Dunkin Pilots 48-Ounce Iced Drink Buckets in NH, MA

Dunkin has launched a pilot program for 48-ounce bucket-sized iced beverages at select locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where the oversized drinks have quickly sold out amid strong customer interest.

The chain confirmed the test on Tuesday, with fewer than 10 stores participating. Specific sites include locations in Durham and Lee, New Hampshire, and Amherst and Foxboro, Massachusetts. Customers can fill the plastic buckets, equipped with handles, lids, and extra-long straws, with options such as iced coffee, iced lattes, Refreshers, and seasonal flavors including Blueberry Cobbler Iced Latte, Caramel Coco Iced Coffee, and Strawberry Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher. The buckets are prefilled rather than made to order, limiting customizations like milk or flavor additions.

Prices range from $7 to $12, depending on the beverage and location, with iced coffee versions starting around $8.89 and Refreshers at about $9.49, according to store employees and social media reports. This marks a significant increase from Dunkin's standard largest size of 32 ounces available nationwide. Employees at several test sites, including Amherst and Durham, reported selling out of initial...