Dunkin' Closing 450 Stores, Including NC Gas Station Locations

NORTH CAROLINA — Dunkin' and Speedway are parting ways. By the end of the year, Dunkin' will close all its locations inside Speedway gas stations, including North Carolina Speedway locations, to focus on its standalone cafes, the company said this week.

The company told the "Today" show that the gas station stores are typically much smaller and have a more limited menu than standalone stores.

"By exiting these sites, we are confident we will be better positioned to serve these trade areas with Dunkin's newest Next Generation restaurant design that offers a broader menu and modern experience," Kate Jaspon, Dunkin's chief financial officer, told "Today."

Neither Dunkin' nor Speedway could provide Patch with a list of all current Speedway locations this week, but said very few of the existing gas station locations have closed.

All Speedway locations are set to close by the end of the year.

Despite the move to refocus on standalone stores, Dunkin' has not indicated it will close any locations inside Walmart stores.

Original article by Shannon Antinori, Patch Staff