MASHANTUCKET, CT (March 9, 2023) – Dunkin' fans, rejoice! Native Way Blend, a Native American-owned franchise group, has reopened its Dunkin' franchise at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The expansive new location offers the same great Dunkin' menu that customers know and love, including hot and iced coffee, donuts, breakfast sandwiches and more. The new Dunkin’, located in the Grand Pequot Concourse, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the occasion.  

Native Way Blend was founded in 2009 under guidance from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council, who encouraged members of the Tribe to become independent business owners. In 2011, Dunkin' was the first company to aid those interested in franchises. Today, Native Way Blend proudly owns the first Native American-owned Dunkin' franchise.  

"We are thrilled to introduce a new, revamped Dunkin' franchise location at Foxwoods Resort Casino," said Nancy Insalaco-Whitford, President and Operations Manager of Native Way Blend. "Being a part of this brand is a family partnership that we are proud of, and we are excited to continue fueling the Mashantucket community with delicious coffee and breakfast and bakery items all day – and all night – long." 

The new Dunkin’ location at Foxwoods Resort Casino has a fresh new look and is the peak of what is happening at Foxwoods Casino. It is the only 24-hour eatery on the property, providing guests with a convenient spot to grab their favorite coffee, breakfast items, various sandwiches, and bakery items at any time of day. 

"We are thrilled to unveil Native Way Blend’s new Dunkin' location in the Grand Pequot Concourse. This partnership represents our continued commitment to supporting Tribally-owned businesses and creating economic opportunities for our community,” said Jason Guyot, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. “With its fresh new look and convenient 24-hour service, the new Dunkin' location is sure to be a hit with our guests. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Native Way Blend and Dunkin'." 

"As a Tribal Nation, we are committed to supporting our community through economic development and creating opportunities for our members. The reopening of Native Way Blend's Dunkin' franchise at Foxwoods Resort Casino is a testament to that commitment,” said Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Chairman, Rodney Butler. “We are proud to help our members become independent business owners and are thrilled to see the success of Native Way Blend. We congratulate Native Way Blend on this accomplishment and look forward to their continued success." 

For more information about Foxwoods Resort Casino and its amenities, please visit www.foxwoods.com.  

About Foxwoods Resort Casino 

Foxwoods Resort Casino offers guests a premier destination resort experience throughout its six world-class casinos, AAA Four-Diamond hotels featuring over 2,200 rooms, dining options for all tastes, luxurious spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, Tanger Outlet Mall and conference space for groups of all sizes. There is always something new at Foxwoods, including the recently announced landmark deal with Great Wolf Lodge, opening in 2025, a new High Stakes Bingo Hall which opened July 2022 and our new 80,000 sq. ft. expo center which opened November 2022, giving guests more reasons to stay than ever. When it comes to sports betting and gaming, Foxwoods has partnerships with fan-favorite betting and entertainment platforms, including DraftKings and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe’s recently formed Wondr Nation. For a detailed look at Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation visit Foxwoods.com.  

About Native Way Blend 

Native Way Blend is a Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation-owned organization that was established in 2009. The organization's mission is to create economic opportunities for Native American communities and promote their cultural heritage through entrepreneurship. Native Way Blend operates various businesses, including their flagship Dunkin' franchise, which is the first Dunkin' franchise to be owned by a Native American organization. With a commitment to excellence, Native Way Blend is dedicated to providing customers with exceptional products and services while promoting Native American values and traditions. 

About Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation 

The Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of America’s oldest Indian reservations, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut.  As leaders of the Indian Gaming casino industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America’s greatest come-back stories, featured at the Tribe’s world renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest Integrated Resort Casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary businesses including a world-class golf course, luxury spa, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services. As one of Connecticut’s highest revenue contributors and largest employers, the Mashantucket Pequots have provided the state more than $4 billion in slot revenue through a first-of-its-kind agreement, established in 1993.  Likewise, the Tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships for the benefit of communities and tribes in need, locally and throughout the U.S.  

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