NEWARK, NJ — A new Dunkin' location will be opening in Newark this week, with a grand opening event planned for Thursday, Sept. 10.
The new, 1,100 square-foot store at 160 University Avenue in downtown Newark will feature a selection of donuts, coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee. It employs five crew members, and will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
A giveaway promotion will kick off the occasion, which will also include a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Here's what to know if you plan to go, a company news release said:
"To celebrate the grand opening, the first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members 18 years or older in line at the Newark Dunkin' beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 will receive 30 days of free Dunkin' Refreshers. Qualifying guests must be a Dunkin' Rewards member or sign up on the day of the event to receive a free medium Dunkin' Refresher for 30 days on the Dunkin' App."
To commemorate the occasion, Dunkin' franchisee Paul Narula of Narula Network will make a $1,000 donation to the Pierre Toussaint Food Pantry of St. Mary's Church, which has been serving those in need in Newark for nearly a quarter century.
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