Plans for Dunkin' Donuts On Hold

Dunkin' Donuts’ plans to open a shop in the West End are far from a reality, according to a Long Beach realtor reportedly close to the negotiations.

Joe Sinnona, a realtor with Verdeschi Realty Inc., said the national donut and coffee shop has yet to sign a lease to occupy the vacancy at 1070 W. Beech St., the former West Beech Beverage, and although talks are ongoing, several other businesses are interested in the 10,000-square-foot-property, the Long Beach Herald reports.  

Patch previously reported that the West End Neighbors Civic Association was spearheading a petition drive against Dunkin' Donuts, contending, in part, that box store would negatively impact surrounding coffee shops, delis and restaurants.

In addition, the Herald's story reveals that a poll the association took to gauge residents’ thoughts on the issue showed 80 percent gave a thumbs down to Dunkin' Donuts potential new store.