Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is celebrating the grand opening of its first “green” store today. The St. Petersburg, Florida restaurant is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified and includes other “green” initiatives such as innovative recycling programs like worm casting and food donations to the local food bank. Dunkin’ Donuts President & Chief Brand Officer Will Kussell will join St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker, the United States Green Business Council (USGBC), and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the store opening by planting a tree on-site, located at the corner of 4th Street North and 76th Avenue North.
“At Dunkin’ Donuts we are committed to growing our business in a way that is both achievable and sustainable for our company, our franchisees, the communities we proudly serve, and the environment, said Kussell. “With the opening of our first LEED certified store in St. Petersburg we look forward not only to playing an important role in the daily lives of the people who live and work here, but also applying what we learn in this store to Dunkin’ Donuts overall, as we continue to evolve the brand.” More.
