Dunkin' made people fall in love with its merch despite a menu that's decidedly mid. That's different from Starbucks.

The Dunkin' tote I got free with the purchase of a half dozen donuts. Katie Notopoulos/Business Insider Dunkin' gave away free tote bags this week. I coveted one. And got one. Dunkin' has done cheeky and ironic merch drops like track suits and wedding ring boxes. People have an affinity for the brand with Northeastern roots in a way they don't for Starbucks. On Monday, I called a few of my local Dunkin' locations to ask if they still had the free tote bags available with the purchase of a h...