DDIFO Midwest District Member Meeting Agenda + Board Meeting

Hyatt Rosemont O’Hare  9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Register Today 9:00AM-1:00 PM –  Quarterly Meeting, DDIFO Board of Directors (All are welcome!) 2:00PM-2:15 PM – Welcome Ed Shanahan, Executive Director, DDIFO “A New Direction – A New Effectiveness!” A presentation on the status of the organization, its current position, and its future direction.  Speakers…

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DDIFO Selects Atlantic City to Host National Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Franchisees Offer Support for Jersey Shore Recovery April 24, 2013 Bellingham, MA— Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners from across the system will gather at Caesar’s Atlantic City this fall for the National Meeting of DDIFO, the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchisee Association. It’s the first time the meeting will be held outside of New…

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At cops’ request, Dunkin’ Donuts stays open

Originally Published on Boston.com It was clear amidst the chaos Friday which was the hometown coffee chain. On block after block of the Boston’s Financial District and Downtown Crossing, Starbucks shops went dark as the city locked down, spurred by a manhunt for the second marathon bombing suspect. Dunkin’ Donuts stayed open. Law enforcement asked…

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Dunkin’ Donuts donates $100K to Boston Marathon fund

Dunkin’ Donuts announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston to support families of those impacted by Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. The fund was announced this week by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Additionally, Boston-area Dunkin’ franchisees have been and will continue to support emergency workers in…

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Dunkin’ Donuts donates to Food Bank

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A well-known coffee shop and bakery has teamed up with local professional sports teams to help feed the hungry. Dunkin’ Donuts has partnered with the Syracuse Crunch, the Syracuse Silver Knights and the Syracuse Chiefs to benefit the Food Bank of Central New York. Dunkin’ has pledged to donate one pound of…

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eTemp

Amid constantly rising operational costs, eTemp™ offers franchisees one effortless solution that instantly generates savings. A device for commercial refrigerators, eTemp upgrades the unit’s thermostat to run according to actual food temperature instead of air temperature. The NSF-certified device reduces refrigeration energy consumption by 20% and extends compressor life by cutting start triggers in half.…

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Mood

Mood, formerly Muzak, helps Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners connect powerfully with guests through media and sensory content, social and mobile applications, and technology-based solutions. Mood offers an exclusive catalog of 100+ family-friendly music programs—including eight specifically recommended for Dunkin’ Donuts—and two premium sound system packages designed for Dunkin’ Brands. Optional integrated on-site messaging creates a…

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Ecolab

EcoLab has worked with Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees for over 10 years, providing industry-leading cleaning and sanitation solutions. EcoLab’s KAY® Filter Pouch Cleaner is a patented technology that makes cleaning coffee and tea equipment as easy as brewing a pot. Used daily, it prevents rancid oil accumulation, preserving beverage quality and maintaining brewing equipment. The teabag-like…

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Caribou confirms: 80 stores closing, 88 becoming Peet’s

According to the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. will close 80 stores nationwide and rebrand another 88 under the banner of its corporate cousin, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, in a restructuring that will cut the chain’s footprint by more than 25 percent. News of the closings filtered out throughout the weekend, as employees posted signs…

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