7-Eleven and Punk Bunny Coffee have announced an exclusive new partnership that will provide Green Day fans alike with the perfect way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band's breakthrough album Dookie. The partnership will see 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations serving the Punk Bunny Coffee Anniversary Blend to provide fans with the ideal way to start the day. The celebratory partnership also commemorates 7-Eleven's 60th anniversary of originating the concept of putting freshly brewed coffee in to-go cups.
Senior Vice President, Merchandising (Vault & Proprietary Beverages) at 7-Eleven Dennis Phelps spoke on the 7-Eleven and Punk Bunny Coffee partnership saying, "This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of 7-Eleven as the first national retailer to offer freshly brewed coffee in to-go cups, making us the OG To-Go coffee destination. What better way to celebrate than by teaming up with Punk Bunny to bring new and exclusive coffee options to our customers and offering a one-of-a-kind coffee experience?"
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7-Eleven and Punk Bunny Coffee Partnered to Celebrate Green Day
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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