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Dunkin' Donuts Selling 'Nick Fradiani' Donut for a Good Cause

The "Nick Fradiani" donut, is available at Dunkin' Donut locations in Guilford, Clinton, Killingworth, West Haven, Milford, and Orange.

American Idol hopeful Nick Fradiani is on his way to the top and a local Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee has partnered with him to sell custom donuts for charity.

The “Nick Fradiani” donut, available at participating Dunkin’ Donut locations in Guilford, Clinton, Killingworth, West Haven, Milford, and Orange, features Bavarian cream and vanilla icing. Of course the donut touts its support for Nick, a top-four American Idol contestant.

Half of all proceeds of these donuts will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – Fradiani’s favorite charity ($.49 per donut).

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See related story: Video: Thousands Come Out to Support American Idol Finalist Nick Fradiani Jr.

Nick Fradiani’s father, also named Nick, is a regular customer at the Guilford Dunkin’ Donuts and has been fueling up on DD coffee before flying all over to hear his son perform on American Idol. Franchisees from D’Andrea Group formed the partnership with the older Fradiani and is excited to contribute to such a worthy cause.

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Fradiani, a Guilford native, will be celebrating his victory to the top four this Friday with a homecoming event according to American Idol and town sources.

To pre-order donuts e-mail: dandreadunkin@gmail.com

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