It was never easy running a quick-service franchise. But over the past few months, the lives of Dunkin’ franchise owners have gotten infinitely more complicated. Franchisees already had their hands full before the coronavirus crisis hit keeping customers happy, keeping employees satisfied, and keeping bottom lines healthy—all while negotiating the challenges posed by various federal,…
Read More »It has long been debated what impact minimum wage increases actually have on job prospects for those same low income individuals the minimum wage is designed to help. A study released a few weeks ago by the Employment Policies Institute (EPI) says that California raising the minimum wage as it has could cost the state…
Read More »In the face of serious labor shortages affecting many industries, but especially fast food establishments, the economy added 261,000 jobs in October, a good number, but still less than the 310,000 projected for the month. There was much chatter last week about JAB Holdings again looking at buying Dunkin Brands, but that chatter died down…
Read More »During the month of February, the nation’s restaurant industry added just under 59,000 jobs to the nation’s economy, the 60th consecutive month of strong job growth within the industry. According to a report by the National Restaurant Association, the industry added over 150,000 jobs within the last three months alone and it is projecting the…
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