DDIFO Bids Fond Farewell to Sponsorship Director

Amy Levine

DDIFO Sponsorship Director Amy Levine has announced she accepted the position of Vice President and Executive Director of the Cape & Islands United Way, the largest non-governmental human service organization in that … [Read more...]

The ‘Breakfast Club’ reigns over Elm Street

Carrie Schmelkin writes in the New Canaan Advertiser that a group of men meet every morning at Dunkin’ Donuts in New Canaan, CT for their very own “Breakfast Club.” The scene is reminiscent of a popular … [Read more...]

Can a VAT Tax Solve the Nation’s Fiscal Problems?

 Karen Hube, reports in The Fiscal Times that desperate times call for desperate measures. So goes the argument for what could be, after health care reform, the next most politically divisive proposal to come out of the … [Read more...]

New IFA Publication Helps Franchisees and Franchisors Plan for the Future

A new publication produced by the International Franchise Association Franchise Relations Committee provides an important blueprint for establishing a succession plan and ownership transfer for franchise business … [Read more...]

Cupcakes, Really?

Sage Meehan at Food Fashion Trends traces the popularity of Cupcakes to the TV Show Sex in the City, she writes: Carrie is often seen unabashedly devouring cupcakes from her favorite bakery, “Magnolia” in New York … [Read more...]

Worker Charged with Stealing from Dunkin’ Donuts

Kendall Hatch reports in the MetroWest Daily News that an employee of an Ashland Dunkin' Donuts working one day at a Framingham shop was arrested Sunday after she was seen on security video stealing cash from the store, … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Vet Will Kussell Joins Advent International

Will Kussell has joined Advent International as an operating partner. He previously was president and chief brand officer of Dunkin’ Donuts Worldwide. Advent International, the global private equity firm, today … [Read more...]

Dunkin’ Exec Guilty in Kickback Scheme

Boston Herald reports that a former communications executives with Dunkin’ Brands Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to allegations she steered company business toward a friend in exchange for kickbacks. Carolyn Kravetz, … [Read more...]

A Drive Thru Becomes a Drive On

SUV ends up on top of car at Starbucks  CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) - An SUV appeared to be going through the drive thru at Starbucks on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga and ended up on a car. Channel 4 … [Read more...]

Carlyle to Run Conn. Roadside Service Stops

Firm to get share of revenue for renovating, managing centers Thomas Heath of The Washington Post writes that the Carlyle Group said Thursday that it has signed a deal with Connecticut to refurbish and run the … [Read more...]