Dunkin’ Donuts to Open Location in Machesney Park Near Rockford, Illinois

MACHESNEY PARK, ILL. — Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled plans to open a new location at the intersection of Harlem Road and North Second Street in Machesney Park, roughly seven miles north of Rockford, Illinois. The location will be the fourth store in the Rockford area for co-owners Vijay Patel and Greg Novak, who secured the new location in a shopping center occupied by Michalsen’s Office Furniture. Slated to open this fall, Dunkin’ Donuts will join several new tenants who have opened in Machesney Park, including Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Eggspresss. Pita Pit is expected to open later this month.