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Dunkin’ Shoots for Game-Changer
Donna Goodison of the Boston Herald writes that Dunkin’ Donuts hopes to convince energy drink consumers to get their daily jolts of caffeine from its iced java. A new ad campaign suggests energy drink fans should “kick the can” and drink freshly brewed Dunkin’ iced coffee instead of “mass-produced” energy drinks.
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With tax season upon us, Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners might be interested to know about noteworthy tax-saving strategies. Enter: cost segregation which, depending largely on the scope of a franchisee’s holdings and investments, can yield upwards of $1 million in additional tax deductions. DDIFO Members Only Restricted Content.
DDIFO Fights to Change Massachusetts Tip Pooling Law
Boston — Massachusetts Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners went to bat for their employees this week, asking the state legislature to modify a state law that has limited or stopped many shops from accepting tips from their customers. DDIFO Member Restricted
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Dunkin’ Donuts Announces Seven New Restaurants
Restaurants and Institution Magazine reports that Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s favorite every day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with Roadrunner Markets for seven new restaurants in Tri-Cities, TN and the surrounding areas of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The first two locations are anticipated to open in 2011 and the remainder by 2015. Dunkin’ Donuts development in Tri-Cities is part of a steady and strategic growth strategy, which includes expanding in existing markets while entering new cities across the country to help drive the leading coffee and bakery chain’s growth.
Car Crashes into Dunkin’ Donuts in Boynton Beach
WPTV Channel 5 reports that a car plowed into the front of a Dunkin’ Donuts in suburban Boynton Beach Friday afternoon. Watch the video.
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Dunkin’ Sues Boston Franchisee after he Helped his Wife Start a Rival Restaurant
Jon Chesto reports in The Patriot Ledger that Dunkin’ Donuts is serving up a termination notice and federal lawsuit against a franchisee after the Canton-based company said he helped his wife open a rival restaurant in Boston.
Cold Lovers Enjoy Cold Coffee
Jill Waltral reports at QSR Magazine The vision of winter: sitting by a fire, sipping on freshly-brewed coffee, wrapped in a warm, fuzzy blanket.
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Seattle’s Best Coffee Continues to Accelerate Growth with New FranchiseesSeattle’s Best Coffee has seen accelerated growth of its franchise base signing an additional 10 new franchisees. These new franchisees, which plan to open cafes in several states including Calif., Ill., Texas and N.Y., will help grow its current cafe count from more than 550 as the brand expands across the U.S. Seattle’s Best Coffee also continued to update and expand its franchise program offerings to reflect key components that make the brand more attractive to potential franchisees.
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Top 10 States for ForeclosuresThere’s no humor in this top 10 list: The states hardest hit by foreclosure. Bankrate.com reports that it’s especially unfunny for homeowners and agents in Nevada, Florida, California and Arizona, who’ve languished in the top four for most of the real estate recession. “Those states had similar scenarios,” says Rick Sharga, senior vice president of RealtyTrac, a California-based firm that tracks U.S. foreclosures. “They all had unsustainably high home prices and had many buyers who really couldn’t afford them — most with toxic mortgages — followed by (downturn-related) unemployment.”
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Report Reveals Areas Where Retailers Can Reduce Theft and Improve Store EfficienciesA new study, sponsored in part by ADT and its Sensormatic Retail Solutions group, reveals the need for retailers to focus on technology solutions that enhance their current operational goals and combat theft without adding labor costs. “Loss Prevention 2010: Retailers Battling Shrink in Tough Times,” found that during these challenging economic times, retailers face increased pressure to identify better business intelligence, improve inventory accuracy, and embrace more innovative uses of existing investments as a means to improve profitability and conserve working capital. Download Free Report!
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McDonald’s, Franchisees In Germany Wage DisputeDavid Crawford and Julie Jargon at the Wall Street Journal write that McDonald’s Corp.’s German unit is engaged in a dispute with several franchise holders who accuse the world’s largest hamburger chain of using aggressive tactics to try to force them out of their contracts. Court records show McDonald’s hired a team of private detectives to dig up evidence of conflicts of interest against one of the franchisees.
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State by State: Legislative InitiativesState by State Legislative Initiatives for: Menu Labeling, Plastic Bag Tax, Unemployment Tax, Paid Sick Leave, Health Care, and Immigration. Restricted Content for DDIFO Members.
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Burger King, Franchisees Clash Over $1 Burger DealNumbers tell a different story of whether a Burger King’s burger promotion helped boost profits. Franchisees say the promotion doesn’t drive enough sales to offset cost.
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