April 2012

Dunkin’ Brands Announces Appointment Of Ginger Gregory As Chief Human Resources Officer

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MarketWatch: Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts (DD) and Baskin-Robbins (BR), today 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’ Brands’ Chief Executive Officer Nigel Travis. Gregory has held executive-level […]

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Staying Ahead Of Copy Cats

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‎QSR magazine: Even companies with no plans to expand into China may find the world’s most populated country hard to ignore. Take, for instance, In-N-Out Burger Inc., the Irvine, California-based burger enterprise with 277 locations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Texas. The privately owned hamburger chain boasts a cult-like following of its limited menu,

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Keith Gerson, CFE, Widely Admired Franchise Executive, Joins FranConnect, Inc. As President Of Global Operations

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PR Web: FranConnect, Inc., the world’s #1 provider of franchise management systems, today announced that Keith Gerson, a well-known, highly respected industry leader, has been named president of the company. “Keith is a world class franchise executive who has transformed franchise operations at every company he has worked with. With Keith joining us, it tells

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MacGregor’s To Replace Anchor Sports Bar In East End

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: The Anchor Sports Bar and Grill, which opened in Rochester’s East End in 2009 as a franchisee of the famous Buffalo chicken-wing landmark, has closed. The popular MacGregor’s Grill and Tap Room chain will take over the spot. Richard Carvotta, owner of MacGregor’s, which has outlets in Henrietta, Penfield, Gates, Canandaigua

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New Camille’s Franchisee Sought For Tulsa Promenade

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Tulsa World: Beautiful Brands International’s president David Rutkauskas hopes that Tulsa Promenade won’t go long without the presence of Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, the founding brand of this company. The franchise-run operation has closed its location at the mall to focus on a site at Woodland Hills Mall, Rutkauskas said. “We are looking for another franchisee

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Instant Tax Service, Franchisees Accused Of Fraud By US

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BusinessWeek: Service franchiser and franchisees were accused of fraud by the U.S. Justice Department. The department today said it filed federal lawsuits against ITS operators in Indianapolis, Chicago, Las Vegas and Kansas City, Kansas, claiming they intentionally prepare and file fraudulent tax returns with the aim of maximizing both customer refunds and their own preparation

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On April 3rd Hooters Locations To Donate Fried Pickle Sales To Aid Tornado Relief Victims

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‎BizJournals.com: On April 3rd Hooters locations in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana will donate 100% of fried pickles sales to benefit the Southeastern Indiana Storm Victims and Moscow, Ohio Storm Victims organizations, both dedicated to supporting tornado related relief. Hooters Community Endowment Fund will match up to $2,000 raised to support the cause. Fried pickles are

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Family Second To Business

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NZ City: Hard times mean families are coming second according to a study of small business owners. MYOB has found almost three quarters of small business owners have to sacrifice time with their families in order to work longer hours so their business survives. It’s also found 58 percent have cut back on family holidays.

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