BARK and Dunkin’ Launch First-Ever Dog Drive-Thru Experience and New Toy Collection
BARK (NYSE: BARK), a leading global omnichannel dog brand dedicated to making all dogs happy, is bringing back one of its most popular partnerships with Dunkin’, the iconic coffee and doughnut brand, and the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Now entering its seventh year, the collaboration continues to combine playful products for dogs with a charitable mission focused on helping children facing illness and hunger.
Since the partnership began, BARK and Dunkin’ have sold more than 1 million dog toys and helped raise more than $15 million for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. Building on that success, the brands are introducing the 2026 Dunkin’ x BARK Collection while also creating a new experience that puts dogs at the center of the action: Dunkin’s first official dog drive-thru.
The special experience, called “Dunkin’ for Dogs,” will take place on National Dog Day, Wednesday, August 26, at a Dunkin’ restaurant in Quincy, Massachusetts. The one-day event is designed to celebrate the millions of dogs that routinely accompany their owners on coffee and doughnut runs.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, one drive-thru lane at the Quincy location will continue serving regular customers, while a second lane will be dedicated exclusively to dogs. Participating dogs will be able to enjoy special treats, receive limited-edition BARK x Dunkin’ bandanas and have the opportunity to receive plush toys from the new collection with a donation to the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The event will be held at Dunkin’, 588 Washington St., Quincy, Massachusetts 02169.
The celebration is also expanding beyond Massachusetts. On National Dog Day, select Dunkin’ restaurants around the country will distribute limited-edition BARK x Dunkin’ bandanas and offer new BARK x Dunkin’ plush toys, while supplies last. Participating locations include a Dunkin’ restaurant at 1703 Third Ave. in New York City, as well as locations in Fullerton, California; Naperville, Darien and Montgomery, Illinois.
The 2026 Dunkin’ x BARK Collection takes inspiration from some of Dunkin’s best-known menu favorites. Developed by BARK’s in-house design team from a dog-focused perspective, the toys transform familiar food and beverage items into interactive playthings featuring squeakers, crinkle materials, ropes and other engaging textures.
One of the highlights is the Dunkin’ Wake-Up Wrap Dog Toy, a multi-part, two-in-one toy created to provide dogs with several ways to play. The toy features two squeakers, whip-and-flip bacon, a combination of different materials and BARK’s signature crazy crinkle. It can also be used for hiding treats, adding an interactive element to playtime. The toy is available with a $14 donation to the Joy in Childhood Foundation.
The collection also includes the Dunkin’ Strawberry Dragonfruit Refresher & Donuts Dog Toy, a colorful fruity-inspired duo designed to deliver plenty of sensory stimulation. The toy includes two squeakers, including one traditional squeaker and another shaped as a half-doughnut, along with a tuggable T-shirt rope and crazy crinkle material. It is available with a $16 donation.
For fans looking for an especially oversized option, the Dunkin’ Iced Signature Latte & Chocolate Frosted Sprinkles Donut Dog Toy combines two recognizable Dunkin’ favorites into one large plush toy. The design includes a hidden surprise, a half-doughnut squeaker and crazy crinkle features. The toy is available exclusively online for a $20 donation, while supplies last.
The collection will be available through participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide and online through BARK’s Dunkin’ collection. Each qualifying donation gives dog lovers an opportunity to take home one of the limited-edition toys, creating a connection between pet playtime and charitable giving.
At the heart of the partnership is the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports programs intended to bring moments of happiness to children dealing with illness and hunger. One of the foundation’s notable initiatives is Dogs for Joy, a program that helps place highly trained facility dogs in children’s hospitals throughout the United States.
These specially trained dogs play an important role in supporting young patients and healthcare teams. Facility dogs can help children learn how to take medications, provide comfort during medical procedures and encourage patients as they move through treatment. Through Dogs for Joy grants, the foundation has supported 54 facility dogs at 37 hospitals nationwide, reaching thousands of young patients.
The continued success of the BARK and Dunkin’ partnership demonstrates how consumer products can serve as a vehicle for charitable giving while creating memorable experiences for pet owners. The collaboration has become an annual tradition for dog lovers, with each year’s collection offering a new way for fans to combine their enthusiasm for Dunkin’ with their love of their pets.
Dave Stangle, Vice President of Brand Marketing at BARK, said the collaboration has evolved into an experience that dog parents anticipate each year. He emphasized that the partnership reflects a familiar part of everyday life: dogs accompanying their owners wherever they go.
This year, that familiar routine is being turned around. Instead of simply riding along while their humans pick up coffee, dogs will become the customers receiving their own special drive-thru experience.
Mollie Collum, Director of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation, said the partnership continues to resonate because it connects pets, communities and charitable giving. According to Collum, every toy purchased through the campaign creates an opportunity to support programs such as Dogs for Joy.
The 2026 collaboration therefore represents more than a new collection of novelty dog toys. It combines brand loyalty, pet culture, experiential marketing and philanthropy in a single campaign. By creating a dedicated dog drive-thru and introducing new toys inspired by familiar Dunkin’ menu items, BARK and Dunkin’ are giving dog owners another reason to celebrate National Dog Day while contributing to programs that help children.
With more than seven years of collaboration behind them, the two brands are continuing a partnership that has already generated millions of dollars in charitable support and put more than one million dog toys into the hands—and paws—of consumers. The 2026 collection and “Dunkin’ for Dogs” experience extend that tradition with a new focus on making dogs the stars of the celebration.
For dog lovers, the message is simple: this year, the Dunkin’ run is for the dogs.
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