Dunkin’ Removes Surcharge on Vegan Milk Alternatives at US Locations

Dunkin', the second-largest coffee chain in the US, has removed surcharges on plant-based milk at its 9,500+ locations, following similar moves by other major coffee chains. The decision aims to make non-dairy alternatives more accessible and equitable, particularly for those who are lactose intolerant.

Advocacy group Mercy For Animals played a key role in the change, campaigning against surcharges for plant-based milk and highlighting the environmental benefits of such options. Legal pressure and consumer demand also influenced the decision, with other advocacy groups urging more coffee chains to follow Dunkin's lead in offering non-dairy options at no extra cost for customers and the planet's sake.