Whdh.com reports that those Styrofoam cups made famous by Dunkin’ Donuts might be a thing of the past, according to Dunkin’ officials Friday. The Canton-based company said it’s thinking “green” and hoping … [Read more...]
Papa John’s Sued for Hiding Liability
September 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Janet Sparks reports at BlueMauMau Papa John’s International is defending itself against a lawsuit brought by the purchaser of 84 underperforming franchises, Essential Pizza, Inc. The franchises are a multi-million … [Read more...]
Franchise Operators Want a ‘Bill of Rights’
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Deborah M. Todd, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports at philly.com that Burger King's 2009 campaign selling quarter-pound, double cheeseburgers for $1 sold thousands of discounted sandwiches and created … [Read more...]
Franchisor Hit Hard for Pretending Employees Are Franchisees
September 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Janet Sparks reports at BlueMauMau that the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court smacked Coverall janitorial franchise system with a huge bill for labeling its employees as franchisees. The high court ruled that the … [Read more...]
Some Tims Franchisees Say they’re Not Making Enough Dough
August 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Frozen doughnut movement cutting into bottom line, $1.95-billion class action claims Selena Ross of the Chronicle reports that for something so sweet and beloved, Timmys doughnuts are causing a lot of bitterness in … [Read more...]
DDIFO Calls for Franchise Owner Stories
August 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As an independent franchise owner’s association, one of the primary objectives for DDIFO is to share franchisee experiences and best practices. By telling such stories, DDIFO aims to shed light on the wealth of … [Read more...]
National Members Conference to Focus on Franchisee Investment
July 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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...]
Governor Patrick Visits Reading, Congratulates Keurig on Innovation
July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
State Rep. Brad Jones, State Sen. Katherine Clark and Gov. Deval Patrick pose with Keurig K-Cups at the close of their visit. Credit Matt Casey Patch.com reports that Governor Deval Patrick, along with State Rep. Brad … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Legislature Hears Fair Franchising Bill
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
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