Marketing Professor Joins Dunkin Franchisee Association Board

Bellingham, MA (Blue MauMau) —The DD Independent Franchise Owners Group, the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners, has appointed Professor Patrick Kaufmann, a marketing professor of Boston University, to its Board of Directors.

Kaufmann holds a BA in Economics from Georgetown University, a JD from Boston College Law School, an MBA from Wharton, and a Ph.D. in Marketing from Northwestern University.  Prior to joining Boston University, he was on the faculty of the Harvard Business School and Georgia State University, and practiced law in Boston.

Speaking of his appointment, Kaufmann stated, "I look forward to assisting the DDIFO Board in its efforts to help franchisees operate profitably in this difficult economic environment."

Kevin McCarthy, the Chairman of the Board of the DDIFO, echoes Professor Kaufmann's comments, "Pat's impressive professional background, combined with his collaborative and creative business style, makes for an excellent strategic fit with both the mission and franchisee membership of DDIFO".