What stores typically offer
| Type | Amount | Common at |
|---|---|---|
| Percent off | 10% off the order | Suburban stores in the Northeast and Florida |
| Coffee discount | Small hot coffee for about $1 | Stores with an older regular customer base |
| Free upsize | Medium for the price of a small | Less common |
Around a third of stores have something. It is decided by the owner and can change without notice.
How to ask
Say “do you have a senior discount?” before the cashier totals the order. Most stores apply it with a button on the register. It cannot be combined with app offers or the $6 Meal Deal at most locations.
Better deals for seniors
If your store has no discount, these beat 10 percent anyway:
- Dunkin Rewards: free to join in the app, 10 points per dollar, a free medium drink every 500 points. That is about 7 percent back on every order, plus regular free-item offers.
- $6 Meal Deal: sandwich, hash browns and medium coffee. Roughly 30 percent off separate pricing.
- Box O’ Joe: for a group, about $1.80 per cup instead of $2.29.
- Hot tea: the cheapest drink on the menu at about $1.99, with free milk and flavor shots.
App help
The Dunkin app is the source of most discounts and it does require a smartphone. If that is a barrier, a physical Dunkin Rewards card is available at some stores and can be scanned at the register, though offers must still be activated online.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dunkin have a senior discount?
Not officially. Individual franchise stores can offer one, and many do. It is usually 10 percent off or a discounted small coffee for guests 55 or older.
What age is the Dunkin senior discount?
55 at most stores that offer it, 60 or 65 at some. There is no company rule.
How do I get the senior discount at Dunkin?
Ask at the counter before paying. It is not in the app and cannot be applied after the sale. ID is rarely requested.
Does AARP have a Dunkin discount?
No. AARP does not have a current Dunkin partnership.