Dunkin' Donuts Lunchtime Sandwiches Were A Dud

(RTTNews) - Dunkin' Donuts is scaling back on its food and drink offerings starting Monday, according to the USA Today.

The donut chain plans to simplify its menu and remove "slower moving" items such as lunchtime sandwiches, some muffin, bagel and cream cheese varieties. Some of the menu items that are being dropped have been optional for franchisees restaurants earlier.

The simplified menu is expected to roll out in New England and upstate New York locations starting Monday and will expand nationwide in mid-March.

Earlier, Dunkin' Donuts had announced that it has removed artificial dyes from its doughnuts sold across U.S. and plans to do for the rest of its of foods and drinks by the end of 2018.