Captain Hanson Gregory created the donut as a teenager while trying to feed sailors, and the original Dunkin' Donuts in Quincy, Massachusetts is now a beloved American culinary landmark.
Key Points
Captain Hanson Gregory invented the donut as a teenager
The Carvalho family, first-generation Portuguese-Americans, now own the original Dunkin' Donuts in Quincy, Massachusetts
Dunkin' Donuts has over 13,000 locations worldwide
Pros
Dunkin' Donuts is a significant part of American culinary culture
The Carvalho family has maintained the original Dunkin' Donuts since 1979