Sniegowski: Franchising Sector Predictions for 2011
Don Sniegowski, Blue MauMauʻs editor, has written a blog on the CNBC website predicting what lies ahead in 2011 for the franchising sector.
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Key Elements of the Recent Tax Relief Legislation
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 of Directors. The following is an article written and submitted by Jim Ventriglia, CPA 145 Phenix Avenue 2nd Floor, Cranston, RI 02920, 401.942.000860.
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Starbucks-Kraft coffee battle heats up in court
The Los Angeles Times reports that when corporate partnerships implode, it’s usually ugly. But a dispute over ground coffee promises to be particularly bitter.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Chief of Procurement Urges Position Limits in Coffee Market
The chief of procurement for Dunkin’ Donuts Inc. outlets urged the top U.S. commodity regulator to limit speculation in raw materials like sugar, wheat and coffee as Arabica beans rose to a 13-year high.
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Dunkin’ Sues Shop Owners
Donna Goodison reports in the Boston Herald that Dunkin’ Donuts has filed a lawsuit alleging a husband-and-wife franchise-owning team tried to get reimbursement from the company’s marketing fund to pay for their son’s tuition and bookstore charges at the exclusive Belmont Hill School.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Outruns other NYC chains
Crains Business New York reports that in a year when consumer-driven businesses helped the New York City economy recover much faster than expected, more national retail chains expanded their presence in the city than reduced their footprints here, according to a report released Tuesday.
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Coalition of Franchisees Association Washington DC Legislative Update
While Congress is attempting to wrap up its Lame Duck session, important issues remain on the table. With only a handful of days left on the 111th congress’ calendar, expiring provisions and impending mandates continue to remain unresolved. Please be aware of the following issues affecting franchisees across the country.
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Giant Leap Forward for Starbucks Recyclable Cups
QSR Magazine reports that Starbucks’ ambitious goal to have 100 percent of its cups be reusable or recyclable by 2015 may have just gotten much easier. The company announced a successful test with paper cup manufacturer International Paper and pulp mill Mississippi River Pulp that used recycled cups from stores to create new cups.
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Jim Coen Named Vice Chairman of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations
Jim Coen, President of the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners, has been selected Vice Chair of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA). Coen will assume the role previously held by Ron Soto of the Meineke Dealers’ Association.
Read More »Independent Joe – December 2010
We are pleased to introduce to you the Seventh Issue of Independent Joe, the quarterly magazine by DD Independent Franchise Owners for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners. This issue was published in December 2010.
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