NEWS
(February 22, 2008)
The Forum, Business Section. Fargo, North Dakota. [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee is Really Good Coffee (January 17, 2008)
"...the moment we walked in we knew we were in for a treat. Our eyes lit up as we gave each other a knowing smile. You can't fool coffee connoisseurs." [Link]
January eNewsletter (January 1, 2008)
DBC-VIP eNewsletter featuring Guatemala San Pedro La Laguna, "Ask the Roast Master", Recipe for Chicken Mole with Dunn Bros Coffee and a short story by one of our patrons. [Link]
Twin Cities Metro locations promote "Drink Pink" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October 24, 2007)
Owner of the Minneapolis-Lyndale location, Josh Dexter, makes a Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha [Link]
"7 Hot Businesses that Can Make You Rich!" Entrepreneur Magazine. (September 1, 2007)
Dunn Bros Coffee franchisee, Eric Schmidt, shares his experience owning and operating two successful Dunn Bros Coffee franchises in Kansas and Missouri with plans to open two more. [Link]
Coffee Benefits (August 7, 2007)
A recent study shows that coffee may slow age-associated cognitive decline in women [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee Welcomes Students/ Offers Free WiFi (July 3, 2007)
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Dunn Bros Coffee Opens on N.W. Side (San Antonio) (June 28, 2007)
San Antonio Express- News [Link]
Daily Dose: Coffee Benefits (June 25, 2007)
Many people can't live or work without coffee. FOX 9's Jamie Reese finds out if that cup of coffee is good or bad for you...(hint: it's good!) [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee opens on Church- Enters Nashville Market (June 8, 2007)
First Dunn Bros Coffee specialty coffeehouse and roastery in Tennessee. [Link]
Ice and Smooth (June 5, 2007)
Rapid City Journal highlights Dunn Bros Coffee's cold water brewed coffee. [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee opens in Coon Rapids, MN (May 25, 2007)
Coon Rapids Herald [Link]
KSTP Channel 5 Twin Cities: People Making News (May 25, 2007)
Dunn Bros Coffee CEO, Chris Eilers and COO, Skip Fay, interview by KSTP on expansion plans, Dunn Bros Coffee's 20th Anniversary, and how you can become a shop owner. [Link]
Coffee shop opens in a historic setting (May 15, 2007)
Downtown Racine, WI Dunn Bros Coffee location opens in a building on the National Registry of Historical Places. From the floor to the original tin ceilings this store is spectacular. [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee Brews Up 20 Years of Business; Holds Free Coffee Day to Celebrate (May 11, 2007)
(Business Wire) [Link]
Art scene hits coffee shops (February 1, 2007)
Sioux Falls, SD Dunn Bros Coffee owners make front page of the Argus Leader as they discuss how artists are finding coffee shops to be a casual place to show off their works. [Link]
Spilling the Beans (January 29, 2007)
Coffee. We sip it, slurp it, demand it, flavor it, all while debating its benefits. Drink in these health answers from the caffeine experts. By Bethany Lye for MSN Health & Fitness [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee to enter Chicago (January 19, 2007)
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal [Link]
Coffee reduces risk of type 2 diabetes (November 1, 2006)
Reuters [Link]
Coffee as a Health Drink? Studies Find Some Benefits (August 15, 2006)
-New York Times [Link]
Movers. Shakers. Dunn Bros Coffee Owners Dennis and Lynn Wong (January 23, 2006)
Rochester Magazine [Link]
Study: Drinking Coffee Has Health Benefits (August 28, 2005)
ABC News Original Report [Link]
Dunn touts free Wi-Fi as edge against coffee chains (April 1, 2005)
- Twin Cities Business Journal [Link]
Daily coffee cuts liver cancer risk, new study (February 16, 2005)
- Food Navigator [Link]
PRESS RELEASES
DUNN BROS COFFEE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (January 10, 2008) - Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jan Pithey as Director of Franchise Development. Jan comes to Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising with a wealth of franchise development experience that spans over 23 years. [Link]
Dunn Bros Coffee Celebrates Fargo-Area Grand Opening (February 21, 2008)
MINNEAPOLIS – February 21, 2008 – For java drinking Fargoans looking to experience more than just the typical latte or cup of dark roast, Dunn Bros Coffee (www.dunnbros.com) is bringing a new flavor to Fargo as it opens its doors on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 5:30 a.m. Located at 1895 45th St. S. off interstate 94 just north of the Petro Truck Stop in the 45th Street Marketplace, the new coffee shop will host a series of grand opening activities and promotions throughout its opening weekend of Feb. 21-23. [Link]
AWARDS
2007
Dunn Bros Coffee voted favorite coffee shop in Jefferson City, MO
Dunn Bros Coffee gets first place in Jefferson City News Tribune's Readers Choice Awards. [Link]
Best Coffee in South Kansas City
The Sun newspaper Readers' Poll. Dunn Bros Coffee at Red Bridge- 535 E. 111th St in Kansas City, MO.
Bemidji, MN Dunn Bros Coffee to receive Award of Excellence by Area Chamber of Commerce
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Minnesota Monthly's Readers' Choice Silver Spoon Award
Top Choice: Dunn Bros Coffee [Link]
Entrepreneur Magazine
Ranked #1 Franchise Company in coffee category for the second consecutive year
Rochester Magazine's Readers' Choice Award
Voted 'Best Coffee' for the 2nd consecutive year. [Link]
Pewaukee, WI Small Business of the Year
The Dunn Bros Coffee owned by franchisees Todd and Lisa Williams was voted Pewaukee, WI Small Business of the Year.
2006
Entrepreneur Magazine
"Best of the Best Franchises"
Entrepreneur Magazine
Ranked #1 Franchise Company in coffee category
City Pages
Best of the Twin Cities Readers' Poll: Best Coffee House
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
Diners' Choice: Best Coffeehouse
Rochester Magazine's Readers' Choice Award
Voted Best Coffee
2005
Minneapolis St.Paul Magazine
Diners' Choice: Best Coffeehouse
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
- Best Coffee (By the Pound)
- Readers' Poll Winner: Dunn Bros Coffee
City's Best 2005 Coffeehouses
Winner- Dunn Bros Coffee [Link]
2004
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
Best Coffee (By the Pound) - Reader's Choice
Best Coffee House - Reader's Choice [Link]
Twin Cities Business Magazine
Best Cup of Coffee
2003
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
Best Coffee House - Reader's Choice
2002
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
Best Coffee (By the Pound) - Reader's Choice
Best Coffee House - Reader's Choice
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
Reader's Choice Award
2001
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
Best Coffee House - Reader's Choice
The Minnesota Women's Press
Favorite CoffeeHouse - Feminist Finds
2000
City Pages - Best of the Twin Cities
Best Coffee House - Reader's Choice
The Minnesota Women's Press
Favorite CoffeeHouse - Feminist Finds
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2007
Bemidji Award of Excellence
Ken & Kari Howe, franchisees of the Bemidji MN location, recognized for community giving
Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
2007 Readers’ Faves [Link]