Dunkin’ to stop charging for non-dairy milk; joins other chains ending ‘milk tax’
News of the price change comes after the coffee-giant was hit with a $5M lawsuit claiming the upcharge was a form of discrimination.
Dunkin’ to end non-dairy surcharges. So go wild with that oat milk order.
Dunkin's goal with the change, set to go into effect March 5, is to provide customers with more customization options.
Dunkin' to stop charging customers extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
Dunkin' will no longer be charging coffee-drinking customers extra for requesting a non-dairy milk alternative in their cup of joe.Beginning March 5, customers won't have to pay $0.50 or more to add soy, oat, almond or coconut milk to their coffees, a Dunkin' spokesperson confirmed to Fox Business on Thursday."Dairy alternatives will be standard options for Dunkin' beverages at no additional cost to guests," Dunkin' said.STARBUCKS TO SCRAP EXTRA CHARGES FOR THIS DRINK INGREDIENTThe popular coffee and donut company said the decision was "guided by guest feedback" and will be the standard at all Dunkin' locations after March 5."This enhances Dunkin’s ability to offer guests a wide range of beverage customizations to enjoy quality Dunkin’ beverages – their way – at a great value," the company said.READ ON THE FOX BUSINESS APPCLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ACCUSES DUNKIN’ OF DISCRIMINATION FOR CHARGING EXTRA FOR NON-DAIRY MILK ALTERNATIVES The decision comes a little over a year after Dunkin' was sued by a group of plaintiffs claiming it was discriminatory to charge customers who suffer from lactose intolerance and milk allergies extra for non-dairy alternatives.The court sided with Dunkin' and dismissed the lawsuit in May 2024.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ON FOX BUSINESSThe change follows one made by Starbucks last year when the major competitor dropped its extra fee for soy, oat, almond and coconut milk substitutions.Original article source: Dunkin' to stop charging customers extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
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