What happened to the planned dunkin donut at Colony?

[Karadad]

Building is now an Aspen Dental. What happened?

[asianthree]

Dunkin was sharing the same building, may have changed their mind considering the retail status

[Nucky]

Your lucky they didn't open. If that store ended up being like the one on 441 which is rudderless. Employees don't wear their masks properly. The place is a PigPen. The order is rarely correct. Just terrible.

I am a Coffee Fiend. DunkinDonuts has been my spot for as long as I can remember. This store broke me of the DD habit. Count yourself lucky that they changed their mind and didn't open.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Hmmm. Drove by yesterday and glanced over toward the building; DD sign is on the front and workers were working on it.

[Debfrommaine]

Hmmm. Drive by yesterday and glanced over toward the building; DD sign is on the front and workers were working on it.

Yes, noticed that as well.

[Mrprez]

Never was a huge DD fan. We had Krispy Kreme where we were from.

[Dana1963]

Your lucky they didn't open. If that store ended up being like the one on 441 which is rudderless. Employees don't wear their masks properly. The place is a PigPen. The order is rarely correct. Just terrible.

I am a Coffee Fiend. DunkinDonuts has been my spot for as long as I can remember. This store broke me of the DD habit. Count yourself lucky that they changed their mind and didn't open.
I agree with you DD in Florida are poorly run 441, 466 and Brownwood, minimal staffing and run out of donuts sometimes by 9am.

[Stu from NYC]

I agree with you DD in Florida are poorly run 441, 466 and Brownwood, minimal staffing and run out of donuts sometimes by 9am.

Also very limited choices of donuts

[Nanlob]

Krispie Kreme would have been wonderful there.

[graciegirl]

Never was a huge DD fan. We had Krispy Kreme where we were from.

I LOVE the ones filled with Bavarian Creme and topped with powdered sugar. Is that DD or KK?

[DeanFL]

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[FredJacobs]

For great donuts, forget about DD and KK. Go to Donut King. Their original store is on US 27 in Mineola, a few miles North of US 50. However, about 8 months ago they opened a store on US 27 about 500 feet North of FL 44 in Leesburg. They are open from 5 AM to 9 PM - the Mineola store is open 24/7/365. Want proof of how good they are? Did you ever see anyone leaving Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme carrying boxes of 6 to 8 dozen donuts?

[Stu from NYC]

I LOVE the ones filled with Bavarian Creme and topped with powdered sugar. Is that DD or KK?

Dunkin

[Jayhawk]

Dunkin was sharing the same building, may have changed their mind considering the retail status

Just drove past. It is still there.

[Freehiker]

Did you ever see anyone leaving Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme carrying boxes of 6 to 8 dozen donuts?

Yes. All the time.

[coffeebean]

Krispie Kreme would have been wonderful there.

Never cared for Krispy Kreme. Way too sweet for me.

[Two Bills]

I LOVE the ones filled with Bavarian Creme and topped with powdered sugar. Is that DD or KK?

Seems more like a CN.

(Colesterol Nightmare!)

[champion6]

Building is now an Aspen Dental. What happened?By the way, the status of this commercial building, and many others in TV, is reported daily in the Construction Update in the Daily Sun.

[JoMar]

All the DD stores are franchises so it depends on who owns them. As with all stores of these types they will cut back on the availability of stuff because there just aren't enough people supporting them. We will see more closings unless we start supporting the local business's.

[Nucky]

I agree with you DD in Florida are poorly run 441, 466 and Brownwood, minimal staffing and run out of donuts sometimes by 9am.

It's like going to a Florist for a Dozen Roses and early in the day Duh We Don't Got None! :1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

All the DD stores are franchises so it depends on who owns them. As with all stores of these types they will cut back on the availability of stuff because there just aren't enough people supporting them. We will see more closings unless we start supporting the local business's.

We support local restaurants when we like what they have to offer and feel safe going there.

[Ladygolfer93]

Your lucky they didn't open. If that store ended up being like the one on 441 which is rudderless. Employees don't wear their masks properly. The place is a PigPen. The order is rarely correct. Just terrible.

I am a Coffee Fiend. DunkinDonuts has been my spot for as long as I can remember. This store broke me of the DD habit. Count yourself lucky that they changed their mind and didn't open.

Had an interesting experience there about a year ago. Stated coughing and then got serious, won't go into details. Managed to get to counter asked for a cup of water.... meanwhile, things got more serious. Several people stepped up to help, told clerk (an older lady) to get water ASAP... clerk said, that is $.25 first please. My purse was in the booth, two men dug into their pockets and only had bills, literally threw her $1 bill and said FAST, quick, this lady is really in distress. She picked up the bill, waited for the other clerk to ring up an order..... meanwhile a younger man ran out the door and came in with a bottle of water from his car. By this time I was not able to stand, another patron ran to counter and said "quick, hand me a paper cup", she asked for the $ .25, he quickly put it in her hand and she slowly walked to the other end to get him the cup. Didn't go back for 6-7 months. The staff is not very customer friendly, but I finally went back. Got a coffee and a muffin. No coughing problem this time, but as I was drinking my coffee I was watching the ceiling across the room above where they hand people the drinks. There were two HUGE roaches just walking across the ceiling. I know it is silly, most restaurants do have roaches, but when you see them walking across the ceiling in the bright day light... well, I tossed the muffin in the garbage and left. Never said a word to them, the roaches were right over the HEADS of the two women working there, of course they had to know they were there ! Haven't been back, never will go back. I have been in the one in Brownwood, nothing visibly dirty, but you never really know what goes on in a kitchen. Had two sons who worked in restaurant kitchens in high school and college. You definitely do not want to know the details of restaurant kitchens, and the county inspections where they worked were more frequent and far more stringent than Florida's and you still would not want to know the details :ohdear:

[Rwirish]

Florida’s healthiest home town, pass on the donuts.

[ljoro]

It’s there! It’s doesn’t look like it’s going to be very big. The Dental office is on the other side of the building.

Donut King is where we go!!

[WesMan]

Building is now an Aspen Dental. What happened?
Go to WaWa..... great coffee and always clean!!

[diamond2005]

Dunkin is going to open in Colony just as planned.

[Singerlady]

Building is now an Aspen Dental. What happened?

It’s still there, just taking awhile. See updates in newspaper.

[dnobles]

Sometimes at Donut king you can taste the grease.. They don’t change it enough. I love their sweet buns

[csricksdds1]

That will be a downer for Aspen...great combination...tooth decay at Dunkin, fillings next door at Aspen!

[michellevanhaste]

Agreed......they have dropped the ball on cleaning, services and professional behavior. Maybe if the owners
Paid them a salary worth working for things would change!!!!! Come on owners, think....

[sborlove]

Patience.....they are sharing the building and Aspen Dental is just quicker with their build out and signage.

[Girlcopper]

Your lucky they didn't open. If that store ended up being like the one on 441 which is rudderless. Employees don't wear their masks properly. The place is a PigPen. The order is rarely correct. Just terrible.

I am a Coffee Fiend. DunkinDonuts has been my spot for as long as I can remember. This store broke me of the DD habit. Count yourself lucky that they changed their mind and didn't open.
Just because one store isnt up to standards shouldnt reflect on all DD. Would you stop shopping at all Publix because one store wasnt as clean as others? NO. You would avoid that ONE store

[Chitown]

Just because one store isnt up to standards shouldnt reflect on all DD. Would you stop shopping at all Publix because one store wasnt as clean as others? NO. You would avoid that ONE store
I couldn’t have said it better!!

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

In Boston if someone stops to ask directions we say turn right at next DD then left at next DD then left at next DD , well you get the picture we have a lot of DD

[allsport]

Just go to Starbucks, the coffee is better, the services and cleanliness is outstanding and the food is healthier. And yes, I will pay a little more for those things.

[RuthA]

So right. If you ever go into a Dunkin Donut after 9:00 pm, don't expect to find any donuts or any coffee. Really? That has happened to me on at least 3 occasions all in different locations. Maybe we can get a Krispy Kreme in TV.

[Sherrilee]

It’s still being approved!!

[BlackhawksFan]

Your lucky they didn't open. If that store ended up being like the one on 441 which is rudderless. Employees don't wear their masks properly. The place is a PigPen. The order is rarely correct. Just terrible.

I am a Coffee Fiend. DunkinDonuts has been my spot for as long as I can remember. This store broke me of the DD habit. Count yourself lucky that they changed their mind and didn't open.

Me as well. I've even going to Wawa. This DD franchisee does not care and it shows. Ever since that sweet manager died about 5 years ago the place has gone downhill.

[RuthA]

Can't figure out why they can build a whole block of houses in one week and it has taken 7-8 months to build a Dunkin Donuts!

[coffeebean]

That will be a downer for Aspen...great combination...tooth decay at Dunkin, fillings next door at Aspen!

I do find this combo quite comical. Not happy there is a Dunkin' so close to my Publix. It's going to be a battle for me to stay clear of that place.

[Tsmart]

Donut king is so much better than DD. It's not even close. Great variety all day long.

[coffeebean]

Donut king is so much better than DD. It's not even close. Great variety all day long.

Donut King may be great but not nearly as convenient to DD for many people who frequent Colony Plaza.

[rmd2]

For great donuts, forget about DD and KK. Go to Donut King. Their original store is on US 27 in Mineola, a few miles North of US 50. However, about 8 months ago they opened a store on US 27 about 500 feet North of FL 44 in Leesburg. They are open from 5 AM to 9 PM - the Mineola store is open 24/7/365. Want proof of how good they are? Did you ever see anyone leaving Dunkin Donuts or Krispy Kreme carrying boxes of 6 to 8 dozen donuts?

I went to both of the Donut King locations a months ago - the selection and taste of the donuts was wonderful!

[rmd2]

All the DD stores are franchises so it depends on who owns them. As with all stores of these types they will cut back on the availability of stuff because there just aren't enough people supporting them. We will see more closings unless we start supporting the local business's.

The one at 441 is just filthy. The last straw was when I got a bag of donut holes and the bag was full of 1/4" thin black bugs. Haven't been to any DD since then.

[rmd2]

Me as well. I've even going to Wawa. This DD franchisee does not care and it shows. Ever since that sweet manager died about 5 years ago the place has gone downhill.

It's interesting that you mentioned the change of managers in DD because I remember when it was a clean place when I first moved here. I didn't realize they had manager change. That explains a lot.
I really like WAWA. It is VERY clean and the food is always fresh.

[aquabeez]

Try the Standard coffee shop in the new Brownwood Medical center . excellent coffee and service!

[Stu from NYC]

It's interesting that you mentioned the change of managers in DD because I remember when it was a clean place when I first moved here. I didn't realize they had manager change. That explains a lot.
I really like WAWA. It is VERY clean and the food is always fresh.

And the coffee is better. Wish they would let us use our travel cups but we must make sacrifices now.

[Ralpha]

I have complained to corporate about the Brownwood store. I’m surprised it has remained open. They are always out of product, the service is poor, lacks any resemblance of professionalism, and it is dirty.
When I complained, they said they would look into it. I went back later and found they had done nothing to improve it. They need to visit Starbucks in Sumter Landing to see how to run a professional business.

[Dana1963]

All the DD stores are franchises so it depends on who owns them. As with all stores of these types they will cut back on the availability of stuff because there just aren't enough people supporting them. We will see more closings unless we start supporting the local business's.
Even B4 Covid quite frequently ran out of product sometimes by 10am at Brownwood location.

[dewilson58]

I have complained to corporate about the Brownwood store. I’m surprised it has remained open. They are always out of product, the service is poor, lacks any resemblance of professionalism, and it is dirty.



Great inventory management.............no waste.

[EdFNJ]

Try DIPPITY DO DONUTS. A small no so great looking place place (but clean inside) on 441 in Leesburg on the side heading back to T.V. They do have a drive up window. If you go in the morning (they close at 2PM I believe) it's standing room only. The freshest warmest best I have ever had. It's a bit of a ride but if you want GOOD donuts give it a try. Coffee is nothing special but this place is for DONUTS! I discovered them on the way back from getting my car serviced because the dealer provided their donuts in the waiting room. Haven't been there since February so who knows, they may be OOB. Call first! They make DD donuts taste like (DD) eating paper towels with icing.

[EdFNJ]

Just because one store isnt up to standards shouldnt reflect on all DD. Would you stop shopping at all Publix because one store wasnt as clean as others? NO. You would avoid that ONE store All three DD's around here are horrible. Never mind the donuts, but the people who work there are all kids who don't give a hoot about the customers and once school starts you are lucky to have 2 people working in the store with the driveup line down the block. I understand they are all owned by the same people (that's what one of the workers told me). Not sure about the new one at Colony but I wouldn't doubt it. Their hot coffee is good but the donuts, YUCH and their iced coffee is like drinking coffee flavor water. Years ago each store would bake their own but now it seems they are trucked in from a common bakery somewhere.

[Stu from NYC]

All three DD's around here are horrible. Never mind the donuts, but the people who work there are all kids who don't give a hoot about the customers and once school starts you are lucky to have 2 people working in the store with the driveup line down the block. I understand they are all owned by the same people (that's what one of the workers told me). Not sure about the new one at Colony but I wouldn't doubt it. Their hot coffee is good but the donuts, YUCH and their iced coffee is like drinking coffee flavor water. Years ago each store would bake their own but now it seems they are trucked in from a common bakery somewhere.

One would think that corporate would send people to each store periodically to make sure it is operating according to company guide lines. Foolishly apparently they do not.

[Stu from NYC]

Just because one store isnt up to standards shouldnt reflect on all DD. Would you stop shopping at all Publix because one store wasnt as clean as others? NO. You would avoid that ONE store

The problem is in the last 6 months we have been to DD in a number of cities. Typically the donut selection is poor cannot even get a jelly donut in most stores.

As a result we go elsewhere

[mjkspear]

Dunkin's name is now on the building.

[davem4616]

bad help is easy to find

combine bad help with poor management and bingo you've got a situation like what is going on at the Dunkin Donut shop

an unintended consequence of the constant growth in TV is that the growing work force needs of businesses and professional practices is exceeding the supply of quality local workers

years ago I saw a sign on the front door of an ice cream shop in Key West
"Help Wanted, must show up!"

[patfla06]

I have a DD story from when we lived in N.J.

My Son was with me and I asked for coffee.
They had to refill the coffee machine and my Son leans over to me and said “ Mom the guy just opened the coffee bag with his teeth.” I look up and he’s running his bare hands through the beans.

We took one look at each other and just left. :ohdear:

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I'm no fan of Dunkin Donuts by the way, even though I am from Boston. I never liked their coffee or donuts.

But I'm not surprised that the opening of a restaurant during this Covid pandemic is delayed. Restaurants are closing left and right. Why would anyone decide to open one now?

[Stu from NYC]

I have a DD story from when we lived in N.J.

My Son was with me and I asked for coffee.
They had to refill the coffee machine and my Son leans over to me and said “ Mom the guy just opened the coffee bag with his teeth.” I look up and he’s running his bare hands through the beans.

We took one look at each other and just left. :ohdear:

Just shaking my head over that one

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I hate to criticize stores but I agree that the stores here are not up to most DD I frequent in other places.I do take into consideration that many of the store I use away from here like Boston have a lot of walk-in traffic something that’s not done here . I believe also that they don’t hire enough people if they get a quick rush of people they fall behind , but I don’t know how they solve that problem when the only rush they have is early in day . I haven’t had a donut in 30 years or so but once in a while I would like a muffin in the past year of infrequent visits in afternoon they hsv never had one . I love the new Starbucks on 466’, I just get black coffee , but it’s a nice place to sit and people watch , I think the DD at colony will be busier all day and stocked better

[sallybowron]

Add a chocolate covering and they are
perfect Gracie.

[yabbadu]

Building is now an Aspen Dental. What happened?

Doesn't anyone read the paper....There is an update daily about the inspections being conducted on the New DD. It is two businesses under one roof.



It will open when done and you will see announcement in paper.

Come on folks..quit listening to rumors

This is as bad as the Costco rumors!!!!!!

:bigbow:

[patfla06]

Just went by Colony and the Dunkin Donuts sign is up and they have a now hiring sign on the door.

[ficoguy]

Its 2 businesses in 1
DD is still coming
Cockroaches and all

[Chi-Town]

OK. Now we know what happened (or is happening) to DD. That didn't take long. ������

[EdFNJ]

OK. Now we know what happened (or is happening) to DD. That didn't take long. ������ Only 65+ posts! ;) Time to close this one up and get back to Costco and Doggy Do and masks (NO please NO more mask threads!). :D

[pauld315]

I agree with you DD in Florida are poorly run 441, 466 and Brownwood, minimal staffing and run out of donuts sometimes by 9am.

Probably the same franchise owner, not indicative of all of Florida