10 Business View - December 2014
Opening
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Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of
Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that
it will host a new educational webinar as part of its Di-
versity in Franchising Initiative in partnership with the
National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People.
The goal of the initiative, which was announced at the
NAACP's national convention in July, is to increase the
number of franchised businesses owned by people of
color in both the quick service restaurant sector and
across the spectrum of franchise concepts in today's
marketplace.
"Dunkin' Brands and the NAACP are excited to work
with the IFA Educational Foundation to provide Afri-
can-Americans and other entrepreneurs with a path
to business ownership," said Grant Benson, CFE, vice
president of global franchising and business develop-
ment, Dunkin' Brands.
"The IFA is always looking to promote diversity and
Dunkin’ Brands Group
Continues Diversity Initiative
