Dunkin Donuts

People were interviewed and hired months ago, from what i understand. they are anxious to start as well. give the poor donut guy a break. he "gotta make the donuts" : )

 

As I was reading your post and got to the "give the poor donut guy.." I instantly thought of the DONUT GUY. I was thinking of when he meets himself at the door and say "you ALREADY made the donuts."

Too funny!!! All we need now is the "Where's the beef" lady, Bradleys and Woolworth to come back.

 

Reelays in opening

A quick post to try and set the record straight. We are very excited and axious about becoming everyone;s new neighbor. People;s criticism about the unbelievable delay in opening this location is completely warranted and understood. No one is more disappointed than me. However I would like to explain that if I was in control of the project the store would have been open 3 years ago. Unfortunately I had no control..........the landlord was in complete control of the building and site work..........it was delay, after delay, after delay.........I have lost credibility with my bank, with Dunkin Brands Corporate, with my employees, and with potential future customers, not to mention...........in addition to the loss of much capital due to very expensive carrying costs and overhead costs to keep the location. Even when the landlord finally finished the building last December and said he would turn it over to us in 2 weeks our contractor had 95% of the interior work done in 6 weeks.........we have been waiting since mid-February with a trained 7 person crew, basically twiddling their thumbs to open.......the problem......the landlord continues to fail final inspections by the County due to his poor choices of General Contractors......of which he has had no less than 5 from since we got involved...........total ineptness..........so now you have heard our side of the story............Having said that I do look forward to becoming a good neighbor and creating an experience that our customers will enjoy.......Thanks Jimmy

 

Thanks for setting this issue straight.

Can't wait to be one of your customers!

 

They say good things come to those who wait! We are all glad you were able to "stick it out" and look forward to being customers soon!

 

I'm glad you explained the situation. I'm sure you'll get more business as a result. I will definitely be giving your store a try...I haven't been able to go to Dunkin' since I moved from Arlington in 2007...looking forward to it.

 

Jimmy - thank you for the explaination and I can only imagine how frustrating this has been for you and your staff.

 

Talk about frustration... your store will be opening soon (?) and I find out I am a type 2 diabetic a month ago.

I USE to love me some DDs!

 

WOW so the issue is now failing inspections? That has to be so frustrating for you mij3000! I can't wait to drive by with my kiddos and get some coffee (for me!) and Munchkins for them. CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT CAN'T WAIT !!!!

 

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bring on the Donuts and Coffee!

 

When is DD opening?

 

Ha, ha, ha!! I love that.

 

soon!

 

Happy to say the Landlord finally passed all the inspections today..........We are sending down our opening crew from Boston this coming Tuesday......5/26/09.........It will take several days to do the final cleaning and 2 to 3 days to have our inventories delivered......we will work very hard to try and get the store open for next weekend........We are all very excited to finally be able to be part of the Broadland Community........it has been a long haul.........I hope you all enjoy are fresh brewed coffees and pastries and look forward to meeting all of you personally........Thanks Jimmy

 

OMG [hyperventilating] this is awesome! Congrats Jimmy. Funny, we are getting our 'fix' this weekend while visiting family in NY and staying at a hotel right next to a DD. Multiple visits per day for sure.... can't wait to have my own neighborhood DD though WOO HOOO!!!!

 

hmmm, boston creme donuts!!!

 

Yea!! Our family cannot wait, two of us love ice cream, and the other two love doghnuts!!!!

 

We are so excited!!! Congratulations on getting the green light!