DDIFO Sponsor Plotwatt, the Durham based Technology Company that provides energy management solutions to businesses and homeowners throughout the United States, has been invited to present its data, technology innovations, and results to the White House Office of Technology and the Department of Energy as part of the Green Button Initiative. The DOE’s Green Button…
For the fourth consecutive year, Dunkin’ Donuts and the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will partner for the “Purple with a Purpose” campaign to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Action Day on Sept. 21. Dunkin’ Donuts will host an in-restaurant campaign to raise funds during the week of Sept. 16-22. Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees and guests have raised more than $50,000 for the campaign since 2009.
Sara Dorn of the Battle Creek Enquirer writes Tom Winchell said “cheers and tears” have been the reactions of loyal Dunkin’ Donuts patrons when they hear he will close his doors Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. after 37 years as Urbandale’s doughnut man.
Betty Lin-Fisher of the Akron Beacon Journal the franchise owner for new Dunkin’ Donuts stores in the Akron area and other parts of Northeast Ohio is halfway through his goal of adding 22 locations and says the market is doing well. “The brand has done a really good job,” said Ken Blum. “Our name is Dunkin’ Donuts, but we’re probably better known for our coffee than for our doughnuts.”
Blue MauMau – Janet Sparks reports at Blue MauMau that Franchisees of the Independent Association of Massage Envy Regional Developers, Inc announced yesterday that they are looking for a new franchisor owner, one with whom they can form a long-term strategic alliance and collaborative relationship. Sentinel Capital Partners, owner of franchisor Message Envy since December 2009,…
Adam Goldman a Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owner in New Jersey from time to time will submit tips on creative ways to increase sales and profits, you can contact Adam via email: agoldman@babsonpartners.com Summer presents franchisees with a great opportunity to let guests try many of Dunkin’s new Coolatta flavors, however being a frozen beverage this…
Since the beginning, Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners have taken great pride in their business. Whether it’s one shop or a large network, franchisees don’t see this as a job. For many it is a family affair that extends to long-time friends and colleagues. This year DDIFO is honoring six individuals for their lasting impression to the Dunkin’ Donuts system. They make up the 2012 class of inductees into the Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Hall of Fame.
United Capital Business Lending, a DDIFO Sponsor and a national business lender specializing in franchise finance, announced that it provided $3,700,000 to Dunkin’ owner, Velocity Brands Holdings, LLC. United Capital refinanced eight locations for the Florida-based franchisee, and provided funds to acquire six existing Dunkin’ stores.
Nigel Travis, Dunkin’ Brands chief executive, sits down with Paul Vigna to discuss commodity prices and how the coffee chain is dealing with mounting competition from Starbucks and McDonald’s.
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