Krispy Kreme franchise goes to Thailand

From Reuters: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation has entered into an agreement with KDN Company Ltd for the development of 20 food franchises in Thailand over the next five years.

KDN Company Limited is majority owned and operated by Ms. Ausanee Mahagitsiri, eldest child of successful Thai industrialist Prayudh Mahagitsiri. "With KDN Company Limited, we have found a franchise partner in Thailand with a true passion for the Krispy Kreme brand and our world famous products," said Jeff Welch, president Krispy Kreme international.

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Coffee & Smoothie Franchise Reaches Out to Veterans

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees and Smoothies is offering a special double appreciation discount to all military veterans who sign a franchise agreement by Veterans Day, November 11, 2009.

“Maui Wowi feels a deep sense of appreciation for our military veterans,” says Justin Livingston, Director of Global Franchise Development. “The sacrifice and dedication of these men and women is something to celebrate and honor. We want to ensure that our veterans are given the best possible chance at securing their own American Dream by offering them the opportunity to become part of our ‘Ohana at a low entry point.”

More than 400,000 new military veterans are created each year. Due to their training in the military, veterans are highly valued for their focus, dedication and discipline. The company currently offers Veteran discounts through the International Franchise Association’s Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran).

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Dunkin Donuts Franchise CEO Q&A

From Nation's Restaurant News: America may run on Dunkin’, but these days Nigel Travis is the man running the company.

Five months after leaving Papa John's International Inc. to become president and chief executive at Dunkin’ Brands Inc., Travis said the company's two brands, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, are well-positioned to grow as the economy recovers.

He spoke Tuesday with Nation's Restaurant News about his vision for the company, new trends in the breakfast and snack dayparts, and what he has learned from Dunkin's chairman, Jon Luther.

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Bill Rosenberg's Slam-Dunk Doughnut Franchise

From Investors.com: Nine-year-old Bill Rosenberg knew his sales pitch didn't work.

The question was, what would?

On a hot summer day in 1925, he was trying to sell watermelons in front of his dad's Boston grocery for 50 cents each. He had to get rid of the watermelons before they went bad. Passers-by weren't buying.

It was time for a different approach, he recalled in his autobiography, "Time to Make the Donuts", about how he built his Dunkin' Donuts empire.

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Opportunities Brewing for Coffee Franchises

Coffee franchises are poised to profit as other business models struggle to cope with the economic downturn, according to new research by Franchise Direct.

Following a study of more than 29 franchise disclosure documents, the franchise directory has learned the $11 billion coffee franchising sector is recession-resistant and an integral part of American lifestyle.

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