More than seven years have passed since the emergence of the notorious “sad” Ben Affleck meme. The Oscar-winning movie star is certainly aware of his internet fame, with his distressed or fatigued images continuing to gain traction online. Just this week, a paparazzi photo allegedly depicting Affleck “being sick of life” went viral on X, …
Subway’s recent $9.6 billion deal to sell itself to Roark Capital could face more antitrust scrutiny than initially expected. One major area of concern is the strict competitive rules that Subway has imposed on its franchisees. Roark Capital already owns several other fast-food chains, including Dunkin Brands, Arby’s, Sonic Drive-In, Schlotzky’s, and Jimmy John’s. If …
Dunkin’ is revolutionizing its offerings by introducing Dunkin’ Spiked, a line of alcoholic iced coffees and teas. The Massachusetts-based chain has already launched its Dunkin’ Spiked website, and certain flavors have received label approvals from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. While an exact release date is yet to be announced, the brand …
7-Eleven, the popular convenience chain, is embracing the anticipation of cooler weather by launching its Pumpkin Spice Latte nearly two months ahead of the official start of fall. On August 1, the company announced on its website, “Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back. Too soon? Too late. We’re taking the lead in manifesting cooler days. Sorry …
In the world of brand loyalty and customer incentives, reward programs have always played a significant role. From birthday freebies to discounts, these programs have been successful in building loyalty and promoting spending. However, recently, some companies have started to tighten their belts, and customers are starting to take notice. For example, Dunkin’ caused quite …