Some Dunkin' locations in the US are facing a mysterious donut shortage

Donut lovers beware! There has been a shortage of donuts at several Dunkin locations in Nebraska recently, according to reports.

Stores in Omaha, Lincoln and Grand Island did not have donuts on their shelves on Thursday, Jan. 9, and Friday, Jan. 10, according to the Associated Press.

Speaking to the Omaha World-Harold, Bryce Bares, who owns several Dunkin' franchises in the state, said some of his locations received products that were substandard, making it impossible to no selling donuts in these places. He also told the outlet that supply partners have since corrected the problem and his stores will sell donuts again shortly.

Jack DAmato, a spokesman for Inspire Brands, the company that acquired Dunkin' in 2020 and owns several popular restaurant chains across the country, told the AP that the problem stemmed from a single supplier. He noted that several other states were also affected.

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Although DAmato did not identify which states were also experiencing a temporary donut shortage, it did say that about 4% of Dunkin' locations were affected.

PEOPLE reached out to Inspired Brands for additional comment but did not receive an immediate response.

Exterior of a Dunkin location.

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According to the AP, local Dunkin' fans in Omaha weren't happy about the lack of their usual morning treats.

What? No donuts! It's tragic! said a local woman as she stopped at a Dunkin location in west Omaha after an overnight shift as a phlebotomist on Jan. 10, according to the outlet. Hopefully they will have them soon, she added.

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Dunkin, formerly Dunkin Donuts, was established in 1950 and is the largest coffee and donut brand in the United States, according to the company's website. The brand currently has more than 13,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets.

The popular franchise has also become a fan favorite for its festive offerings throughout the year, including seasonal drinks in the fall and winter, heart-shaped donuts on Valentine's Day and even green drinks and pastries on St. Patrick's Day.

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