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Arby’s Likely to Sell 1,000* Company Restaurants

Posted Mon, 2012-10-01 13:38 by Oscar P Hoot

This auditory gifted bird is hearing strong rumors from a reliable source that Arby's is looking to sell as many as a thousand* of its company-owned restaurants to large multiunit franchise owners who are in the restaurant business.

Dicks Tout Former Spying for Dunkin’

Posted Sat, 2012-06-09 17:49 by Don Sniegowski

UPDATE: Dunkin' Replies
(click here, Jun 11, 2012 at 6pm ET)

Just when you thought Dunkin' has reformed, tales of former corporate spies have re-emerged. Private eye Michael Mershimer, who left Dunkin's employ years ago, says he was hired by the crafty franchisor to dig up the dirt on untrustworthy franchisees.

Franchisors Numbers Down in Vegas

Posted Sun, 2011-02-13 10:19 by BMM

Las Vegas — The International Franchise Association and its members kick off its 51st annual convention today in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dunkin' Exec Chair Luther Turns Chair

Posted Mon, 2011-01-10 10:30 by BMM

CANTON, Mass. — Jon Luther has stepped down in December as executive chairman and a paid employee of Dunkin' Brands Inc. But he will continue strategic leadership as the chairman of the company's board of directors.

Dunkin' Donuts: Cigarettes 'n Coffee

Posted Tue, 2010-09-28 10:37 by Edward Ryan

Last week, a Dunkin’ Donuts related blog reported that members of the Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee community questioned – “

Strategic Process Leads to New IFA CEO

Posted Sat, 2010-06-05 07:32 by Peter Birkeland

On June 2, 2010 the International Franchise Association announced that Stephen J. Caldeira will become its next president and CEO. He begins in his new position on June 15, 2010.

Judge Grants Fraud Trial against Dunkin', Kainos

Posted Fri, 2010-05-21 20:21 by Janet Sparks

NASSAU COUNTY, NY – A Nassau judge ruled last week that Patrick LaFontaine, professional hockey player and inductee in the Hockey Hall of Fame, can move forward with his fraud claims again

Combo Minus Trombo, Equals Dumbo’d

Posted Fri, 2010-05-21 11:32 by Irwin Barkan

Dunkin’ Donuts, Togo’s, Baskin-Robbins and their combination or trombination was going to change the world, at least that’s what the franchisor's pitch was.

Luther Unwinds 60 Years of Dunkin' Culture

Posted Wed, 2010-03-31 11:19 by BMM
Jon Luther, chairman of Dunkin' Brands
Jon Luther, chairman of Dunkin' Brands