots. There business is still boomimg but, people are buzzing that the coffee is no where near what it used to be.
If DD serves hot dogs, open up a stand next door. You'll do very well.

Dunkin Donuts was feature on a local program called www.phantomgourmet.com they mentioned that DD has a prtotype store in Pawtukett R.I. and also hired an EX-chef to develope and launch these new items. They showed a pitcure of the dogs not in a traditional bun but something more like the looks of a corn dog, wrapped in a what looked like a pastry caseing. First thing that came to mind was where do you put the condiments? As I said before they should consentrate on their core business before moving into other areas. Just my humble opinion. Chow Jim

Sorry ment to add to click on Brouse shows on the home page of the web site. Jim

Hey, guys...I'll not be snobbish...If it's good, I'll eat it...no matter the source (within reason of course). I can't imagine it could be any worse than some of the things I've eaten when I was in the Navy.

I cant see hot dogs being sold in a place wreaking the smell of fresh donuts... Seems they should make pies before they'd serve hot dogs..

Even though every sinew in my hot dog loving soul wants to yell sacrilege, common sense tells me that they'll probably do a nicer job of it than 7-11 does.

There just ought to be a rule about how long a hot dog should stay on a roller grill before it has to be chucked. Additionally, those random, out in the open, seemingly never attended condiments...sheesh.
The Bear

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Originally posted by UncleVic

I cant see hot dogs being sold in a place wreaking the smell of fresh donuts... Seems they should make pies before they'd serve hot dogs..

Well that is not a worry since "fresh" and donuts are two words that don't go together at Dunkin Donuts anymore. You would not get a "fresh donut" aroma if you held an opne box of them in front of your face.

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Originally posted by ScreenBear

Even though every sinew in my hot dog loving soul wants to yell sacrilege, common sense tells me that they'll probably do a nicer job of it than 7-11 does.

Don't count on it....I think that 7-11's donuts are better than DD's, although that is not saying much....

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Originally posted by UncleVic

I cant see hot dogs being sold in a place wreaking the smell of fresh donuts... Seems they should make pies before they'd serve hot dogs..

I think You are right!!

But unfortunately, Donut Donuts is owned by a big business, big business looks at the labor, equipment and what it would have to inventory to make a product. It takes alot more of all three to make a pie than a hot dog.

I wish big business would think like You and Me!!!

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Originally posted by ScreenBear

Even though every sinew in my hot dog loving soul wants to yell sacrilege, common sense tells me that they'll probably do a nicer job of it than 7-11 does.

In the East we have a happier shinier version of 7-11 called Sheetz. They do a pretty good job with their dogs. They have an all beef "super dog" that is delicious.

Sorry ScreenBear, I never asked what brand they are.

Kenny,
If I'm not mistaken the Sheetz Hot Dogs that are often 2 for $.99 in Pittsburgh are Kunzler, beef and pork. However, the larger, 1/4 lb dog is a Kunzler all beef.

Kunzler is more popular in New Jersey for its chicken frank.
The Bear

It has always puzzled me as to why anyone would even think of ordering anything at DD except a donut and a coffee. I mean, i wouldn't go to our local Texas Hot Wiener joint and order a donut and coffee,,,

cheers, John

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Originally posted by seafarer john

It has always puzzled me as to why anyone would even think of ordering anything at DD except a donut and a coffee. I mean, i wouldn't go to our local Texas Hot Wiener joint and order a donut and coffee,,,

cheers, John

You are so right!!!

As I mentioned earlier our area Dunkin Donuts also sell Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream, I love Baskin Robins Ice Cream, but for some reason I don't go there and get Baskin Robins-Ice Cream.

I went to a Target center in suburban DC/Virginia that had a

Dunkin'Donuts/Baskin-Robbins/Togo'sSandwich Shop

All in the same store....Is this common ?

Originally posted by stevencarry

I went to a Target center in suburban DC/Virginia that had a

Dunkin'Donuts/Baskin-Robbins/Togo'sSandwich Shop

All in the same store....Is this common ?

Quite common. Initial rollout was 5-6 years ago in an effort for each to target a different meal segment.

Gosh with all this co-branding maybe the Pup N Taco chain can come back.

I feel like a hot dog and a taco right about now.

Here's a prediction. Hot Dog in DD dough deep fried like a doughnut! Taste could go either way, just leave off the sugar