Dunkin’ Donuts returns to Denver

Being a Colorado native, you really get a great view of the cyclical nature of life. Brands were here when you’re growing up, they leave, and then sometimes they come back again. When I was a kid there were Dunkin’ Donuts franchises all over town. Then the “Coffee Revolution” happened, and Starbucks ran everybody out of town – Dunkin’ Donuts, Breuggers Bagels (for the most part), etc. Well, today Dunkin’ Donuts announced 11 new stores are coming to Denver (via the Denver Post).

Not that I think that DD is really all that great, but it reminds me of being a kid and stopping in for a treat every so often. Interesting that it took them 15 years to come back.

Another brand I remember that left for a while and came back was Southwest Airlines. When they were here in the past, apparently Denver accounted for a huge percentage of their delays. As a brand that prides themselves on the fastest plane turnarounds and most on-time arrivals, Southwest left. They finally came back, and as a consumer it’s great because Southwest is today one of the best airlines out there. Not to mention that they’ve been one of the only profitable airlines for the last 35 years.