A DDIFO video presentation (22 minutes) by Eric Karp of Witmer, Karp, Warner & Ryan, an attorney that specializes in representing Franchisee Associations. The presentation is titled: The Franchisor In Play: Your Role as a Stakeholder, Not a Spectator. DDIFO Members Can View the Video Here.
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Bloomberg BusinessWeek Reports that The Obama administration is launching a new round of worksite investigations, maintaining the pressure on businesses to make sure they are hiring only people who can legally work in the U.S.
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There’s one legislative issue lawmakers on both sides of the aisle overwhelmingly agree on: The onerous 1099 tax-reporting mandate that snuck into the health-care reform bill has to be repealed.
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Starbucks Corp has “very bold” plans for the fast-growing single-serve coffee market, the CEO of the world’s biggest coffee chain said in an internal memo obtained by Reuters.
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QSR reports that for the fifth year straight, Dunkin’ Donuts has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index as number one in customer loyalty in the coffee category.
Read More »QSR reports that an innovative lending model that leverages the assets of a franchisor might be the answer to operators’ woes in this post-recession climate.
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At the IFA’s annual convention, Leonard Swartz, a senior advisor for iFranchise Group and career franchise executive, was awarded this year’s William Rosenberg Distinguished Service Award.
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IndiaRetailing.com reports that Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs restaurant chain Domino’s Pizza in India, has announced the signing of a master franchisee agreement with Dunkin’ Donuts to bring the US-based baked food and coffee chain to India. The first outlet will open early next year.
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Thomas Grillo writes in the Boston Herald that Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks — with their coffee shops saturating neighborhoods and their bags of beans bulging from supermarket shelves — are now duking it out one cup at a time.
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As we all keep our eyes peeled for the lowest price on gas at the pump,you might want to take a moment to look at what you’re paying for electricity and natural gas in your shops. Did you know that choosing a different supplier could save you serious money? DDIFO Sponsor Glacial Energy is not only doing its best to make sure you know your options; if you choose to become a customer, the company continually works to keep down your energy costs.
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