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Harman's Cafe in Salt Lake City, Utah, circa 1952, was the first KFC franchise. Besides inventing the brand name Kentucky Fried Chicken, the firm is now known for being one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the country.
Bellingham, Mass. (Blue MauMau) - After yesterday's news on Blue MauMau regarding the federal indictment of a former executive of Dunkin' Brands, the DD Independent Franchise Owners is now releasing an official response calling for the institution of greater controls over the franchisee ad fund.
BOSTON (Blue MauMau) - Last week the former communications director of Dunkin' Brands was indicted on charges of mail fraud and filing false tax returns, according to a report on PatriotLedger.com this morning.
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (Blue MauMau) - Dale Nabors, new owner of Cuppy's Coffee and More, took time out from a busy schedule to answer questions surrounding the allegations and comments posted recently on Blue MauMau.
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (Blue MauMau) - Dunkin' Donuts' largest franchisee association is blaming the company for the latest attacks reported on Blue MauMau surrounding Dunkin's excessive lawsuits against franchise operators.
Some publications are positively crowing about the turnaround wizard of Quiznos, Greg Brenneman. The sandwich chain announced on August 20 that it will move Brenneman out from the position of CEO to executive chairman of the board.
With consumers eating out less and the specter of inflation looming, Burger King and McDonald's have decided to continue to stress value. Two new commercials and deals start September 1.