Although it initially announced the program back in early April, the Fed is still preparing for an official launch of its Main Street Lending Program, through which it will purchase some $600 billion in loans from eligible lenders. The program funds come from the Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law…
A number of states as well as local communities have begun offering their own loan programs to help businesses recover from the coronavirus shutdowns. For example, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a new $100 million loan program this past week entitled the New York Forward Loan Fund. Monies from the fund…
There’s just over one week left before the 2019 Northeast Regional DDIFO Meeting on April 23, 2019 at the Sheraton Needham Hotel in Needham, Massachusetts? In presenting The NextGen Store – From Finance to Staffing and Beyond, we’ll have Attorney Dan Field of the Boston law firm of Morgan Brown & Joy ready to talk…
Against this backdrop of increasing employer mandates, ever-rising taxes and new benefit requirements, isn’t it perfect timing for DDIFO to sponsor our 2019 Northeast Regional DDIFO Meeting on April 23, 2019 at the Sheraton Needham Hotel in Needham, Massachusetts? In presenting The NextGen Store – From Finance to Staffing and Beyond, we’ll have Attorney Dan…
Dunkin’ was getting its fair share of ink this week with a couple of noteworthy press releases. First off, Dunkin’ Brands returned from the holiday announcing the appointment of Tony Weisman as the new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for the Brand. He is a marketing veteran and former North American CEO of DigitasLBi, a global…
We remind our members that DDIFO member meetings begin on February 24 at the Tampa Airport Marriott with Streamlining the Dunkin’ Development, Transfer & Renovation Processes. The program will begin at 11:30 with lunch and features Dan Connelly, Managing Director of Joyal Capital Management, Attorney David Paris, partner with the law firm of Paris Ackerman…
Highly successful restauranteur Nick Varano, founder of The Varano Group and owner of some of the finest fine dining establishments in the Boston area, will close the 2015 National Conference with the keynote closing address on at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Varano, highly regarded in restaurant circles across the country, will cap off a…
United Capital Business Lending, a DDIFO Sponsor and a national business lender specializing in franchise finance, announced that it provided $3,700,000 to Dunkin’ owner, Velocity Brands Holdings, LLC. United Capital refinanced eight locations for the Florida-based franchisee, and provided funds to acquire six existing Dunkin’ stores.
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