The annual CFA Forum and Lobby Day in Washington DC is an excellent opportunity for members to speak with their Senators and Representatives in Congress and advise them of the issues and concerns of the franchising community. The event will be held on May 6 and 7 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington,…
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We advised a few weeks ago that there were franchisees with a number of different brands looking to meet with other franchisees in both North Carolina and New Jersey in order to network and possibly discuss issues of mutual interest. We have heard from several of you interested in participating and wanted to make sure…
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Speaking of the Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA), their annual CFA Forum and Lobby Day in Washington DC has been scheduled and registration is now open. CFA Lobby Day presents an exceptional opportunity for members to speak with their Senators and Representatives in Congress and advise them of the issues and concerns of the franchising…
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Inventory, staffing, making donuts and beyond are all part of your daily routine and work as a franchise owner, so keeping up with laws and regulations that might affect your Dunkin’ Donuts shops can be mind-boggling and time consuming. Don’t fret. DDIFO works hard to stay on top of matters like minimum wage increases and…
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Subject to the proverbial “study”, the New York City Council last week passed an ordinance setting up the likely ban of polystyrene foam throughout the nation’s largest city. The bill allows lawmakers to ban styrofoam if the Sanitation Department finds after a year-long study that it can’t be recycled effectively. The objectivity of the study…
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DDIFO’s previously announced member’s meeting in Richmond, VA and scheduled for January 15 has been cancelled in light of a conflicting DAC meeting just announced last week, but also being held on January 15. If there is sufficient interest, we will look at other possible dates in the future when we may be able to…
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The Consumer Affairs Committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly held their hearing this week on HB 1620, a fair franchising proposal sponsored by state representative Peter Dailey, a former Quiznos franchisee. About 2 dozen franchisees from a broad array of brands listened as DDIFO and CFA Chairman Keith Miller supported passage of the initiative. As…
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The House Consumer Affairs Committee of the Pennsylvania Legislature will hear public testimony next Tuesday, November 19 at 9:30 AM on HB 1620 in Room 140 of the Main Capital Building in Harrisburg. Click here to write to the committee members and to ask their support of HB 1620. If any franchise owners would be available…
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Read More »Election day this past Tuesday, New Jersey voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot initiative increasing the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.25 effective January, 2014, but more importantly amending the state constitution to index the minimum wage to inflation. A similar bill was vetoed earlier this year by Governor Chris Christie, who interestingly was overwhelmingly…
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