Employees set up a variety of Dunkin’ menu items at the counter of the company’s newest next generation concept store.

An expanded grab-and-go island in the center of the dining room is stocked with a variety of snacks and merchandise, such as bottled drinks, yogurt parfaits, nutrition bars, coffee mugs, beef jerky and mints.

Near the entrance, Dunkin’ has added a beverage condiment bar for customers who prefer to customize drinks with dairy and sugar options. Employees will still ask if customers want cream and sugar.

The merchandise and snack sections include healthful snacks such as bananas and Dunkin’-branded mugs.

Inside the store, an order status monitor allows customers to track their order.

The drive-thru features a digital menu board, an enhancement aimed at driving sales and improving order accuracy.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ next-generation store in California is owned and operated by Parag Patel, a second-generation Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee. His parents operate Dunkin' shops in Maryland. He is shown behind a new glass display case to showcase doughnuts.

An employee pours nitro cold-brew coffee from a tap.

The tap system and the nitro coffee are exclusive to the next-generation Dunkin’ stores.

Customers who order and pay ahead can skip lines and fetch their beverages and food at a counter dedicated for takeout orders.  

A nitro cold brew awaits pickup at the mobile counter.

Tables at the next-gen stores are outfitted with convenient tabletop outlets for powering devices.

The expanded grab-and-go section includes a variety of snacks, such as beef jerky and nutrition bars.

Mints are a new offering in the grab-and-go section.

The bright look and sophisticated decor of the next-generation stores include energy-efficient Edison-style light fixtures, graphic wall art, high-top tables and wood-paneled walls.