DUNKIN' DONUTS

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The holidays are almost here and many people are still hustling to finish all their gift shopping. But while you’re out buying gifts for someone else, one coffee shop is delivering a special gift just for you.

FILE - This Jan. 22, 2018, file photo shows a Dunkin' Donuts logo on a shop in Mount Lebanon, Pa. The Massachusetts-based coffee and donuts empire is teaming with Post Consumer Brands to release two new breakfast cereals based on two of its most popular coffee drinks: Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)Calling all Dunkin’ Donuts Perks rewards members — you can get a free medium coffee with any purchase, every Monday in February. According to the company’s announcement, customers can start each week with their go-to Dunkin’ brew, such as Original Blend or Dunkin’ Decaf, and even discover new classics like Dunkin’ Midnight. Joanna Bonder, director of loyalty marketing and strategy at Dunkin’, said the company looks forward to giving rewards members an extra pep in their step this February.

SAN ANTONIO Dunkin is answering the call for fall with an early return of the signature pumpkin spice latte. Officials with the doughnut chain sent a press release Wednesday saying the fall favorite will be available at stores nationwide earlier than ever before starting Aug. 19. This is one of the most anticipated times of the year for Dunkin guests, and were excited to make pumpkin favorites available at Dunkin restaurants earlier than ever, said vice president of marketing strategy Jill Nelson. No one does fall flavor better than Dunkin', Nelson said. Dunkins Pumpkin K-Cup pods will also be available for purchase at participating stores, including Dunkin locations and grocery retailers nationwide.

SAN ANTONIO – Here’s something to be excited about in August - free coffee and doughnuts. Members of the Dunkin’ Donuts rewards program can start their week with free caffeine and end it on a sweet note with a free doughnut. For a limited time, Dunkin’ Donuts is offering members a free medium hot or iced coffee with the purchase of a food item on Aug. 3, 10 and 17. Free doughnut Fridays will include a free classic donut on Aug. 7, 14 and 21 with the purchase of any beverage. To participate in the free coffee and free doughnut rewards, Dunkin’ Donuts perks members can pay with an enrolled DD Card, scan their loyalty ID at checkout or order ahead with the Dunkin’ App, according to a press release from Dunkin’ Donuts officials.