January 4, 2013, DURHAM, NC – PlotWatt, the Durham-based technology company that provides energy management solutions to quick serve restaurant (QSR) released new energy management tools optimized for Dunkin’ Donuts in the latest version of its software product. Using patent-pending technology which computes itemized appliance-level energy consumption of all major electrical appliances without attached appliance-level hardware, PlotWatt…
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…
Every Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner knows that building a new store or doing a remodel is a gargantuan venture with many moving parts. As such, it requires keen management with precise attention to detail. Where can you turn for help managing such a project and rest assured that every detail will be attended to according to your schedule and financial plan? Look no further than DDIFO Sponsor Paramount Restaurant Supply Corp.
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.
Ed Shanahan to take over Franchisee Organization Bellingham, MA – The DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), which represents the largest independent association of Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners in the US, is pleased to announce the appointment of Edwin Shanahan as the new Executive Director of the organization. Shanahan officially starts on July 30, 2012 and…
With Dunkin’ Brands setting its sights on improving the in-store guest experience, franchise owners are on the hunt for the best products and services to achieve this goal. Enter DDIFO Sponsor Hi-Tech Sound. You may be familiar with Hi-Tech’s drive-thru and surveillance system products and services, but did you know they also offer guest Wi-Fi…
Ross Holicker of ROI Events Management, has been planning and running large-scale events for a quarter century. He says his most important job is to make sure every detail is addressed, so attendees and exhibitors can focus their attention on the business at hand. “You have to put yourself in their shoes. What do they need to know about parking or registration? That’s our job. We have to make sure all those details are worked out ahead of time and that we are available to sort out any problems that might arise,” said Holicker, president of ROI Event Management. This year DDIFO has selected ROI Events Management to manage the National Members Conference at Mohegan Sun on September 27 and 28.
DDIFO knows that every Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owner is heavily invested in and takes pride in food and beverage safety and quality. However, factors like employee turnover, foot traffic and multiple language requirements can make it difficult to maintain consistent cleaning and sanitation standards. Enter DDIFO Sponsor Ecolab, a global company that has worked with Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees for 10 years and is eager to expand these relationships to provide the best cleaning and sanitation solutions.
With the deadline approaching for all Dunkin’ Donuts shops to install Radiant POS and MAC peripherals, DDIFO wants its members to be aware of a valuable but time-sensitive package that simplifies the process and offers future savings. It is essential that franchise owners apply for this special program by May 31 to ensure timely order processing.
QSR Magazine reports that R.F. Technologies, Inc. of Buffalo Grove, IL (DDIFO Sponsor) is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Tondelli to their team as Vice President of Sales.