Dunkin' creates VP consumer engagement position

September 16, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Donuts has announced that Cynthia Ashworth has joined the company's marketing team in the newly created position of vice president…

Dunkin' Donuts centers in Hess stations going well

September 14, 2008

Lebanon Daily News: The co-branding of Hess Express gas stations/convenience stores and Dunkin' Donuts has been successful in South Lebanon Township, Pa. …

Rita's Water Ice opens Tennessee location

September 11, 2008

TREVOSE, Pa. — Rita's Water Ice has announced the opening of a Rita's location in the Nashville suburb of Hermitage, Tenn., by franchise partners Michael and…

NexCen Brands releases strategy review

September 11, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced its business update on the review of its strategic alternatives. The company has received multiple bids for its…

Tim Hortons to present at Back to School Conference

September 11, 2008

OAKVILLE, Ontario — The management of Tim Hortons Inc. will be presenting at the annual Scotia Capital Back to School Conference in Toronto on Sept. 16, 2008…

Krispy Kreme Q2 net loss narrows

September 10, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has reported its net loss has improved for the second quarter ended Aug. 3, 2008, while same-store sales…

Dunkin' to double U.S. stores

September 8, 2008

Reuters: Dunkin' Donuts plans to more than double its U.S. stores to 15,000 by 2020, as its rival Starbucks retrenches. Dunkin's 8,000 global stores — which…

Dunkin' franchise group seeks oversight of ad fund

September 4, 2008

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — The DD Independent Franchise Owners (DDIFO), which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United…

Dunkin' responds to franchise group ad fund request

September 4, 2008

CANTON, Mass. — Dunkin' Brands Inc.'s chief global communications and public affairs officer Stephen J. Caldeira has issued a statement regarding DD…

Former Dunkin' Donuts workers charged with burglary

September 3, 2008

CBS 6 News (Albany, N.Y.): Two former workers at a Dunkin' Donuts shop in Lake George, N.Y., have been charged with felony third-degree burglary.   According…

Dunkin' expanding into Ohio, Tennessee

September 2, 2008

Business First of Columbus: USA Restaurant Developers LLC plans to open in October the first of 30 Dunkin' Donuts stores in the Columbus, Ohio, area. …

Former Dunkin' Brands employee charged with fraud

September 2, 2008

The Patriot Ledger (Quincy, Mass.): Carolyn Kravetz, a former communications director for Dunkin' Brands, was indicted last week on charges of mail fraud and…

Baskin-Robbins launches cafe concept

September 2, 2008

The Boston Globe: Baskin-Robbins has opened its first Cafe 31 in Foxborough, Mass. The store features a pastry chef, a chocolate fountain and a 6-foot-long…

Western Expo: Technology on tap

Trans-fat-free products, web-based POS solutions attract attention on the show floor.

Kahala Brands kicks off month-long Make-A-Wish fundraiser

September 1, 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Throughout September, Kahala brands Blimpie, Cold Stone Creamery, The Great Steak & Potato Co., Samurai Sam's Teriyaki Grill and…

NexCen announces board member resignation

September 1, 2008

NEW YORK — NexCen Brands Inc. has announced that Jack Rovner has resigned from its board of directors effective Aug. 29, 2008. Rovner was elected director of…

Krispy Kreme announces Q2 conference call

September 1, 2008

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. plans to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 on Thursday, Sept. 11…

Dunkin' franchisees worried about image

August 28, 2008

BELLINGHAM, Mass. — The DD Independent Franchise Owners, which represents the largest association of Dunkin' Donuts franchise owners in the United States, is…

Budget offers Dunkin' Donuts coffee reward

August 25, 2008

WebFlyer: Budget Rent A Car is offering 2 pounds of free Dunkin' Donuts coffee to customers who complete two separate car rentals each of two consecutive days…

Dunkin' responds to article on spying tactics

August 25, 2008

Blue MauMau: Dunkin' Donuts headquarters has submitted its response to an Aug. 25 Blue MauMau article, "Dunkin' stalking scheme plagues franchisees in court.…