New Dunkin' Donuts opening in Monroe

A new Dunkin' Donuts is set to open Friday on West Roosevelt Boulevard in Monroe, the company said.

The company said people can register between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday for a chance to win free coffee for a year (The prize consists of 52 vouchers for a medium hot coffee).

Here's Dunkin' Donuts' description of the new store: "The restaurant design features a warmer interior color palette with tan and brown hues and the signature Dunkin’ Donuts pink and orange, relaxing lounge-style seating for guests who want to eat inside the restaurant, digital menu displays, atmospheric lighting, free Wi-Fi Internet access as well as a drive-thru for faster service."

Dunkin' Donuts has 17 locations in the Charlotte area.