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Chains

Dunkin’ Proves it Can Run on Espresso

6 years ago

A blend of espresso and smart digital strategy propelled Dunkin' to its best performance in years. Thanks, mobile apps and delivery.

Chains

Coffee Chains Rush to Find Plastic Cup Alternatives

6 years ago

Government officials have steadily increased efforts to crack down on chains' dependence on single-use plastics. To their credit, companies saw this coming, but solutions to the global problem just haven't been good enough.

Chains

Dunkin’s Espresso Rollout Flattens Sales

6 years ago

As a company, is it ever a bad thing to admit you got way ahead of yourself? We don't think so. Dunkin's store expansion and remodeling efforts were very aggressive last quarter. Almost three months in, expect to see more of that advertising it has been promising us.

People

U.S. Restaurants and Retail Battle for Labor Before Holiday Crunch

6 years ago

As restaurants and retails are forced to pay a bit more for labor, it's time also that consumers got used to paying for what things are worth.

Chains

Dunkin’ Donuts’ Beverage Strategy Is Working, at Least for Now

6 years ago

Early signs for Dunkin' Donuts' look good as it challenges Starbucks for the heart of coffee lovers everywhere.

Chains

Dunkin’ Donuts Drops the ‘Donuts’

6 years ago

The company has been moving this direction for a while, but today it's official: the 'Donuts' is gone.

Chains

Restaurant Chains Play Catch-Up After a Long Winter

7 years ago

Hidden at the bottom of this story: potential good news for big chains offering or experimenting with delivery: a cold winter (and spring) doesn't seem to have affected delivery numbers.

Chains

The Tricky Business of International Restaurant Franchising

7 years ago

International expansion often provides the best opportunity for growth when a brand has saturated the U.S. market, but expanding overseas isn't without its challenges.

Chains

Dunkin Donuts Is Making Is Food Menu Smaller and Simpler

7 years ago

As Dunkin and Starbucks have rushed in to sell more than muffins and donuts, they have both fallen short on matters of taste as well as over-complication for both consumers and franchisees.

Chains

GM Wants Drivers to Order Coffee and Pancakes From Their Dashboards

7 years ago

We're in the early days of preordering at restaurants and neither consumers nor businesses have figured out the right customs and practices so that guests don't feel like there are two rival classes. We need some hospitality pros to help us figure this out.

Marketing

Dunkin’ CEO Says It May Drop Donuts From Name But Not From Menu

7 years ago

Changing names to appeal to a specific audience at a specific time is always a mistake. How about instead they drop their terrible coffee from their menu?

Chains

We’re Probably Over-Restauranted, Says Dunkin’ Brands CEO

7 years ago

It's getting harder to stand out in a crowded market as restaurants rush to compete and expand.

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