In 2010, franchisees won a long, hard-fought battle against the finance industry, as Congress passed a bill which would regulate the exorbitant debit card fees that were being set by credit card companies and … [Read more...]
Financing Sponsors Rustle Up Success for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchisees
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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...]
United Capital Finances New Store Development for Multi-Unit Dunkin’ Donuts Operator
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DDIFO Sponsor United Capital Business Lending, a subsidiary of BankUnited, announced today that it is providing $2,000,000 in financing to Dunkin’ Donuts® owner, Raguveer, LLC. United Capital is funding a multi-unit … [Read more...]
Fidelity Bank was named one of the Top Places to Work 2011 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe.
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DDIFO Sponsor Fidelity Bank was named one of the Top Places to Work 2011 in Massachusetts by the Boston Globe. They were the only bank in Central Massachusetts and one of only two employers in the region to make this … [Read more...]
Two Bain Capital Partners Get an Early Holiday Gift from Dunkin’ Brands
November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Lisa van der Pool of the Boston Business Journal reports that Dunkin' Brands(DNKN) is brewing a cup of holiday cheer for a pair of private equity investors at Boston's Bain Capital. Bain managing directors Andrew Balson … [Read more...]
GE Capital, Franchise Finance Provides $2.15 Million to Domino’s Pizza Franchisee
August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Martket Watch, GE Capital, Franchise Finance recently provided $2.15 million to Pizza Project, LLC, a Domino's(R) Pizza franchisee. The facility included a $1.45 million term loan for the acquisition of existing Domino's … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Franchise Owners Benefit from 2005 Efforts of G-6 Group
August 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
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...]
A Confidential Advisory to DDIFO Members!
August 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As we are sure you know by now, Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. has become a publicly traded company (DNKN: NASDAQ). As franchisees, you should be aware of issues that may arise if you elect to buy or sell shares of … [Read more...]
Markets Hub: DNKN Going Public
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A heavy day of earnings and economic data, combined with stalled talks over the debt talks have contributed to a lower markets opening on Tuesday. Michael Casey and Paul Vigna discuss the market's emerging cautiousness. … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Brands at Odds with IRS Over Gift Cards
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tim McLaughlin reports at the Boston Business Journal that the Dunkin' gift card you got for Christmas (the one sitting in your sock drawer) could put a small crimp in the Dunkin' Donuts parent company's plan for an … [Read more...]
