LOOK: Durian-flavored condoms and other April Fool's Day pranks

MANILA – Ads for a durian-flavored condom, a portable shower with its own bathing assistant, and an oversized "quadruple" fried chicken and bacon sandwich went viral on social media on Monday as businesses posted April Fool’s Day pranks.

DUREX 

A Facebook page promoting the contraceptive brand Durex announced new condom flavors using the popular Filipino delicacy pinipig, and the foul-smelling tropical fruit Durian. 

Over 4,000 Facebook users reacted to the “Kilig Pinipig” and “Dirty Durian” post. It has also been shared over 2,500 times as of writing.

HONESTBATH

Grocery food and delivery platform Honestbee surprised users with an "honestbath" campaign, promising to deliver a portable shower that comes with slippers, a fluffy towel, a shower curtain and even a bathing assistant. 

There's also a cheaper “Tabo bath,” option that still includes a bathing assistant. 

Honestbee confirmed to ABS-CBN News that the promotion was “an April Fool’s Day execution.”

Honestbee even produced a video for honestbath. 

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

Fans of Choco Butternut panicked after the popular doughnut brand said it would remove the variant from the shelves due to a "global Butternut shortage." 

Dunkin’ Donuts was quick to clarify that it was is a joke. Over 34,000 Facebook users reacted to the post. It has also been shared over 25,000 times as of writing. 

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

On a Facebook post, fast-food operator KFC said it would be releasing a "quadruple" version of its chicken sandwich "Double Down" meant for "hardcore meatheads." 

But KFC had to clarify in the comment section that the post was an April Fool's Day prank after 2,600 users reacted to it.

ZALORA

E-commerce platform Zalora, meanwhile, surprised consumers with an email saying that a “sexy red underwear” was shipped to their addresses.

Once opened, the email led consumers to a 25 percent promo code, which may or may not be another prank. 

source: news.abs-cbn.com

Jollibee to own, operate Dunkin' Donuts brand in China

MANILA, Philippines - Fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp. will soon operate popular US baked goods and coffee chain Dunkin' Donuts in China.

In a disclosure to the stock exchange, JFC said its subsidiary Jollibee Worldwide is teaming up with Jasmine Asset Holding Ltd. to form a company to own and operate the Dunkin' Donuts chain in China.

Jasmine Asset Holding is a subsidiary of Asia-based investment firm RRJ Capital.

Under the joint venture agreement, Jollibee Worldwide will own 60 percent of the business, while 40 percent will be owned by Jasmine.

Jollibee and Jasmine have committed to investing up to $300 million in the joint venture company. Of the amount, Jollibee Worldwide will contribute up to $180 million.

Jollibee Worldwide will also be directly responsible for handling the Dunkin' Donuts business' day-to-day operations in China.

Jollibee and Jasmine have also agreed to execute a master franchise agreement with Dunkin' Donuts once the joint venture company is formed.

Under the master franchise agreement, the joint venture will have the exclusive right to develop Dunkin' Donuts in the following territories in China - Hong Kong, Macau, Fujian, Hunan, Jianxi, Guangdong, Hainan, Guanxi, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shangxi, Chongqing, Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunan, Heilongjiang and Jilin.

JFC said the joint venture will open and operate a minimum of 1,459 shops in China over 20 years.

Dunkin' Donuts is a leading baked goods and coffee chain, with 11,123 stores worldwide. It has 7,941 franchised stores in the US and 3,182 stores in 34 countries.

JFC operates the Philippines' largest food service network, with 2,283 restaurants. It also operates 603 stores abroad.

Dunkin' Donuts is not the first time JFC has invested overseas. It has 50 percent interest in joint ventures for Highlands Coffee in Vietnam and the Philippines, Sabu in China and Pho 24 in various Asian countries.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

National Coffee Day 2014 freebies & deals include Krispy Kreme, McDonald’s

Today is National Coffee Day! If you are like millions of American's who just cannot start your day without a cup of java, then today is your day to let the world know it. National Coffee Day was created for coffee lovers to embrace their love for the popular drink. The best news is several businesses are running great deals and freebies on coffee all day.

According to a CNN report, National Coffee Day is celebrated every year on Sept. 29 and seemingly the celebration grows in popularity. If you are interested in getting a free or discounted cup of coffee (and who isn't) here are some restaurants and businesses you need to check out today.

Krispy Kreme is reporting on their Facebook page that they will be giving away a free 12 oz. cup of House, Decaf or Dark Roast coffee from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT If you like Lattes or iced coffees, they will be only $1 all day long.

Other great freebies include McDonald's, who will be giving away free small coffees during breakfast hours this morning. Also, Dunkin’ Donuts will be offering a free medium Dark Roast coffee to celebrate NCD. Tim Hortons is also getting in on the act by selling any size coffee for $1 across select cities. Many other establishments may be participating in today's giveaways so just because they aren't advertising online, be sure to inquire.

No matter what kind of coffee you like be sure to cash in on these free deals today!

source: examiner.com

Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010

Dunkin Donuts Free Iced Coffee Day 2010: Dunkin Donuts is celebrating their 60th Anniversary and they will be giving away a free 16 oz cup of iced coffee to everyone that goes to the store on May 11, 2010 between the hours of 6am to 10pm.

Free Iced Coffee Day is an opportunity for us to thank our loyal guests who have made our coffee part of their daily lives," Stacey Carroll, field marketing manager for Dunkin Donuts, said in a statement.

"With summer just around the corner, we are thrilled to kick off another iced coffee season with this event, and we look forward to treating the people of Baltimore to a free cup of our delicious, freshly-brewed iced of coffee."



So if you are heading to work in the morning, Pass by a Dunkin Donuts and get a free 16 oz cup of iced coffee.