In the midst of the health care reform debate, a small provision—just a few lines in length—was added to the 2,400+ page document and went essentially unnoticed upon passage. This provision, which radically alters 1099 reporting, will place a substantial burden on companies and small businesses, in particular. E-mail your Members of Congress today and…
Read More »DDIFO has officially approved creating a Local Members Committee for Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners belonging to the Independent Association of Franchise Owners (IAFO) – representing 125 Dunkin’ Donuts stores in New York, New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. The Board has also voted to add IAFO Executive Director Tom Colitsas as a member of the DDIFO Board.
Read More »The Coalition of Franchisee Association held their Capital Hill Forum in Washington DC, July 15th – 17th attracting franchisee leaders from the Meineke, Hardees, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Super Cuts, Buffalo Wild Wings, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts franchise systems. Watch the slide show.
Read More »Franchise associations run the gambit from representing franchising firms, like the International Franchise Association largely does, to those who solely represent franchisees. Blue MauMau attempts to rank the ten best-known and influential franchise associations. When it comes to industrial might and lobbying power, the franchise industry is lopsided. A few big groups have the lion’s share.
Read More »The American Heritage Dictionary defines retaliate as, “To return like for like, especially evil for evil.” In life we are taught that one good turn deserves another. In franchising, many believe there is evil lurking when a franchisor decides it does not agree with the words or actions of one of its franchisees. This is especially so when the actions of the franchisor are based on that franchisee’s membership in or leadership of a franchisee association.
Read More »Asheesh Seth, the newest addition to the DDIFO’s Board of Directors, has been named vice-chairman of the board. The vote was counted at the most recent board meeting on June 22, 2010 and marks the first time DDIFO leadership has included a vice-chairman.
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We are pleased to introduce to you the Fifth Issue of Independent Joe, the quarterly magazine by DD Independent Franchise Owners for Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners. This issue was published in July 2010.
Read More »Kermit Pattison writes in the New York Times that Mr. Tessier had owned a liquor store for nearly a decade. He had a good credit score and a solid track record as a businessman in central Georgia. He assumed lenders would be happy to help. “I went to several banks and they acted like they could do loans,” Mr. Tessier said. “But when it came down to it, it was ridiculous. Ultimately, the terms and conditions were just outrageous.”
Read More »Franchise owners representing hundreds of stores in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland gathered at the Newark Sheraton Hotel on June 3, 2010 to learn about DDIFO and discuss issues ranging from franchise operations to brand behavior to estate planning.
Read More »Coming off the announcement that 400 Dunkin’ shops in the Chicago region have joined the DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), the organization will host a meeting for franchise owners in the New York Metro area and Mid-Atlantic region on Thursday June 3, 2010, at the Sheraton Hotel in Newark, NJ.
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