Rachael Ray & Dunkin Donuts

Congratulations to Dunkin Donuts for signing Capital Region native Rachael Ray as their new spokesperson. According to the April 1, 2007 edition of "Marketing News," the donut chain says Ray will 'lend her perspective to the culinary team in the development of 'new and better for you' food and beverage options. Ray is scheduled to appear in TV, radio, online and in-store appearances. According to the article, the chain is scheduled to open 10,000 new stores around the country by 2020.