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October 28th & 29th, 2019 DDIFO Conference Home At 6.7 million square feet, Foxwoods Resort and Casino is larger than the Pentagon. Since it opened – first as a high-stakes bingo hall in 1986 and then as a full-fledged casino in 1992 – Foxwoods has raked in billions of dollars in revenue. This year, Foxwoods…
Read MoreOctober 28th & 29th, 2019 DDIFO Conference Home For the ninth straight year, DDIFO will recognize those franchisees that have made significant contributions to the brand by inducting them into the DDIFO Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are Tony Salema, Peter Marcovich and Barkat Gillani. Tony Salema Dunkin’ is a family affair for Tony…
Read MoreAs we officially wind down the summer months, now is a great time to focus on our professional needs and move our business interests forward with the 2019 DDIFO National Conference. We have extended our special summer pricing by 1 week! Save money and register by Tuesday, September 10th. Visit the National Conference website today for more information or…
Read MoreEvery year, the DDIFO Franchise Owners Hall of Fame honors those franchisees who have made significant and lasting contributions to build the Dunkin’ Donuts brand. This year’s inductees are Adrian Gaspar, Jose Salema, and Rod Valencia. Adrian Gaspar Long before he held the keys to his own shops, Adrian Gaspar had roots in franchising. His…
Read MoreOf the many notable discussions featured at the DDIFO National Conference, one that got especially heated centered on the National DCP and overall supply chain trends. Attorney Sarah Walters, special counsel for Foley & Lardner, explained why supply chain management is so integral to a successful franchised system. She said increased regulatory and product liability…
Read MoreFrom Butter v. Margarine to Blueberry Filling to Wage & Hour With the rapid proliferation of class action lawsuits against small business men and women around the country, it becomes that much more imperative for the franchise owner community to be totally prepared to respond quickly and correctly upon first learning of a possible lawsuit…
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Monday, June 11
11:00 am
The Phantom Gourmet: Current Trends and Regulations in the Restaurant Environment
Phantom Gourmet founder & CEO Dave Andelman
11:45 am
Lunch in the Franchise Solutions Marketplace
1:15 pm
Encroachment, Impact of Private Equity &
Other Legal Trends Impacting Your Business
Attorney Robert Zarco – Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, P.A.
2:15 pm
Refreshment Break in the Franchise Solutions Marketplace
2:30 pm
Delivering The Goods: A Supply Chain Discussion
Attorney Sarah Walters, Special Counsel, Foley Gardere, Foley & Lardner LLP
3:30 pm
The Next Generation Store: A Cautionary Tale
An open discussion on Next Generation Stores lead by John Motta
4:00 pm
ICE IMAGE Program
Fostering Compliance through Education and Partnership
5:00 pm
Welcome Reception in the Ultra VIP Lounge, Masquerade Club
7:00 pm
Dinner on your own
Tuesday, June 12
8:00 am
Complete Hot Breakfast in the Franchise Solutions Marketplace
9:00 am
A 3-Dimensional Look at Dunkin’
Panel Discussion featuring:
Nicole Miller Regan, Managing Director/Sell-Side Analyst, Piper Jaffray
Michael Kelter, Managing Director, First Manhattan
John Gordon, Principal, Pacific Management Consulting & DDIFO Restaurant Analyst
Moderated by: Matt Ellis, Principal, Ellis Strategies
10:00 am
Navigating Class Action Lawsuits: Butter v Margarine, Blueberries v Filling, and others
Attorney Diane Saunders, Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Attorney Christopher Menihan, Lisa Sousa, LTD
11:00 am
Refreshment Break in the Franchise Solutions Marketplace
11:30 am
Closing Keynote Address
Andrew Puzder, former CEO, CKE Restaurants
12:30 pm
Hall of Fame Luncheon
Honoring the 2018 induction of Adrian Gaspar, Jose Salema and Rod Valencia
2:30 pm
Conference Concludes