Jon Chesto writes in the Patriot Ledger that Stop & Shop and its Giant Food affiliate are shutting down nearly half of their in-store Starbucks kiosks. “It was a business decision we arrived at with … [Read more...]
Lenders Hesitating to Back New Franchises
August 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Alex Robinson, writes in the Star Tribune that Don McFee had lost his job for the last time. In November 2007, after he'd been told to clean out his desk for the third time in 13 years, the former construction … [Read more...]
Legislative Update from the CFA – Summer Recess 2009
August 27, 2009 By 1 Comment
The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) which DDIFO is a member of has also been active. A number of high priority CFA issues have been reintroduced prior to the Summer Recess including the Employee Free Choice … [Read more...]
New ID theft regs get better reviews
August 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Jim O’Sullivan/State House News Service writes at Wicked Local Arlington that, after employers called an earlier round of regulations aimed at preventing identity theft too harsh, the Patrick administration on Monday … [Read more...]
Grassroots Efforts Needed on Health Care Reform
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Health Care Reform Summary The U.S. Congress and Obama administration have made passing comprehensive healthcare reform their top priority. All versions of the bill that have been presented by the Senate and House to … [Read more...]
Advancing DDIFO Legislative Affairs
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
After a year of voluntarily leading the DDIFO’s government relations initiative, Robert Branca’s role has been formalized. In June, DDIFO President Jim Coen officially named Branca – a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts v. Grand Central Donuts
August 25, 2009 By 1 Comment
Corbin Williston reports at Blue MauMau that a federal judge has ruled that franchisees may explore Dunkin's ulterior motive in terminating their franchise agreements. For the past decade, Dunkin' has faced … [Read more...]
Boston Councilor Hot for Banning Foam Coffee Cups
August 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Plastic foam disposable coffee cups dispensed by fast-food chains such as Dunkin’ Donuts and other coffee shops would be banned in Boston under a measure being introduced today before the Boston City Council. The … [Read more...]
Credit Expected to Stay Tight for Another Year
August 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kent Hoover writes in the Phoenix Business Journal that lending standards will remain tight until the second half of 2010, according to senior loan officers at large banks. The Federal Reserve Board’s survey of … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts’ Loss Prevention Department Wants You! Now What?
From time time DDIFO is please to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. The following is an article written and submitted by Robert Zarco and Robert Salkowski attorneys at law, from Zarco Law Bank of … [Read more...]