Independent Joe Magazine #11 December 2011

We are pleased to introduce to you the Eleventh Issue of Independent Joe, the magazine by DD Independent Franchise Owners for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners. This issue was published in December 2011. We are … [Read more...]

Financing Sponsors Rustle Up Success for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees

Loan Approved

Every Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner is unique—indeed, every shop is—and as such, each has different financing needs. With a dozen financing Sponsors currently on board and more in the pipeline, DDIFO is delivering … [Read more...]

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...]

Old and New Make Perfect Brew at Original Dunkin’ Donuts

DDCarl1

On December 1, 2011, The Carvalho Group celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of the original Dunkin’ Donuts shop on Southern Artery in Quincy, Massachusetts. The location recently underwent a remodel, including a … [Read more...]

Independent Joe Magazine #10 September 2011

We are pleased to introduce to you the Tenth Issue of Independent Joe, the quarterly magazine by DD Independent Franchise Owners for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners. This issue was published in September 2011. … [Read more...]

Tim Hortons: rolling in dough

Photo Illustration by Liz Sullivan

A bitter court battle is spilling intimate secrets about Tim Hortons’ hefty profits. Michael Friscolanti at MACLEANS.CA reports that last year, customers spent more than $5 billion at Tim Hortons. Five billion … [Read more...]

Frozen Doughnuts Day in Court

Tim Hortons

Christine Dobby of the Financial Post reports that Doughnuts are an emotional food for Canadians. When Tim Hortons Inc. made a franchise-wide decision to ditch fresh-baked methods in favour of microwaving pre-cooked … [Read more...]

Little Agreement as State Considers Franchise Rules

Attorney Robert Zarco

Katie Johnston of the Boston Globe reports the state’s franchise industry is coming under scrutiny on Beacon Hill as lawmakers consider two bills that would further regulate franchise agreements and more clearly define … [Read more...]

Tim Hortons Sees U.S. as Prime Growth Opportunity

Tim Hortons

S. John Tilak reports at Reuters that Tim Hortons Inc isn't content to be Canada's largest restaurant chain, not when the biggest consumer market in the world lies at its doorstep. Even though Canada's … [Read more...]

Native to Area Creates New Menu Items for Dunkin’ Donuts in Buffalo

Dunkin’ Donuts chef Jeff Miller presents the new savory afternoon items available to purchase at the Buffalo locations of the fast food chain. Miller is a Kenmore native and was the driving force behind the creation of the new menu.

Danielle Haynes reports in The Tonawanda News that Dunkin’ Donuts just launched a new menu of savory afternoon items created exclusively for Buffalonians, by a Buffalonian. Well, a Kenmore native, actually. Jeff … [Read more...]