Hundreds of residents from Saratoga Springs met Eclipse Award-winning jockeys Irad Ortiz, Jr. and Jose Ortiz earlier today during the grand reopening celebration of the newly remodeled Dunkin’ at 80 West Avenue.
The pair of acclaimed jockeys visited with horse racing fans at the Saratoga Springs-based Dunkin’ and each guest received autographs and a commemorative photo magnet, courtesy of Dunkin’.
Irad Ortiz, Jr. currently sits atop the jockey standings at Saratoga as he looks to defend his title while his brother, Jose, has finished in the money more than 60 times and is among the meet’s top five leading riders. Each has been awarded the industry’s annual Eclipse Award for outstanding jockey.
“As franchisee of the Dunkin’ at Saratoga Race Course, I was honored to have Jose and Irad, Jr. join us for our grand reopening celebration at our Saratoga Springs-based Dunkin’ on West Avenue,” said Tom Burke III of The Burke Companies. “Not only are the Ortiz brothers among the most accomplished jockeys in the sport but they were very generous to carve out time to spend with their fans and our guests during the busy Saratoga season. We were thrilled to host them at Dunkin’.”
Dunkin’ Rewards members also spun a Dunkin’ prize wheel for complimentary merchandise while a ceremonial ribbon-cutting was held to celebrate the grand reopening.
The Saratoga Springs West Avenue Dunkin’ is open daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. It features the brand’s new restaurant design with innovative technologies and exciting elements, including:
- Modern Design: The openness, colors and materials used in the design help to create an approachable, positive and energetic environment.
- Premium Pours: Dunkin’s signature cold beverages are now available through an innovative tap system serving eight consistently cold beverages such as coffees, iced teas, cold brew coffee and nitro infused cold brew coffee. Crew members will also use top-quality flavor-maximizing espresso machines to make hand-crafted drinks to order.
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New York State Senator Jim Tedisco presents Dunkin’ Franchisee Tom Burke III of The Burke Companies with a 2024 Empire Award to celebrate the grand reopening of his restaurant at 80 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, August 28. From left to right: Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Jose Ortiz; Dunkin’ Franchisee Tom Burke III; Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.; and New York State Senator Jim Tedisco
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus congratulates Dunkin’ Franchisee Tom Burke III of The Burke Companies on the grand reopening of his restaurant at 80 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, August 28. From left to right: Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.; Dunkin’ Franchisee Tom Burke III; Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus; and Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Jose Ortiz.
Dunkin’ franchisee Tom Burke III celebrates the grand reopening of his restaurant at 80 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, August 28. From left to right: Saratoga Springs Police Department Patrol Officer Zach Ferris; Saratoga Springs Police Department Patrol Officer Colleen Thompson; Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Jose Ortiz; Dunkin’ Franchisee Tom Burke III; Eclipse Award-winning Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr.; New York State Senator Jim Tedisco; The Burke Companies Director of Operations Amanda Jameson; and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus
Faster Than Ever Drive-Thru Experience: An exclusive On-the-Go drive-thru lane will let Dunkin’ Rewards members who order ahead via Dunkin’s Mobile App bypass the ordering lane and head straight into the line for the pickup window. Dunkin’ is the first national restaurant brand to offer this type of drive-thru innovation and convenience.
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