In its annual ranking of Best States for Business 2013, Forbes Magazine has anointed Virgina as the best state in the country within which to do business. North Dakota, Utah, North Carolina and Colorado rounded out the top five. The full list in pictures is available here.
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Mixed in with the many stories of Dunkin’ expanding into the United Kingdom and continuing its Texas expansion, was news of the hiring of two new Dunkin’ Donuts Vice Presidents. David Starmer is VP – IT for Store Systems, and Paul Zaher has been added as the VP – IT for Marketing Systems. They will…
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Freedom Song Festival is being held Sunday, September 8, 2013! All proceeds benefit Veterans Inc.’s Food Service Programs. This year’s event, on the grounds of Independence Hall in Shrewsbury, features: Joshua Tree Dan Gabel and the Abletones The Jukebox Junkies Hero on Hold Nemes The Hip Swayers Dale LePage Learn More by visting the Veterns…
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As the battle continues between franchisor Steak ‘N Shake and some of its franchisees, a US District Court Judge this week granted the franchisees a restraining order against Steak ‘N Shake requiring the franchisor to restore the disabled systems to the two stores owned by the franchisees. The franchisor turned off the POS system and…
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Dunkin’ Donuts was featured in the Wall Street Journal special advertising section on August 19. In the article, Dunkin’s Grant Benson CFE, quoted pre-franchise fee costs to open of $420,000 and average unit volumes of $935,000. It should be noted that Dunkin’ is offering first 5 years royalty relief but the cost is pre-debt service,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Franchisees Offer Support for Jersey Shore Recovery April 24, 2013 Bellingham, MA— Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners from across the system will gather at Caesar’s Atlantic City this fall for the National Meeting of DDIFO, the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchisee Association. It’s the first time the meeting will be held outside of New…
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Originally Published on Boston.com It was clear amidst the chaos Friday which was the hometown coffee chain. On block after block of the Boston’s Financial District and Downtown Crossing, Starbucks shops went dark as the city locked down, spurred by a manhunt for the second marathon bombing suspect. Dunkin’ Donuts stayed open. Law enforcement asked…
Read More »Dunkin’ Donuts announced today that it has donated $100,000 to The One Fund Boston to support families of those impacted by Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings. The fund was announced this week by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Additionally, Boston-area Dunkin’ franchisees have been and will continue to support emergency workers in…
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With much sadness, DDIFO acknowledges the recent passing of Jason Dubinsky, a pioneer in the Dunkin’ Donuts system and a member of the DDIFO Hall of Fame. He passed away on April 3, 2013 in Florida. “Jay” was instrumental in the growth and development of Dunkin’ Donuts and throughout his 37 years in the system,…
Read More »(Reuters) – New York City’s ban on large sugary drinks from restaurants, movie theaters and other establishments was invalidated on Monday by a state judge as “arbitrary and capricious,” a day before it was to take effect. The 11-hour decision was a blow to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose top lawyer quickly vowed…
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