Nobody ever thought it would happen. After all, hurricanes aren’t supposed to hit Queens, New York. But in October, 2012, Hurricane Sandy had a mind of its own. This Category 3 Superstorm became one of the most deadly and destructive hurricanes of the Atlantic season and the second costliest hurricane in United States history, to…
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The Cain family took Superstorm Sandy as an opportunity to expand and help rebuild the Rockaways
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When Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno walked to the podium at Caesar’s Atlantic City last month, she knew she was facing a friendly room. She has an appreciation for Dunkin’ franchisees—as small business owners who create jobs and pay taxes. And, in a state that is still reeling from Hurricane Sandy, she views them as beacons in the storm. She said thank you because, in her words, “Dunkin’ Donuts saved lives after Sandy.”
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The horrific conflagration that devastated two seaside communities on the New Jersey shore yesterday serves as a sad reminder of what prompted DDIFO to look at moving our National Conference to Atlantic City this year – our desire to help New Jersey and its seaside tourism industry recover from the devastation wrought by last year’s…
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The 2013 National Conference and Hall of Fame Awards Gala is shaping up as DDIFO’s best ever as the independent association of Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners meets to explore business issues and examine relevant regulatory and legal trends. Franchisees will be buzzing about higher payroll taxes, soda bans, and paid sick leave.
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Kim Guadagno is not just the first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor in the state of New Jersey; she is also the first lieutenant governor since the Colonial Era. Originally from Iowa, Guadagno earned a reputation as a corruption fighter during her years as a United States Attorney, Assistant Attorney General and Deputy Director…
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On behalf of the City of Atlantic City, it is indeed a pleasure to welcome the Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO) to Atlantic City on the special occasion of their National Conference, to be held September 16-18, 2013 at Caesars Atlantic City.
At this time, I wish to take the opportunity to personally thank DDIFO for selecting Atlantic City as the destination for their National Conference.
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DDIFO continues to add exciting components to our lineup for the 2013 National Conference. This week we confirmed that New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will address DDIFO attendees on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:00 AM. Lt. Governor Guardano also serves the Garden State as its Secretary of State and leads the Christie administration’s efforts to revive economic…
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As we enter into the summer months, we look forward with anticipation to barbeques, sun-filled days, beaches, vacations – and plans to attend the DDIFO National Conference. For the last few years, the conference was held at the Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut and the speaking outline for the conference was kept…
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