Doughnut lovers beware! There was recently a doughnut shortage at several Dunkin’ locations in Nebraska, according to reports.
Store locations in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island did not have doughnuts on their shelves on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10, according to the Associated Press.
While speaking to the Omaha World-Harold, Bryce Bares, who owns several Dunkin’ franchises in the state, said that some of his locations had received products that were not up to standard, resulting in no doughnuts for sale at those spots. He also told the outlet that supply partners had since corrected the issue and his locations would be selling doughnuts again shortly.
Jack D’Amato, a spokesperson for Inspire Brands — the company that acquired Dunkin’ in 2020 and owns several popular restaurant chains across the country — told the AP that the issue stemmed from a single supplier. He noted that several other states have also been affected.
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While D’Amato did not identify which states were also experiencing a temporary doughnut shortage, he did share that about 4% of Dunkin’ locations have been impacted.
PEOPLE reached out to Inspired Brands for further comment but did not receive an immediate response.
According to the AP, local Dunkin’ fans in Omaha were not thrilled about the lack of their usual morning confections.
“What? No doughnuts! That’s tragic!” said one local woman while stopping into a Dunkin’ location in west Omaha after an overnight shift as a phlebotomist on Jan. 10, per the outlet. “Hopefully, they have them soon,” she added.
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Dunkin’ — formerly Dunkin’ Donuts — was established in 1950 and is the largest coffee and doughnuts brand in the U.S., according to the company’s website. The brand currently has more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets.
The popular franchise has also become a fan-favorite for its festive year-round holiday offerings, including seasonal beverages in fall and winter, heart-shaped doughnuts on Valentine’s Day, and even green drinks and pastries on St. Patrick’s Day.
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