The Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owner Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the success of Dunkin’ Donuts. Inductees have gone above and beyond to help build Dunkin’ Donuts to the esteem the brand enjoys today. For over 50 years Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise owners have worked hard and long hours, invested their resources, and involved…
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Every year, the DDIFO Franchise Owners Hall of Fame honors those franchisees who have made significant and lasting contributions to build the Dunkin’ Donuts brand. This year’s inductees are Adrian Gaspar, Jose Salema, and Rod Valencia. Adrian Gaspar Long before he held the keys to his own shops, Adrian Gaspar had roots in franchising. His…
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Of the many notable discussions featured at the DDIFO National Conference, one that got especially heated centered on the National DCP and overall supply chain trends. Attorney Sarah Walters, special counsel for Foley & Lardner, explained why supply chain management is so integral to a successful franchised system. She said increased regulatory and product liability…
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This issue of Independent Joe is our 50th issue. DDIFO first published “Indy Joe” back in the spring of 2009 as a 16-page quarterly publication. The cover of the inaugural issue teased a feature on the benefits of mediation versus litigation, along with a photo insert of Brad Pitt carrying a medium cup of Dunkin’…
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From Butter v. Margarine to Blueberry Filling to Wage & Hour With the rapid proliferation of class action lawsuits against small business men and women around the country, it becomes that much more imperative for the franchise owner community to be totally prepared to respond quickly and correctly upon first learning of a possible lawsuit…
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Delivering on our commitment to bring you the best and most interesting and relevant presentations at the 2018 DDIFO National Conference, we are pleased to announce that The Phantom Gourmet will join us and present the opening keynote address on Monday, June 11! Dave Andelman, CEO, founded The Phantom Gourmet, Inc. back when he began graduate school. In…
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Attorney Robert Zarco, who just won an $8.8 million award for his franchisee client from El Pollo Loco, will speak on encroachment, the impact of private equity and other growing legal trends at the DDIFO National Conference in New Orleans! Zarco’s victory in the California case against El Pollo Loco is a landmark decision, and…
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Franchisees know how complicated their businesses are in the hyper competitive US market place. Competition for customers, employees, good sites and money, as well as for great franchisee partners and the attention of the Brand is great. We have your opportunity in New Orleans to hear from and ask questions of 3 experts with 3…
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Of the millions of people who travel to New Orleans every year, you might be surprised to learn that less than 15 percent visit for a conference, convention or trade show. While the influx of business travelers continues to swell, along with all other visitors to this fun-loving and historic city, so do the vacation…
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Get ready for some spicy Cajun food and toe-tapping jazz – this year’s DDIFO National Conference is taking it south to New Orleans. This might be one of the best years to visit: It’s the city’s 300th birthday. And this is a city that knows how to party. “It’s more than just Mardi Gras,” says…
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