Dunkin’ is opening its first official drive-thru made specifically for dogs, complete with treats, exclusive merchandise and toys inspired by some of the chain’s most recognizable menu items.
The one-day “Dunkin’ for Dogs” experience will take place on August 26 for National Dog Day as part of Dunkin’s latest collaboration with dog brand BARK and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The event will be held at the Dunkin’ at 588 Washington Street in Quincy, Massachusetts, from 10 AM to 1 PM ET. One of the location’s drive-thru lanes will continue serving regular customers, while the second will be dedicated entirely to dogs.
Dunkin’ reveals first official dog drive-thru
Dogs visiting the special drive-thru will be given treats and limited-edition BARK x Dunkin’ bandanas, with guests also able to receive plush toys from the company’s new collection by making a donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The celebration won’t be limited to Massachusetts. Select Dunkin’ restaurants in New York, California, and Illinois will also offer limited-edition bandanas and toys on National Dog Day while supplies last.
The 2026 Dunkin’ x BARK Collection features three designs based on Dunkin’ food and drinks, including a Wake-Up Wrap toy available with a $14 donation and a Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher and Donuts set available with a $16 donation.
DunkinAn oversized Iced Signature Latte and Chocolate Frosted Sprinkles Donut toy will also be available exclusively online with a $20 donation while supplies last.
Donations benefit the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, including its Dogs for Joy program, which places trained facility dogs in children’s hospitals. According to the foundation, grants have so far supported 54 facility dogs at 37 hospitals across the US.
“Seven years and a million toys later, this tradition has become something dog parents look forward to,” BARK Vice President of Brand Marketing Dave Stangle said.
“And it all comes back to the rituals we have with our dogs: that dogs go where their people go. The drive-thru makes that official. This year, dogs aren’t just tagging along; they’re the ones being served.”
The Dunkin’ and BARK partnership is now entering its seventh year. The companies say the collaboration has sold more than one million dog toys and raised over $15 million for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation since it began.
Dunkin’ is already among several major chains offering dog-friendly treats, with its “Cup for Pup” giving four-legged customers a small cup of whipped cream. The chain has also previously teamed up with BARK on Dunkin’-themed dog toys, making the new drive-thru the latest expansion of its offerings for pets.
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