We’ve seen a mixed bag when it comes to economic news over the past few weeks with consumer prices continuing to rise at restaurants but restaurant spending stagnating through August. According to the Consumer Price Index report for August as released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), prices at full-service restaurants rose by 0.6%…
Read More »Small business owners, some of whom are just getting their business back on its feet, are a bit more optimistic about the future while at the same time, equally concerned about inflation and increasing operating costs. A Job Creators Network Foundation poll, the June Monthly Monitor, released last week showed that only 9% reported recovering…
Read More »The Coalition of Franchisee Associations (CFA) continues its work on behalf of franchise owners from an array of different brands across the country under the leadership of Dunkin’ franchisee and CFA Chairman John Motta. Over the past few weeks, an Op-Ed co-authored by Motta along with Alfredo Ortiz, President and CEO of the Job Creators…
Read More »On the very subject of job creation and economic news, don’t forget that the President and CEO of the Job Creators Network, Alfredo Ortiz, will be headlining the DDIFO National Conference at the end of this month. Alfredo Ortiz will give the opening keynote address, entitled Making a Difference in Washington – How Small Business…
Read More »Early bird pricing is still available for Dunkin’ franchise owners to attend the 2019 DDIFO National Conference at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut on October 28 & 29, 2019. Madyson Smith, Account Manager at SMG and Nicole Wright, SMG Director of Client Services will pair up and present “Diving Deeper into the GSS and…
Read More »Early bird pricing is available for Dunkin’ franchise owners to attend the 2019 DDIFO National Conference at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut on October 28 & 29, 2019. One of the exceptional panels we will present this year is Dunkin’, Its Competitors and Wall Street – A Look at Today and Tomorrow. The panel,…
Read More »You can still get yourself registered for the 2019 DDIFO National Conference at early bird discounted pricing by registering today. This year’s event will be held at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Connecticut on October 28 & 29, 2019. We’re finalizing the program agenda now and will soon be announcing the complete program, which…
Read More »The first email announcement fliers went out last week announcing the Job Creators Network President and CEO Alfredo Ortiz will headline the 2019 DDIFO National Conference being held at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino on October 28 & 29, 2019. Registration is now officially open and special early bird pricing is available throughout the summer.…
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Looks like it could be a long, hot and potentially expensive summer for Dunkin’ and other quick service franchise owners around the country. SeveraLabor and activist groups have been on a roll around the country, championing proposals that push up costs for franchise owners and other small business owners. Launched nearly a decade ago, the…
Read More »One of the main groups responsible for successfully lobbying for passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act last December was the Job Creators Network, (JCN) and the organization continues to underscore the benefits of the legislation. Toward that end, JCN has continued its national bus tour rallying further support for tax cuts and underscoring…
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