The Board of Directors of the Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO) has officially named Jim Coen president of the organization, elevating him from interim to full-time status. Board chairman Kevin … [Read more...]
Emergency Small Business Loans to the Rescue
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Small Business Administration says its new loan program is off to a promising start. Small businesses owners disagree. Emily Maltby reports at CNNMoney that struggling small businesses got their first shot at debt … [Read more...]
SBA’s Karen Mills on Thawing Credit
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
How the Administrator says her agency is helping get banks to lend to small business again Getting credit to small business owners is Job One for former venture capitalist Karen G. Mills, who was confirmed as … [Read more...]
7-Eleven Plans to Slurp up Southern California Real Estate
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Roger Vincent and Andrea Chang report in the LA Times that the 7-Eleven convenience store chain says it will add 600 stores over the next seven years, a move that could save it millions because of the weak commercial … [Read more...]
More SBA Funding Aim of Congressional Committees
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The House passed legislation that provides $848 million in funding for the Small Business Administration next year, $69 million more than requested by the Obama administration. Combined with funds provided to the SBA … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Helps Drive Starbucks Sales: Schultz
July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Emily Bryson writes in Crains Chicago and AdAge that Starbucks Coffee Co. appears to be coming out of freefall — thanks, in part, to marketing by McDonald's. In a third-quarter-earnings call Tuesday afternoon, … [Read more...]
McCafe Helps Fuel McDonald’s Earnings
July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kenneth Hein writes in Brandweek that while launching a premium coffee line smack in the middle of a recession may seem counterintuitive, the debut of McCafe helped drive McDonald's second quarter sales. The chain … [Read more...]
Dunkin Donuts Breaks Ground in Selma, NC
July 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Rebecca Piscopo reports in the Selma News that a Dunkin Donuts will open in Selma, next to Exxon on 446 U.S. Highway 70 E., in November. Smithfield Dunkin Donuts business owner Parth Patel said the Selma site is … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Rolls Out Chicken Parm Sandwich
July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Dunkin' Donuts said it is introducing the "Oven-Toasted Chicken Parmesan Flatbread Sandwich" to its all-day menu, but the new item will not be immediately available in New England stores. At the Canton-based … [Read more...]
Dunkin’s Brouhaha
July 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Josh Kosman and Holly Sanders Ware report in the New York Post that Dunkin' Brands' aggressive growth plan has some holes. The doughnut chain is pushing ahead with a plan to open hundreds of stores this year to meet … [Read more...]
