Thankfully the worst of the coronavirus pandemic – with its requisite business restrictions, lockdowns and mask mandates – appears to be contained to our rear view mirror. So, as we settle in to something that resembles ‘normal’, I thought this would be an opportune time for us to look at how franchisor/franchisee relationships are holding…
Read More »DDIFO is looking forward to hosting its annual Northeast Regional Member Meeting on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 12 Noon to 3:30 PM at the Framingham Hotel and Conference Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. The program, “A New Direction: The Outlook on Trump, the Market & Dunkin’ Brands”, will feature small business expert, author, columnist and…
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Franchise legislation can provide fundamental protections for franchisees. Franchise agreements are often non-negotiable and provide few rights for franchisees. The fine print of franchise agreements is by, of, and for the franchisor. Without franchise statutes, franchisees’ rights are usually limited by the terms of the franchise agreement. What can franchise legislation do to overcome the…
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Since joining DDIFO, I’ve encouraged many to join and strengthen the organization even as they strengthen their own prospects for success. Thankfully, many of them have. Others didn’t recognize the need for an independent franchisee association, telling me, “Relations with the brand are good,” or “We don’t need insurance from the brand.” I’ve preached that…
Read More »And big doings they were over the past couple of weeks when the annual DDIFO review of the Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Agreement revealed significant changes to the all-important document. After the issues were raised and band-aid fixes deemed insufficient to resolve the many problems created by the unilateral changes, the company agreed to rescind the…
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