Amending Title 12 (Commerce and Trade) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, requiring responsible franchise practices; conferring powers and duties upon the Department of Community and Economic Development; and establishing remedies and penalties. Click to download the full Pennsylvania Fair Franchising House Bill
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The 2014 federal minimum wage will remain unchanged at $7.25 per hour for non-tipped employees, and $2.13 per hour for tipped employees. However, one state’s minimum wage will increase on December 31, 2013 and eight states have announced their minimum wage will increase on January 1, 2014. Moreover, one state has proposed an increase, effective…
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As if the daily tasks of running your Dunkin’ Donuts aren’t enough to keep you busier than busy, ever-changing laws and regulations can add more stress to your days. From attempted bans on soda products and successful bans on foam cups to calls for increased minimum wage and fees on worker immigration programs, it pays…
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When New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno walked to the podium at Caesar’s Atlantic City last month, she knew she was facing a friendly room. The men and women – many of whom scurried to find seats as Guadagno’s keynote address began – were all connected to the Dunkin’ system, and they soon learned that Dunkin’…
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Hugs, tears and remembrances punctuated the third annual DDIFO Franchise Owners Hall of Fame Dinner and Gala held during the National Conference in Atlantic City. Six individuals, including the first woman, were recognized for their lifetime contributions to the Dunkin’ system. Amrit Patel, who came to the United States in 1970 from Gujarat, India and…
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The scope and reach of community programs supported by Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees is as impressive as it is impactful. The Dunkin’ Donuts & Baskin-Robbins Community Foundation, which this summer announced another $205,300 in grants to support organizations in the mid-Atlantic region, has helped to raise more than $1 million for non-profits throughout New York, New…
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Every Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee I’ve ever met talks proudly about the charitable donations their business makes to community organizations. Whether it’s supporting the girls’ soccer team, or buying an ad in a program book or selling car wash tickets for the Boys Club, a franchise owner has many choices for how to be a good…
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For more than a decade, United Capital Business Lending (UCBL) has been providing financing to Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees. A direct national lender, UCBL focuses on arming multi-unit franchisees with capital to expand their business. Its team provides unparalleled service and industry expertise, while offering DDIFO members competitive pricing and discounted fees. Financing up to $20…
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Building on more than 15 years of service to the Dunkin’ Donuts community, the franchise specialists at Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. are dedicated to becoming the region’s recognized leader in providing compliance and business consulting services to Dunkin’ franchisees. The firm’s list of comprehensive services includes business valuations; audited, reviewed and compiled financial statements; individual…
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It’s no surprise that Starkweather & Shepley is one of the original DDIFO Sponsors since the insurance broker has worked with Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees for more than three decades. “We aim to provide unparalleled coverage, pricing and risk management services to our clients and can customize policies from the nation’s premier carriers,” said VP Sabrina…
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