News Briefs

DUNKIN’ DONUTS: is giving people a chance to vote on the company’s latest holiday gift card designs. Customers who visit www.DunkinDonuts.com through July 15 can choose their favorite “Deck the Halls with Dunkin’” design from three finalists. The effort was part of an employee contest. The top pick will be featured on a holiday Dunkin’ Donuts rechargeable card, and the winning employee will receive $2,500 and a matching donation to the Dunkin’ Brands Community Foundation-supported charity of his or her choice.

7-ELEVEN: is hosting a free Slurpee giveaway on July 11 to celebrate the company’s 81st birthday. Visitors to participating stores will receive the free frozen beverage in a 7.11-ounce “birthday cup,” while supplies last. Also this month, the company is offering its first Monster Energy Slurpee drink, called Black Ice. It’s the first Monster frozen beverage not sold in a can.