A Brooklyn Life ran a piece about the Dunkin’ Donuts that seem to be popping up around Brooklyn.
As I’m sure many neighborhoodies have noticed, Dunkin’ Donuts has
not set out to invade Carroll Gardens alone. Knowing the terrain would
be difficult, the Double D enlisted the help of his good friend and
often shop mate Baskin-Robbins. It goes without saying that there is
some great homemade gelato in this neighborhood, and I sincerely hope
those businesses don’t suffer. My optimistic belief, given the love the
neighborhood has for its local, family-run businesses, is that most
Brooklynites will continue to patronize their old favorites (or, who
knows, maybe some entrepreneurial spirit will open up an independent
coffeehouse/ice cream stand nearby).
She mentions a NYDailyNews article about
how the owner of the Carroll Garden’s wants to blanket the area with
the chain. He used to live in Carroll Gardens..