Dunkin' Brands Group Inc (DNKN) 44.34 $DNKN
Is Controversy Coca-Cola's New Currency?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 21, 1:16PM CDT
Source: Screenshot from "Coca-Cola Hello Happiness" commercial. As each new Coca-Cola promotion seems to invite controversy, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking the soda king was purposely creating provocative advertising to get people...
Baskin-Robbins Introduces Patriotic New OREO® Independence Ice Cream Flavor
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 9:00AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is partnering with the USO (United Service Organizations) to honor America's troops and their families with a new OREO® Independence ice cream flavor. The new, patriotic flavor features vanilla-flavored ice cream swirled with OREO® cookie pieces, candy stars and strawberry-flavored stripes. OREO® Independence is available in pre-packaged ice cream quarts at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide while supplies last through September.
Baskin-Robbins Packaged Ice Cream And Ice Cream Bars Now Available In Grocers' Freezers Across The Country
PR Newswire - Tue May 20, 10:16AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, and Boardwalk Frozen Treats, the sales, marketing and distribution partner for Baskin-Robbins ice cream and frozen treats sold in grocery stores in the U.S., today announced that a flavorful range of Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream and ice cream bars is now available at thousands of grocery stores across the U.S. Now, ice cream lovers can pick up many of Baskin-Robbins' most well-known flavors in their grocers' freezers.
Dunkin' Brands Appoints Irene Chang Britt To Board Of Directors
PR Newswire - Mon May 19, 3:05PM CDT
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today the appointment of Irene Chang Britt to the Dunkin' Brands Board of Directors. Ms. Chang Britt, 51, has held leadership positions with several of the foremost brands in the food service and consumer packaged goods industry, including her current position of President, Pepperidge Farm, a subsidiary of Campbell Soup Company. She also holds the position of Senior Vice President, Global Baking and Snacking, for Campbell.
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Franchise Opportunities Brewin' In Virginia
PR Newswire - Mon May 19, 8:23AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today that the company is recruiting franchisees in Roanoke, Virginia. Currently, there are more than 100 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants located throughout the state. This month, the company announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee, Greg Nigro, to develop 13 new restaurants throughout Richmond, Virginia.
Starbucks Vs. Dunkin' Brands: Which Is the Best Buy?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 18, 7:00AM CDT
Investing great Peter Lynch once said "If you stay half-alert, you can pick the spectacular performers right from your place of business or out of the neighborhood shopping mall, and long before Wall Street discovers them." With that said you may...
Dunkin' Donuts Kicks Off Summer Right: Iced Coffee Day in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire
PR Newswire - Fri May 16, 9:00AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that Wednesday, May 21 is Iced Coffee Day in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. On Wednesday, May 21, guests can sip to support a great cause at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, because one dollar from every cup of Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee sold will benefit Boston Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). Local Dunkin' Donuts franchisees are committed to serving their communities by supporting local children's hospitals and the money collected on May 21 will improve the health and well-being of children and families in the area.
Will Dunkin Brands Whitewash Investor Sentiment?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 15, 9:00AM CDT
It's the whitest stuff on earth. Used in everything from toothpaste to paint, titanium dioxide whitens the milk you drink, the Oreos you eat, and provides a protective coating on planes, trains, and automobiles. But Dunkin' Brands drew the...
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Entry Into Sweden
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 8:00AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, one of the world's leading coffee and baked goods chains, today announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Coffee & Brands Sweden AB to begin developing Dunkin' Donuts restaurants across Sweden. The leaders of the franchise group, Oskar Svensson, Tommy Svensson and Johan Sjohagra, have a wealth of business and retail experience in Sweden. The master franchise agreement calls for the development of 30 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout Sweden over the next five years, with an initial focus on the Stockholm area.
TravelCenters of America Opens Food Court at TA Effingham, Illinois
Business Wire - Thu May 15, 7:00AM CDT
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA(R) and Petro Stopping Centers(R) travel center brands, has announced the opening of a food court at TA Effingham, located at I-57/I-70, Exit 160 (1702 West Evergreen), in Effingham, Illinois. The expansive food court includes Dunkin' Donuts, Popeyes, and Sbarro dining options. An 88-seat dining area is set to be complete in late June, giving professional drivers and motorists a relaxing, spacious environment in which to dine and stay awhile. The newly developed Dunkin' Donuts is open 24/7, and the remodeled Popeyes and Sbarros are open from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
Has Starbucks Given Up on Coffee?
Michael Carter, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 8:00AM CDT
Even though their share prices have fallen over 11% and 7% year-to-date, respectively, Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands Group both continue to increase their revenues quarterly as their recently released earnings reports show. In recent months,...
Darden Restaurants Shedding Franken-Chain Concept
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 6:06PM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons. In theory, the conjoined restaurant concept should have helped Darden Restaurants generate revenues in markets too small to support both Red Lobster and Olive Garden separately, but as we've ultimately seen, the...
Baskin-Robbins Seeks Chicago Entrepreneurs For Existing Franchise Opportunities
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 11:22AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering Chicago-area residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is currently seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Chicago area.
Baskin-Robbins Gives Fans The Chance To Have Double The Fun With A Buy One Get One Free Sundae Offer
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 10:07AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is kicking off the ice cream season with a weekly Buy One Get One Free Sundae offer at participating Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combination and Baskin-Robbins shops in the Metro New York area*. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through the end of September, guests who purchase any sundae will receive another sundae of equal or lesser value for free.
Rising Coffee Prices Will Likely Hurt Keurig Green Mountain More Than Starbucks
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 09, 6:00AM CDT
Arabica coffee prices have skyrocketed once again after an 18-month hiatus. Prices have shot up since last November from $1.06 per pound to around $2.15 per pound currently. This unfortunate trend has been brought about by a prolonged drought that...
Jamba Brings Fruit Refreshers Back - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 07, 5:50PM CDT
Jamba Juice Company, a unit of Jamba, Inc. (JMBA), recently brought back three nutritious items on its menu.
Will a Limited Coffee Supply Lead to Higher Prices at Starbucks?
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 07, 4:01PM CDT
It's been a rough first quarter for coffee growers amid uncertainty that this year's coffee harvest could produce a lower yield. As the price of coffee beans has skyrocketed, Starbucks has held off on new coffee purchases over the past few weeks....
10 Reasons to Invest in Starbucks
Erin McBride, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 07, 6:00AM CDT
Starbucks has dominated U.S. (and other countries'
coffee sales for years. Sales have continued to grow since its initial public offering in the early 1990's, and it is one of the most respected and well-run businesses in the country. Here are...
Sweet Treats in Bloom as Dunkin' Donuts Offers New "Flowers for Mom" Donuts for Mother's Day
PR Newswire - Tue May 06, 8:00AM CDT
With spring in bloom and Mother's Day this weekend, Dunkin' Donuts has arranged a sweeter way to deliver flowers to Mom to celebrate her special holiday. Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced a new "Flowers for Mom" Donut, a mouth-watering flower-shaped yeast ring donut with strawberry-flavored icing and pastel green icing drizzle. The "Flowers for Mom" Donut is available at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide through Mother's Day.
Should You Buy a Carvel Franchise?
at The Street - Tue May 06, 7:00AM CDT
Carvel Ice Cream, the 80-year-old ice cream chain known for its Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss ice cream cakes, finds itself, once again, in an industry that is full of frozen yogurt chains. But as oversaturation and perhaps fro-yo exhaustion...
Is Controversy Coca-Cola's New Currency?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 21, 1:16PM CDT
Source: Screenshot from "Coca-Cola Hello Happiness" commercial. As each new Coca-Cola promotion seems to invite controversy, you wouldn't be blamed for thinking the soda king was purposely creating provocative advertising to get people...
Baskin-Robbins Introduces Patriotic New OREO® Independence Ice Cream Flavor
PR Newswire - Wed May 21, 9:00AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is partnering with the USO (United Service Organizations) to honor America's troops and their families with a new OREO® Independence ice cream flavor. The new, patriotic flavor features vanilla-flavored ice cream swirled with OREO® cookie pieces, candy stars and strawberry-flavored stripes. OREO® Independence is available in pre-packaged ice cream quarts at participating Baskin-Robbins shops nationwide while supplies last through September.
Baskin-Robbins Packaged Ice Cream And Ice Cream Bars Now Available In Grocers' Freezers Across The Country
PR Newswire - Tue May 20, 10:16AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, and Boardwalk Frozen Treats, the sales, marketing and distribution partner for Baskin-Robbins ice cream and frozen treats sold in grocery stores in the U.S., today announced that a flavorful range of Baskin-Robbins packaged ice cream and ice cream bars is now available at thousands of grocery stores across the U.S. Now, ice cream lovers can pick up many of Baskin-Robbins' most well-known flavors in their grocers' freezers.
Dunkin' Brands Appoints Irene Chang Britt To Board Of Directors
PR Newswire - Mon May 19, 3:05PM CDT
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced today the appointment of Irene Chang Britt to the Dunkin' Brands Board of Directors. Ms. Chang Britt, 51, has held leadership positions with several of the foremost brands in the food service and consumer packaged goods industry, including her current position of President, Pepperidge Farm, a subsidiary of Campbell Soup Company. She also holds the position of Senior Vice President, Global Baking and Snacking, for Campbell.
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Franchise Opportunities Brewin' In Virginia
PR Newswire - Mon May 19, 8:23AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today that the company is recruiting franchisees in Roanoke, Virginia. Currently, there are more than 100 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants located throughout the state. This month, the company announced the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee, Greg Nigro, to develop 13 new restaurants throughout Richmond, Virginia.
Starbucks Vs. Dunkin' Brands: Which Is the Best Buy?
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun May 18, 7:00AM CDT
Investing great Peter Lynch once said "If you stay half-alert, you can pick the spectacular performers right from your place of business or out of the neighborhood shopping mall, and long before Wall Street discovers them." With that said you may...
Dunkin' Donuts Kicks Off Summer Right: Iced Coffee Day in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire
PR Newswire - Fri May 16, 9:00AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that Wednesday, May 21 is Iced Coffee Day in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. On Wednesday, May 21, guests can sip to support a great cause at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants, because one dollar from every cup of Dunkin' Donuts Iced Coffee sold will benefit Boston Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD). Local Dunkin' Donuts franchisees are committed to serving their communities by supporting local children's hospitals and the money collected on May 21 will improve the health and well-being of children and families in the area.
Will Dunkin Brands Whitewash Investor Sentiment?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu May 15, 9:00AM CDT
It's the whitest stuff on earth. Used in everything from toothpaste to paint, titanium dioxide whitens the milk you drink, the Oreos you eat, and provides a protective coating on planes, trains, and automobiles. But Dunkin' Brands drew the...
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Entry Into Sweden
PR Newswire - Thu May 15, 8:00AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, one of the world's leading coffee and baked goods chains, today announced that it has signed a master franchise agreement with Coffee & Brands Sweden AB to begin developing Dunkin' Donuts restaurants across Sweden. The leaders of the franchise group, Oskar Svensson, Tommy Svensson and Johan Sjohagra, have a wealth of business and retail experience in Sweden. The master franchise agreement calls for the development of 30 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout Sweden over the next five years, with an initial focus on the Stockholm area.
TravelCenters of America Opens Food Court at TA Effingham, Illinois
Business Wire - Thu May 15, 7:00AM CDT
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA(R) and Petro Stopping Centers(R) travel center brands, has announced the opening of a food court at TA Effingham, located at I-57/I-70, Exit 160 (1702 West Evergreen), in Effingham, Illinois. The expansive food court includes Dunkin' Donuts, Popeyes, and Sbarro dining options. An 88-seat dining area is set to be complete in late June, giving professional drivers and motorists a relaxing, spacious environment in which to dine and stay awhile. The newly developed Dunkin' Donuts is open 24/7, and the remodeled Popeyes and Sbarros are open from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily.
Has Starbucks Given Up on Coffee?
Michael Carter, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue May 13, 8:00AM CDT
Even though their share prices have fallen over 11% and 7% year-to-date, respectively, Starbucks and Dunkin' Brands Group both continue to increase their revenues quarterly as their recently released earnings reports show. In recent months,...
Darden Restaurants Shedding Franken-Chain Concept
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon May 12, 6:06PM CDT
Source: Wikimedia Commons. In theory, the conjoined restaurant concept should have helped Darden Restaurants generate revenues in markets too small to support both Red Lobster and Olive Garden separately, but as we've ultimately seen, the...
Baskin-Robbins Seeks Chicago Entrepreneurs For Existing Franchise Opportunities
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 11:22AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is offering Chicago-area residents the exclusive scoop on how to own their very own Baskin-Robbins franchise. The company is currently seeking qualified candidates who are interested in owning and operating an ice cream shop in the Chicago area.
Baskin-Robbins Gives Fans The Chance To Have Double The Fun With A Buy One Get One Free Sundae Offer
PR Newswire - Mon May 12, 10:07AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is kicking off the ice cream season with a weekly Buy One Get One Free Sundae offer at participating Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin-Robbins combination and Baskin-Robbins shops in the Metro New York area*. Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through the end of September, guests who purchase any sundae will receive another sundae of equal or lesser value for free.
Rising Coffee Prices Will Likely Hurt Keurig Green Mountain More Than Starbucks
Joseph Gacinga, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri May 09, 6:00AM CDT
Arabica coffee prices have skyrocketed once again after an 18-month hiatus. Prices have shot up since last November from $1.06 per pound to around $2.15 per pound currently. This unfortunate trend has been brought about by a prolonged drought that...
Jamba Brings Fruit Refreshers Back - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 07, 5:50PM CDT
Jamba Juice Company, a unit of Jamba, Inc. (JMBA), recently brought back three nutritious items on its menu.
Will a Limited Coffee Supply Lead to Higher Prices at Starbucks?
Eileen Rojas, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 07, 4:01PM CDT
It's been a rough first quarter for coffee growers amid uncertainty that this year's coffee harvest could produce a lower yield. As the price of coffee beans has skyrocketed, Starbucks has held off on new coffee purchases over the past few weeks....
10 Reasons to Invest in Starbucks
Erin McBride, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed May 07, 6:00AM CDT
Starbucks has dominated U.S. (and other countries'
coffee sales for years. Sales have continued to grow since its initial public offering in the early 1990's, and it is one of the most respected and well-run businesses in the country. Here are... Sweet Treats in Bloom as Dunkin' Donuts Offers New "Flowers for Mom" Donuts for Mother's Day
PR Newswire - Tue May 06, 8:00AM CDT
With spring in bloom and Mother's Day this weekend, Dunkin' Donuts has arranged a sweeter way to deliver flowers to Mom to celebrate her special holiday. Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced a new "Flowers for Mom" Donut, a mouth-watering flower-shaped yeast ring donut with strawberry-flavored icing and pastel green icing drizzle. The "Flowers for Mom" Donut is available at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide through Mother's Day.
Should You Buy a Carvel Franchise?
at The Street - Tue May 06, 7:00AM CDT
Carvel Ice Cream, the 80-year-old ice cream chain known for its Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss ice cream cakes, finds itself, once again, in an industry that is full of frozen yogurt chains. But as oversaturation and perhaps fro-yo exhaustion...
