Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Owners To Form New Board

Boston Herald:

The directors of a large Dunkin’ Donuts franchise owners group have resigned their seats to form a new ‘professional’ board comprised of non-franchisee businesspeople.

The move by Dunkin’ Donuts Independent Franchise Owners Inc. is an attempt to gain more credibility in the eyes of Dunkin Brands Inc. and provide an independent view of what’s best for its members, president Mark Dubinsky told Blue MauMau, a franchise news Web site.

The restructuring was prompted by a growing rift between DDIFO, which represents 100 New England and New York franchisees who own more than 1,000 Dunkin’ stores, and the leadership of Dunkin’ Brands, Dubinsky said.

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