Dunkin’ Donuts has opened a new restaurant at 9225 Atlee Road, Suite 5105, in Mechanicsville. 

To commemorate the grand opening, the restaurant is celebrating by offering each guest who visits the event a free medium hot coffee (one per day) from Saturday, Jan. 28 through Friday, Feb. 3.

The grand opening celebration will also feature an appearance by NASCAR driver Mark Wertz #55 and his car from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, plus radio personalities from WTVR-Lite 98.

Throughout the event, guests can enjoy games and prizes, including a random drawing for a chance to win free coffee for a year and a Mountain Bike.

The new Mechanicsville location, which will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., is 1,800 square feet, employs about 20 crew members and seats 21 people.

The restaurant will feature seating, a drive-thru and free Wi-Fi for guest convenience.

“We are proud to serve the hard-working people of Mechanicsville and hope to become a popular destination and an everyday routine for guests looking for high-quality coffee, baked goods and snacks delivered fast in a friendly environment and great value,” said Andy Rod, operator of seven Richmond area Dunkin’ Donuts locations. 

As for the menu, the new Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant will offer menu items that can be enjoyed throughout the day.

In addition to Dunkin’ Donuts’ signature beverage lineup, guests can try Mint Hot Chocolate (a permanent addition to the brand’s beverage lineup), plus hot and iced mocha coffees and lattes. 

Guests can look forward new breakfast sandwich offerings, including the Turkey, Cheddar, Bacon and Ham and Cheese Bakery Sandwiches.

Today, there are 11 Dunkin’ Donuts locations in the Greater Richmond area. 

To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter @DDVirginia.