As we come out of the coronavirus pandemic isolation, it seems timely to remind ourselves of ways we can help support others who’ve not been as fortunate. One perfect way would be to support the Joy in Childhood Foundation (JiCF). Next Wednesday, July 14 is the deadline to register for next Saturday’s Polo for Joy…
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April 22, 2021 marked day four of Dealmakers Week, presented by Franchise Times. It was also the day the magazine announced its 2020 Deal of the Year. Not surprisingly, the award went to Inspire Brands for its $11.3 billion purchase of Dunkin’ Brands. On hand to receive the award was David Pipes, Inspire Brands chief…
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His friends thought he’d be too embarrassed, but Rob Wessel is up for anything that will help him do good and help others. That’s why they bet Wessel $100 he wouldn’t walk around his neighborhood in his Dunkin’ onesie—a white jumpsuit emblazoned all over with the iconic pink and orange Dunkin’ logo. “I said, ‘I…
Read More »The Joy in Childhood Foundation announced that it has begun processing applications for cash grants for summer camps offering services for children with illnesses. The grants can be as much as $500,000 and in the past have been awarded to such facilities as Camp Sunshine, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp and Camp Okizu,…
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As job requirements go, these are unusual by most standards. Candidates must complete a rigorous six to 18 month-long training program, possess the skill and experience to spread joy wherever they go and, yes, have a wagging tail. That’s just some of what it takes to become a service dog for the Dunkin’ Joy in…
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As job requirements go, these are unusual by most standards. Candidates must complete a rigorous six to 18 month-long training program, possess the skill and experience to spread joy wherever they go and, yes, have a wagging tail. That’s just some of what it takes to become a service dog for the Dunkin’ Joy in…
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Each year at the turn of the calendar, we see an abundance of stories recapping the year that was. The Year in Review gives us a chance to review what has happened, what we’ve accomplished and where we’ve failed to reach our objectives over the past 12 months. Though generally vanilla and predictable, the Year…
Read More »With the opening of its 100th store in California, Dunkin’ is back as promised in the Golden State. And, that same store is testing two new kiosks, the 9th Next Gen store in the country to feature the self-ordering technology. And on another subject, with the warmer summer weather, we want to remind you of…
Read More »The Joy in Childhood Foundation will be at its busiest over the next couple of months with a number of fundraising golf and cricket tournaments on tap. Make your plans now to help the foundation meet its fundraising goals. The Ramblewood Country Club in Mt. Laurel, NJ will host the New York & Central Atlantic…
Read More »Subscribers to our semi-monthly magazine, Independent Joe, will not want to miss our next issue, which should be in your mailbox next week. In addition to our regular features, we’ll also cover the Cannabis Craze and its impact on QSRs, some Next Gen development issues and take a look at the Week of Joy event…
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