This could be a new business model for franchisee associations. I can anticipate certain benefits that may accrue by having professionals act in the best interests of their constituents. So long as the board stays plugged in to their members, I can foresee much progress for the DDIFO.

Best of luck to the board and the organization, as a whole. You will need it with Dunkin'. Their reputation is less than stellar in terms of franchisee relations. It is common knowledge they are veraciously litigious against certain of their franchisees.