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Franchisors Numbers Down in Vegas

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

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

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

Strategic Process Leads to New IFA CEO

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

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

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.

Dunkin’ Donuts to Gobble Up Kainos Franchises

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. – Dunkin' Brands has announced its intent to purchase some of the stores of troubled Kainos Partners Holding Company, a master franchise of 56 Dunkin' Donuts shops located in New York, South Carolina and Nevada. Dunkin' will acquire the franchise's stores to be owned and run by the franchisor, and then refranchise them later.

Dunkin's Jon Luther Says Franchises Growing

Jon Luther, executive chairman of Dunkin' Brands, tells CNBC reporter Mario Bartiromo that the CIT bankruptcy has had no impact on the ability of Dunkin' Brands or its franchisees to obtain loans.

Dunkin' Is Death, Claims Florida Health Dept Director

Doctor Jason Newsom, recently fired as Health Department director in Panama City Florida after posting a sign outside his county office declaring "America Dies On Dunkin", has applied for reinstatement.