Newsweek has emailed Dunkin' public relations and Inspire Brands, its parent company, on Saturday morning for additional comment. Why It Matters. Dunkin' is one of the world's lar

Dunkin’ dropped the “Donuts” from its brand name years ago. Now — at least in Nebraska, New Mexico and a few other states — it doesn’t have doughnuts on the shelves either.

Doughnut lovers beware! There was recently a doughnut shortage at several Dunkin’ locations in Nebraska, according to reports. Store locations in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island did not have doughnuts on their shelves on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10, according to the Associated Press.