DCP Merger Means Cost Savings

Savings Ahead

The chief executive of the new National DCP (NDCP) is not someone who makes promises easily. But, Kevin Bruce is confident of his promise that Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners will see lower prices between now and end … [Read more...]

Hall of Fame Gala Recognizes Dunkin’ Donuts Pioneers and Visionaries

Hall of Fame Inductee John Boujoukos as shown on the Lecturn Video Display

Pioneers and visionaries: those were just two of the words used to describe the seven inaugural inductees into the DDIFO Franchisee Hall of Fame. The event, which kicked off the 2011 National Members Meeting at Mohegan … [Read more...]

DDIFO Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductees

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On September 19, 2011, DDIFO will officially induct seven people into the new DDIFO Franchise Owners Hall of Fame. DDIFO President Jim Coen says the members of the inaugural class were all pioneers who helped build … [Read more...]

DDIFO Announces Franchise Owners Hall of Fame

DDIFO Franchise Owner Hall of Fame

Nominations for inaugural inductees are now being accepted As Dunkin’ Donuts was thrust into the spotlight during its recent IPO, the company’s strong history of franchising was also put center stage. As it looks … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Franchise Owners Benefit from 2005 Efforts of G-6 Group

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Even before the opening bell rang on Wall Street on July 27, 2011 ushering in the company’s initial public offering (IPO), many franchise owners questioned if the agreement—presented in a letter former CEO Jon Luther … [Read more...]

Private Equity Expert and Journalist Josh Kosman will speak at DDIFO National Members Conference

Buyout Of America

Click Book to Buy at AmazonJosh Kosman’s new book is called “The Buyout of America: How Private Equity Is Destroying Jobs and Killing the Economy.” As a business reporter specializing in private equity, mergers and … [Read more...]

National Members Conference to Focus on Franchisee Investment

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When DDIFO members gather at Mohegan Sun for the annual DDIFO National Members Meeting on September 19th & 20th, Dunkin’ Brands will be into its first quarter as a publicly traded company. The pressures of … [Read more...]

Massachusetts Legislature Hears Fair Franchising Bill

Fair Franchising Hearing Boston MA

On June 29, 2011 members of the Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses— representing the Massachusetts State Senate and House of Representatives—heard testimony on a bill sponsored by Senator Brian … [Read more...]

Franchisee Bill of Rights Highlights Need for Fairness

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CFA unveils groundbreaking document at 2011 CFA Forum Day When franchisee association leaders gathered in Washington last month for the 2011 CFA Day Forum, they were witness to an important piece of franchising history. … [Read more...]

DDIFO Welcomes New Board Leadership

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DD Independent Franchise Owners have a new chairman of the board. Daniel Connelly received the majority in a recent vote of board and roundtable members. Connelly has been a member of the DDIFO board since 2009 and works … [Read more...]