May 21, 2013

Dunkin' Brands

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf has a significant international market presence.
The Global 30
February 2013

A look at the top brands, markets, and trends in international growth.
A Chinese Fatburger store proves the popularity of American brands in China.
The Problem with China

Though quick serves have found success in China, operational headaches abound.
Dunkin’ Franchisees Elect Brand Advisory Council
Dunkin' Brands' Director of CSR Honored at White House

On Friday, August 17, the White House welcomed more than 150 AmeriCorps Alumni leaders from 25 states for a day-long briefing.  

Since 1994, more than 775,000 Americans have served in AmeriCorps, and more than 80,000 will serve this year. The event highlighted AmeriCorps Alumni and...

Dunkin' Brands Enjoys 10.9% Same-Store Sales Hike in Q1

Vigorous gains in beverage sales, combined with “very strong breakfast sales” and limited-time promotions, collectively contributed to a 10.9 percent hike in system-wide sales for Dunkin’ Brands in the first quarter, said Nigel Travis, CEO of Dunkin’ Brands.

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Dunkin’ Brands Appoints Chief HR Officer

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced the appointment of Ginger Gregory as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She will join the Dunkin' Brands Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Dunkin...

Quick Serves Pin Social Media Hopes On Pinterest

Social media continues to grow and emerge at a rapid pace, and quick serves are working hard to keep up with their various networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and YouTube.

Now there’s a new player on the field: Pinterest. Unlike other social networks that have evolved...

Dunkin' Wants 80% of Sales to Come from Outside Northeast

Coming off a fourth quarter that saw a steep rise in global sales, Dunkin' Brands is laying the groundwork for additional U.S. unit growth, including toward the West Coast.

Global system-wide sales grew approximately 15 percent in Q4 of 2011, or 8.1 percent on a 13-week basis, said...

Arby's Names Dunkin' CEO Luther Chairman

Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc., introduced members of the new ARG Holding Corporation Board of Directors to the Arby’s franchise community during its National Franchise Conference in Atlanta. The new board consists of five members and will be led by...

BoeFly: The eHarmony of Lending?

With franchisees still struggling to access the capital necessary to open new stores and run their operations, franchisors are getting help from an online service to pair operators with suitable lenders.

David Nayor, co-president and chief operating officer of BoeFly.com, says the service...

Dunkin’ Plans Five New Markets for Franchising

Dunkin' Donuts announced today that the company is recruiting franchisees for the markets of Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado; Houston and Waco, Texas; Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska; Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. The company expects that...

Wingstop Awards Golden Goose to Top Performers

Wingstop recently honored its top performing brand partners, team members, and vendors during the company’s 9th International Convention at the Red Rock Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

The honorees of Wingstop’s signature Golden Goose award included single-store and...

Dunkin' Brands Salutes Captain America

"Captain America: The First Avenger" arrives in movie theaters on July 22, but beginning on June  27, customers can celebrate this action hero movie with cool summer treats and promotions at Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.

It's Awards Season at Dunkin'

Dunkin' Brands, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has announced the winners of its fifth annual Franchisee & Enterprise Awards.

The awards honor the company's top franchisees, partners and licensees, and vendors worldwide. The Dunkin' Brands...

Top Women in Quick Service
March 2011

Just last year, women crossed the 50 percent threshold in the U.S. workforce, and for the first time in history represent the majority of working Americans. Even in our own industry, more than 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women—a statistic released by the National Restaurant...

Dunkin’ Franchisees Take On Michigan, Georgia

Dunkin' Donuts, announced today the signing of a store development agreement with three franchisees to develop six new restaurants in Detroit, Michigan, over the next several years. This is the fourth deal to close in the market this year for a total of seven new restaurants expected to open...