Dunkin’ affiliates continue to earn well-deserved recognition across their industry niches and to that end, we’re happy to add our congratulations to multi-unit Dunkin franchisee Rob Branca on his selection as one of the Top Franchise Influencers for 2021. Rob joins New Hampshire and Virginia franchisee John Motta in receiving the designation this year. We…
Read More »Our last reminder about member dues payments . . . today is the final day to opt-in or opt-out of DDIFO dues payment through the National DCP – the window to authorize payment through the DCP closes at the close of business today, Friday February 11. To reiterate the process, the Member Communication sent out…
Read More »DDIFO members are reminded that the window for National DCP payment of the DDIFO annual dues closes next Friday, February 11. To reiterate the process, the Member Communication sent out by the DCP on January 17 provides the link for new members to authorize DCP payment directly to DDIFO, however new members must specifically authorize…
Read More »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…
Read More »For Dunkin’ franchise owners looking to join DDIFO for 2019 and have the National DCP process their annual membership investment must complete the NDCP authorization of DDIFO dues payment survey before the close of business today, February 1. Franchise owner members who have previously authorized the payments need not do anything and your membership investment…
Read More »Dunkin’ franchise owners should have received a notice from the National DCP this week advising that DCP authorization of DDIFO dues payments is now open until February 1. Franchise owner members who have previously authorized the payments need not do anything and the dues will renew. Those who want to have the DCP make their…
Read More »We were pleased to note that Dunkin’ has joined The Sustainable Coffee Challenge, a collaborative effort among companies, governments, NGOs, research institutions and others dedicated to making the coffee sector fully sustainable. In partnership with the franchisee-owned National DCP, the Dunkin’ supply cooperative, the chain will donate a percentage of sales from every pound of…
Read More »Arguably, the big news coming out of the Dunkin’ Brands global convention last week was the decision to change the name to Dunkin’ across the footprint effective in January. However, it was also announced that the National DCP has inked a five-year agreement with World Coffee Research (WRC) to support coffee sustainability efforts by the…
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Of the many notable discussions featured at the DDIFO National Conference, one that got especially heated centered on the National DCP and overall supply chain trends. Attorney Sarah Walters, special counsel for Foley & Lardner, explained why supply chain management is so integral to a successful franchised system. She said increased regulatory and product liability…
Read More »Small business confidence continues to build according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) as their monthly optimism index for February rose to a total score of 107.6, one of the highest ever. Respondents’ confidence was up across all of the 10 categories that the survey measures, with the one significant red flag being…
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