With the latte giant reeling from overexpansion and a softening economy, the doughnut maker took aim at its upscale rival. Now McDonald's has joined the coffee fray as well. Can Starbucks pull through? By Joseph V. … [Read more...]
Starbucks slashes jobs and stores
January 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Coffeeshop giant Starbucks has announced it will cut around 6,700 jobs and shut 300 stores as it reported a 69% plunge in quarterly profit. Starbucks has struggled as hard-up consumers forego expensive lattes and … [Read more...]
Checking the unions
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
"Card-check" would make it easier for unions to organize, but critics say it is undemocratic. John Almaier, a dealer and supervisor at Bally's in Atlantic City, and his colleagues thought they were following procedure … [Read more...]
Obama Gets Into Your Coffee
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Barack Obama is into coffee… literally. Krispy Kreme in Britain cashed in on the inaugural fervor by offering coffee with the likeness of our President in the coffee foam. Check out this clever franchise promotion: … [Read more...]
SBA helps franchisees face the uncertain economy
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
"We're here to help." That's what you hear from the Small Business Administration (SBA) and in today's uncertain economic climate that phrase can be a stabilizing force for small business owners, including DD … [Read more...]
BAC Profitability Subcommittee Enhanced and Improved
January 28, 2009 By 2 Comments
The Brand's reorganized Profitability Subcommittee is off to a good start according to Brand Advisory Council (BAC) co-chair Jim Allen and to DDIFO members we talked to. During 2008 franchise contract negotiations, … [Read more...]
Dunkin Franchisee Goes Green for Profits (and for the Planet)
January 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Roger Deslauriers, a Dunkin' franchise owner and operator whose family has been in the business for 50 years, is bringing green technology to a number of his stores. Deslauriers and his family have always strived to be … [Read more...]
Superbowl Runs on Dunkins
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
GAMEDAY The Arizona Cardinals (12-7) and Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4) battle Sunday for the Lombardi trophy, 6:20 p.m., NBC. America Runs on DUNKIN’ And those sprinkles are yellow and red. Beginning Thursday … [Read more...]
Donut Chains’ Inauguration Promos Generate Buzz
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme, which each created a promotion around Inauguration Day, are getting some returns, at least in social media buzz.Dunkin' offered a new "Stars & Stripes" frosted donut for 89 cents for … [Read more...]
Baskin-Robbins expands in China
January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Baskin-Robbins, the Canton-based chain of ice cream specialty shops, said it opened its first two locations in Shanghai as part of its Greater China expansion plan. A third Baskin-Robbins shop will open late February … [Read more...]
