Jon Chesto reports in the The Patriot Ledger that a dramatic change in Dunkin’ Donuts’ franchising policy to make it easier for new franchisees to open a Dunkin’ shop has helped fuel the chain’s growth during … [Read more...]
Checkers Expands with Former Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisee
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has plans for five restaurants in Fairfield County, Conn. The first restaurant is scheduled to open in spring 2011 in Milford. Checkers signed the multi-unit store development agreement … [Read more...]
WDFA Gets to Roots of Best Marketing Practices
August 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
With its turnkey solutions, experience supporting franchises and grassroots approach, DDIFO Sponsor WDFA Marketing (WDFA) stands apart from the competition. No matter the size of your budget, WDFA can help you make the … [Read more...]
National Members Meeting to Celebrate DDIFO Growth and Unity
August 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
Over the past year, DDIFO has enjoyed tremendous growth. With the inclusion of the Midwest Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Association (MWDDFA) and the Independent Association of Franchise Owners (IAFO), an association of … [Read more...]
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Stock Review by Briefing.com
August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Small Cap Radar: Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) A Play on the Rising Popularity of Single K Cup Brewing by Briefing.com … [Read more...]
Subway Says Breakfast a Success
August 15, 2010 By 1 Comment
Four months after debuting its breakfast menu, expansion plans are set Elissa Elan reports in Nation's Restaurant News that after serving breakfast for four months, Subway said the daypart has increased sales … [Read more...]
Tim Hortons Sells Interest in Bakery to Partner
August 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sunny Freeman reports in The Canadian Press that Tim Hortons announced Thursday morning it is selling its 50 per cent interest in Maidstone Bakeries of Brantford, Ont. to joint venture partner Aryzta AG for $475 million … [Read more...]
OEM Upgrades & Innovations Keep RFT Customers Up and Running
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Since 1989, DDIFO Sponsor R.F. Technologies, Inc. (RFT) has provided the quick-serve restaurant industry with drive-thru systems sales and repair services. To date, the company has handled over four million repairs, … [Read more...]
Action Alert: Revoke the Expanded 1099 Reporting Requirements!
August 12, 2010 By 1 Comment
In the midst of the health care reform debate, a small provision—just a few lines in length—was added to the 2,400+ page document and went essentially unnoticed upon passage. This provision, which radically alters … [Read more...]
Folgers Supermarket Sales Tops all Others
August 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Number of the day 3 to 1 The San Francisco Chronicle reports that according to Bloomberg Business that's how much of a lead Folgers still has on Starbucks when it comes to sales in supermarkets and other mass … [Read more...]
