TAMPA, FL \u2014 A Tampa Dunkin’ location is set to host a one-hour pay-it-forward event Tuesday morning as playoff excitement builds around the Tampa Bay Lightning.<\/p>\n
The event is scheduled for Tuesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Dunkin’ at 222 W. Waters Ave., a news release said.<\/p>\n
The promotion is meant to celebrate fans during the team’s postseason run.<\/p>\n
Beginning at 7 a.m., the first 50 guests, both in-store and in the drive-thru, will receive a free medium Bolt Jolt. The drink, a blueberry cobbler iced coffee, is mascot ThunderBug’s favorite Dunkin’ order, the news release said.<\/p>\n
In addition, the first 100 guests will receive Dunkin’ x Tampa Bay Lightning co-branded merchandise and a $5 promotional gift card for a future Dunkin’ purchase.<\/p>\n
According to the announcement, the giveaway is tied to National Pay It Forward Day.<\/p>\n
The gift cards and merchandise are intended to encourage guests to keep the effort going by paying for another customer’s order or doing something thoughtful for someone else in the community, the company said.<\/p>\n
Dunkin’s mascot, Cuppy, is also expected to appear during the event. According to the announcement, Cuppy will interact with guests and join the local Dunkin’ crew as the promotion gets underway.<\/p>\n