The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) this week announced that a four-day National Small Business Virtual Summit has been scheduled for the week of May 2 through May 5. Beginning on Monday, May 2, the summit will feature a plethora of virtual events throughout the week, each of which will provide guidance and focus on…
Read More »On Monday, April 4, we will host an outstanding – and very timely – CFA webinar entitled “Encroachment and Cannibalization in Franchising!” This don’t-miss one-hour program, beginning at 1:00 PM EDT, will feature top franchise attorney Robert Zarco, founding partner of the nationally renowned law firm Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito P.A. He will discuss…
Read More »It’s time to take out your calendars and make sure you’re clear to attend the next CFA Webinar that DDIFO will host on Monday, April 4, 2022. Always a critically important and timely subject, “Encroachment and Cannibalization in Franchising” will begin promptly at 1:00 EDT and will feature preeminent franchisee attorney, Robert Zarco, founding partner…
Read More »Just a last minute reminder that we’re only one week away from the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation 11th Annual Northeast Gala – “Joy is the Jackpot” – sponsored by the Northeast Chapter on April 1 at 6:00 PM at the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel and Casino in Everett, Massachusetts. Register here to attend this…
Read More »Time is of the essence for those who want to attend the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation 11th Annual Northeast Gala – “Joy is the Jackpot” – sponsored by the Northeast Chapter on April 1 at 6:00 PM at the Encore Boston Harbor Hotel and Casino in Everett, Massachusetts. Register here to attend this don’t-miss…
Read More »As we know from the recent experience that Starbucks stores have gone through and that we’ve reported on above, efforts to unionize have been increasing at an unprecedented rate. From your local union branch to the White House, franchised businesses are being targeted for unionization across the country. In timely response, the Coalition of Franchisee…
Read More »Due to some personal scheduling commitments coupled with school vacation being held next week, we will not be publishing Small Regular No Sugar! next Friday. Our next issue will be published the following week, on Friday, March 4, 2022. Thank you for your understanding and stay well!
Read More »The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) has tweaked its schedule for the 2022 CFA Lobby Day at the Nation’s Capital by moving it back one day to June 22, 2022. The move ensures that a vast majority of Representatives and Senators in Congress will be in Washington and available for member meetings at that time.…
Read More »As DDIFO gets ready to (hopefully) resurrect in-person meetings in the coming months, we wanted to share some survey results from the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. The Forecast annually measures sentiment within the meetings industry relating in-person meeting activities, meeting industry growth, meeting value and trends among other data. Two-thirds of respondents (67%)…
Read More »As the year-end rapidly approaches, it’s important that we not lose sight of those actions we can take that can really make a difference. In that vein, heading into the third week of December might be the right time to make that final contribution to the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation. The foundation needs your…
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