Dunkin Bucket test hits Massachusetts as dunkin bucket appears in limited stores
Dunkin is testing 48 oz bucket drinks at a small number of locations, and the dunkin bucket has appeared in Massachusetts stores as part of that trial. The oversized containers are being offered for prefilled cold beverages and are not yet available systemwide, making the test a limited rollout worth watching for customers and franchisees.
Dunkin Bucket test locations
The 48 oz buckets are being offered at only a few stores, with Massachusetts among the states where the trial is underway. One specific address in Amherst has been confirmed as carrying the buckets, and social posts point to other Massachusetts towns as well as at least one location across the state line in New Hampshire. The trial is not universal: the bucket drinks are not sold at all locations, and overall availability during the test is limited to fewer than 10 stores across the two states.
Pricing, sizes and options
The new offering uses a 48 oz container with a distinctive lid and straw and is aimed at customers seeking a much larger cold beverage than the chain’s previously largest extra-large size, which was 24 oz. Signs at some participating stores list a refresher option priced at $9. 49 and two coffee options starting at $8. 89. Other coverage of the trial has listed prices in a broader range between $7 and $10. At this stage, the pricing details on storefront signs coexist with separate postings that show slightly different price ranges; those discrepancies are not publicly reconciled.
How the items are presented
The buckets are plastic containers that come prefilled with either iced coffee or a refresher-style drink and include a top and straw for on-the-go consumption. The presentation differs from the chain’s usual cup lineup because the bucket is larger and comes ready to drink rather than assembled at the counter in a traditional cup format. That format follows a recent trend for oversized, shareable or novelty cold beverages that prompted increased consumer interest over the summer.
Why Massachusetts is the test market
Massachusetts has served as a frequent test market for the chain, which has previously trialed seasonal and specialty items in the state. Past product tests in the market have included new coffee flavors and a range of iced and sparkling beverages in earlier seasons. Local interest helped drive lines during a summer trend for oversized bucket-style drinks, which likely influenced the decision to trial a formal bucket product in this region. If the test produces clear customer demand and consistent operational results at participating stores, the test could be expanded; if key metrics do not meet expectations, the bucket may remain a limited experiment.
Key takeaways
- 48 oz bucket drinks are being trialed at fewer than 10 stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
- Signs at some stores list refresher and coffee prices; posted figures include $9. 49 for a refresher and coffee starting at $8. 89, while other reports show a $7–$10 range.
- The containers are prefilled, plastic buckets with unique lids and straws and are larger than the previous 24 oz extra-large size.
Availability remains limited and details such as final pricing and broader rollout plans are unclear at this time. Observers and customers can watch the test market results and any announcements tied to broader expansion before assuming the bucket will become widely available.
