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

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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

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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...]

Atlantic County, NJ, Dunkin’ Donuts King Arun Mandi

Arun Mandi, left, of Voorhees, talks with Robert Baldwin, of Somers Point, general manager of the new Somers Point Dunkin' Donuts on the former Sonic site. Mandi has 24 stores in the area and is renovating them and moving them to choice locations with drive-throughs. Photo by Danny Drake

Arun Mandi, left, of Voorhees, talks with Robert Baldwin, of Somers Point, general manager of the new Somers Point Dunkin' Donuts on the former Sonic site. Mandi has 24 stores in the area and is renovating them and … [Read more...]

Old and New Make Perfect Brew at Original Dunkin’ Donuts

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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...]

Independent Franchisee Associations Grow

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Stan Turkel posts at BlueMauMau that Experts estimate that there are 300 to 400 independent organized groups of franchisees, which are increasing. Julie Bennett of Franchise Times reports in the September issue that they … [Read more...]

The Fight for ‘Fairness in Franchising’

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Jason Daley writes at Entrepreneur Magazine: Imagine owning a small business for 20 years, pouring all your time, money and sweat into achieving a decent cash flow and a little equity. Then imagine getting a contract in … [Read more...]

Hotel Owners Group to Terminate Choice Hotels

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Don Sniegowski at Blue MauMau reports that in a turn of events, angry franchisees are terminating a franchisor. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has informed Choice Hotels that the nefarious franchisor will be … [Read more...]

Sprint Networks its Way to Success with DDIFO Sponsor Program

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In just over a year, Sprint has seen tremendous growth in its Dunkin’ Donuts customer base, going from about 100 customers to 1,800. What accounts for this remarkable success? The carrier believes the DDIFO Sponsor … [Read more...]