Arlen Specter Oppostion to Card Check – Will Not Change!

The Huffington Post reports that Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Penn.) is becoming a Democrat but his opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act (Card Check) will not change.

Changes to COBRA benefits

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 created changes to COBRA benefits which impact employers, like Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners.

Bringing Fairness and Transparency to the Credit Card Market

The House of Representatives will debate a consumer credit card bill on the floor next week and we need your help to gain support to insert interchange fee provisions into the final floor version of the bill.

Small Business Owners Brace for Tax Battle

Gail Johnson doesn’t think of herself as wealthy. But, like most small-business owners, Johnson reports her profit on her personal tax return.

Swine flu: A proactive Response

Nixon Peabody LLP issued this OSHA Alert on 4/28/2009

On Sunday, April 26, 2009, the U.S government declared a public health emergency concerning the outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1; “Swine Flu”)

Swine Flu Scare Causes Starbucks to Close 10 Mexican Stores

Starbucks Corp. has temporarily closed 10 cafes in Mexico in respond to the swine flu outbreak there.

Sen. Arlen Specter is Switching to the Democratic Party

The democrats are closer to having the 60 votes needed to overcome procedural hurdles in the Senate now that Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., has decided to switch parties. It’s unclear how Specter’s party switch will affect his stance on “Card Check”.

Roger Deslauriers Celebrates 50 Years as a Franchise Owner

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary as a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise pwner, we are proud to announce that three of our stores now feature a great number of energy efficient components.

DDIFO to Attend AAFD Annual Conference

Kevin McCarthy, DDIFO Chairman will be attending the American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD) Annual Conference, April 30th thru May 3rd on the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas.

Starbucks Lawsuit May be Class-action

The lawsuit of a Starbucks store manager in Florida who claims the company violated federal law by not paying overtime was granted conditional class-action status this week by a U.S. District Court judge in Broward County.