Independent Joe Magazine – February 2012

Dunkin’ Donuts group collects Spare Change for charities in Maine, New Hampshire, New York

Dunkin’ group’s ‘Spare Change’ gathers big money for charities To each of us, it’s just a few cents weighing us down. But since 2009 this Dunkin’ Donuts group has witnessed the impact small change has for the greater good throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Central New York. Customers dropped $78,861.01 into collection jars for the…

Tim Hortons Franchisees Lose $2-billion Doughnut Lawsuit

Joseph Brean reports in the National Post that Tim Hortons has won a major legal battle against franchise owners, now that a judge has tossed out a proposed $2-billion class-action lawsuit over the price of doughnuts.

Dunkin’ Brands Plans Expansion Worldwide As 4Q Sales Grow

Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. (DNKN) is pushing Westward in the U.S. and ramping up international development, as it rides on strong sales growth at Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins in the fourth quarter.

SBUX Blonde Blend Heats Up the Coffee Business

The Seattle-based coffee giant launched its new Blonde roast across the country in what some believe is a response to the growth of coffee competitors like McDonald’s and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Coffee Servers Should Be Eligible to Receive Tips

In Massachusetts, one regulation is not only harming small businesses, it’s also taking money out of the pockets of employees in virtually every city and town. Massachusetts’ tip-pooling law is preventing people who work behind the counter at Dunkin’ Donuts and other quick service restaurants from receiving tips. Leaving extra change—or an occasional dollar bill—in a tip cup is a time-honored tradition for Bay State coffee drinkers.

From Deal Maker to Coffee Maker Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owner

In the process of brokering the sale of dozens of Dunkin’ Donuts and many other QSR franchises in and around the New York City area, Alex Rowzani decided he liked the Dunkin’ Donuts business model so much that he’d buy four of his own. In only his first year as a franchisee, two of his stores in Jamaica, NY, earned “top #1 and #2 awards” for greatest growth in guest visits. Bob Wiggins, Operations Vice President for Dunkin’ Brands, personally delivered the awards during a visit to New York.

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EEOC Report Reveals Popularity of Retaliation Claims, Noticeable Increase in Discrimination Claims

This month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “Commission” or “EEOC”) released its enforcement and litigation statistics for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. According to the report, fiscal year 2011 was a record-breaking year for the Commission in several ways.