Firehouse.com reports that the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation, has selected 10 outstanding junior firefighter programs and Explorer … [Read more...]
The National Volunteer Fire Council Announces Winners of National Junior Firefighter Program Grants
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Coffee Battle Brews as McD’s airs N.E.-themed Ads
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Christine McConville reports in the Boston Herald that as Dunkin’ Donuts hosts a special Fenway Park fest for its loyal fans, a McDonald’s franchise in Attleboro invites customers to meet Nell Newman, president of … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons says Canadian Reorganization Complete
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Cleveland Airport Hopes Retail Improvements Lure More Travelers
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Tom Feran reports in the Cleveland Plain Dealer that Commercial development is taking off inside Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. New businesses arrive almost weekly. The terminal is getting its biggest … [Read more...]
The Importance of Training in a Franchise System
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Brian Duckett is Managing Director of Howarth Franchising, and has many years of experience as a franchisee, franchisor, and franchise consultant. He writes at Franchise Chat: Initial and ongoing training in all aspects … [Read more...]
DDIFO Paints a Bright Future at DCU Center Meeting
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Dunkin’ Donut franchise owners who attended the members’ meeting at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA on September 22 learned about plans to double the size of the group’s membership, were exhorted to get involved … [Read more...]
McDonald’s McCafé Takes Aim at Starbucks in Europe
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Low-cost expansion is helping McDonald's vie with Starbucks as the Continent's No. 1 coffee chain The McDonald's McCafé espresso-based coffee line has been rolled out in the United States. In Europe, the McCafé … [Read more...]
Starbucks Launches Instant-Coffee Onslaught on SNL
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Four 15-Second Spots Challenge Consumers to Taste the Difference Emily Bryson York reports at AdAge that: Starbucks aired the first creative for its Via Ready Brew during the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" … [Read more...]
Inflation Next Concern, Analysts Say
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Allissa Kline of Business First of Buffalo reports that: Twelve months ago, a series of financial-sector failures catapulted an already troubled economy into a period of prolonged marketplace volatility. Distressed … [Read more...]
Last Bank Left Standing for Small Businesses
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As other major players fell away, Wells Fargo has remained a stalwart, increasing its lending this year through SBA programs. Catherine Clifford of CNNMoney.com reports: The landscape of lenders willing to work … [Read more...]
