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DDIFO Selects Atlantic City to Host National Meeting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Franchisees Offer Support for Jersey Shore Recovery April 24, 2013 Bellingham, MA— Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners from across the system will gather at Caesar’s Atlantic City this fall for the National Meeting of DDIFO, the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchisee Association. It's the first time the meeting will be held outside of New England and is significant because DDIFO wants to support New Jersey and the Atlantic City business community’s recovery after Hurricane Sandy. “Atlantic City has always been a boon for New Jersey’s economy but after Sandy this region—and the entire state—took a big hit,” said Ed Shanahan, executive director of DDIFO. “Dunkin’ Donuts has a large presence in New Jersey and we thought holding our National Meeting in Atlantic City was one way to aid the recovery.” DDIFO represents the largest independent association of Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners in the U.S. The National Meeting brings … [Read More...]
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Legal Updates
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Legislative Updates
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From time to time DDIFO is pleased to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. Guest commentaries feature the views, and opinions of the contributor and are not necessarily the opinions of DDIFO and it’s Board of Directors. The following is information submitted by Barbara Arena, Vice President of Granite State Development Corporation (GSDC) 131 Whitman Street, Hanson, MA 781-294-2244, barbara@granitestatedev.com, www.granitestatedev.com, regarding refinancing opportunities thru the SBA’s Temporary 504 Loan Refinancing Progam.