
DDIFO Special Report: DNKN S1 Analyst Review
DDIFO asked a restaurant stock analyst to review the recnt S1 filed by Dunkin’ Brands. DDIFO Members Only!
Read More »DDIFO asked a restaurant stock analyst to review the recnt S1 filed by Dunkin’ Brands. DDIFO Members Only!
Read More »Maintaining the proper insurance coverage at the best price is a challenging proposition. DDIFO Sponsor KK Insurance Agency stands ready to streamline the process for you with its one-stop shop approach and specialized Dunkin’ Donuts program. KK Insurance Agency is headquartered in New Jersey, but insures restaurants and other businesses in all 50 states. Dunkin’…
Read More »Three years ago, DDIFO changed its board structure to better respond to the needs of its membership. Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners would no longer make up the Board of Directors; instead, a board comprised of outside professionals, would manage the direction of DDIFO. Attorney Kevin McCarthy, former vice president of development and operations for Dunkin’…
Read More »DDIFO President Jim Coen has hired Kim Margolis as Executive Coordinator. Kim brings more than 15 years of corporate, community and civic experience in marketing and event management as well as a background working with member-based organizations. In her new role with DDIFO, Kim will assist with administering sponsorship and membership programs, including organizing members’…
Read More »Thousands of Dunkin’ Donuts franchises are expected to undergo remodels in the next three years. Many operators agreed to remodel stores as a condition of extending their term with Dunkin’ Brands but, in many cases, franchisees have been unable to find attractive lending terms that don’t diminish cash flow.
Read More »As part of a community partnership program and a continued commitment to local education, Dunkin’ Donuts franchisees will award 100 scholarships worth $1,000 each to qualified high school seniors in Connecticut. This is the seventh year of a very successful scholarship program that has donated more than $600,000 to Connecticut students.
Read More »John Motta has a passion for politics. The Chairman of the new Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners Federal Political Action Committee (DDFO FedPAC) has never run for office, nor does he plan to. Motta operates a 20-store network in New Hampshire and Virginia; he’s been a Dunkin’ franchisee since 1980. But, his passion is quite evident when he talks about the political efforts for which he’s volunteered.
Read More »As we all keep our eyes peeled for the lowest price on gas at the pump,you might want to take a moment to look at what you’re paying for electricity and natural gas in your shops. Did you know that choosing a different supplier could save you serious money? DDIFO Sponsor Glacial Energy is not only doing its best to make sure you know your options; if you choose to become a customer, the company continually works to keep down your energy costs.
Read More »DDIFO is pleased to announce that Kevin Bruce, CEO, of the National Distribution Commitment Partnership (NDCP) and Dan Field of Morgan, Brown, Joy will be the featured speaker at the March 3rd, Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners meeting in Westborough, MA. The meeting is open to all Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners, advance registration is requested.
Read More »GE Capital, Franchise Finance a DDIFO Sponsor, provides $5.8 million in financing to Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee, First Cup, LLC. The facility includes a $4.1 million term loan and a $1.7 million development line of credit, which together will refinance existing debt and provide capital for restaurant expansion. Funding was provided through GE Capital, Franchise Finance’s bank affiliate, GE Capital Financial Inc.
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