John Motta has a passion for politics. The Chairman of the new Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Federal Political Action Committee (DDFO FedPAC) has never run for office, nor does he plan to. Motta operates a 20-store … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Seek Greater Influence in Washington
March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Gov. Signs Freeze on Mass. Unemployment Insurance
February 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Boston Globe reports that Governor Deval Patrick froze unemployment insurance rates to spare businesses from big increases in premiums and help spur new hiring. Employers' payments finance the trust fund that pays … [Read more...]
Dunkin’ Turns to Everyday Joes
January 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
DC Dennison writes in The Boston Globe about Dunkin' Donuts New Marketing Campaign and he mentions DDIFO's efforts to amend the law regarding "tip pooling". He writes about the new marketing campaign: Dunkin’ … [Read more...]
Ben Affleck’s Movie “The Town” Runs on Dunkin’
September 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Roger Moore writes in his Orlando Sentinel movie blog: "Frankly My Dear" that: “If you go, hit the Bunker Hill monument first.” Ben Affleck is talking about home — Boston. “There are bars — … [Read more...]
Snow Removal Required
July 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
SJC KILLS LOOPHOLE IN CLEANUP LAW Denise Lavoie of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS reports in the Worcester Telegram that property owners may be held liable for snow-related injuries whether the accumulations are caused by Mother … [Read more...]
Franchisor Retaliation: A thing of the past?
July 15, 2010 By 4 Comments
The American Heritage Dictionary defines retaliate as, “To return like for like, especially evil for evil.” In life we are taught that one good turn deserves another. In franchising, many believe there is evil … [Read more...]
Employment Law Updates
May 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This Employment Law Update was furnished by Masterman, Culbert & Tully LLP, One Lewis Wharf, Boston 02110, (617) 722-8100, www.mctlaw.com and addresses a range of issues from statutory amendments to recent cases … [Read more...]
Boston’s Coffee Sales Grind to Just a Trickle
May 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
An estimated 2 million Greater Boston residents are without clean drinking water and under a boil water order following the breaching of a 10-foot pipe that supplies clean water to the region. The Boston Globe reports … [Read more...]
IFA Says Ruling Threatens Viability of Franchise Businesses in Massachusetts
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The International Franchise Association says that a recent ruling by U.S. District Court of Massachusetts Judge William G. Young will severely impact the ability of franchise businesses to operate, create jobs and … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Considering Bills to Become the First State to Require Employers to Provide Paid Sick Leave
From time to time DDIFO is pleased to present Guest Commentary from valued contributors. Guest commentaries feature the views and opinions of the contributor and are not necessarily the opinions of DDIFO and it’s Board … [Read more...]