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December 30, 2009
From lessons of '09, look to bright spots
Dunn Bros Coffee is recognized for our commitment to building long-term positive relationships with farmers.

September 15, 2009
Coffee retailer Dunn Bros. names new president
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal talks about Dunn Bros. Coffee Franchising Inc. promoting Chief Financial Officer Kim Plahn to the position of president.

August 1, 2009
Playing by the Rules in WiFi Land
The Kansas City Star talks about great places to take advantage of free WiFi- Dunn Bros Coffee in Overland Park, KS is included.

July 29, 2009
4 Summer Gems of Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie News lists Dunn Bros Coffee in the Historic Smith-Douglas-More House as a "Gem" of the city.

July 18, 2009
Seeing the Tweet Side of Savings
The Minneapolis Star Tribune discusses area businesses, including Dunn Bros Coffee, that use Twitter as a way to connect with consumers in the Twin Cities.

July 17, 2009
Painting a tribute to firefighting heroes
Dunn Bros Coffee in Racine is selling Don Ricchio’s latest paintings which the local artist created as a tribute to the Racine Fire Department.

July 15, 2009
Dunn Bros reopens with new owner
The Dunn Bros coffee shop at 15265 Galaxie Ave. in Apple Valley reopened July 2 under new ownership. The coffee shop will remain much the same with live music and a small art gallery.

July 9, 2009
Apple Valley Dunn Bros Brewing Again
Dunn Bros Coffee in Apple Valley is back in action. The coffee shop, 15265 Galaxie Ave., re-opened Thursday, July 2, under new ownership.

May 15, 2009
Dunn Bros Shifting to Company-run Store Growth
The Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal talks with Dunn Bros Coffee CEO, Chris Eilers, about Dunn Bros Coffee's expansion plans including more company-owned locations.

April 10, 2009
Café Culture
Twin Cities Metro Magazine features St. Paul/ Grand Ave. Dunn Bros Coffee as a music hot spot.

April 9, 2009
Coffee Shops Brewing Deals To Keep Customers
WCCO discusses coffee shops around the Twin Cities- how they are affected by the economy and how they may be affected by Dunkin' Donuts coming to town. Chris Eilers, CEO Dunn Bros Coffee is featured in the newscast.

April 8, 2009
Dunn Bros Coffee Opens New Location Near Houston
QSR Magazine discusses the expanding fresh roasted concept that Dunn Bros Coffee has brought to the Houston area.

April 1, 2009
Battle of the Brew
FARE magazine discusses the fierce coffee market and the position of coffee shops within this market.

February 19, 2009
Dunn Bros Coffee to open newest location
Houston Business Journal discusses new Spring, TX Dunn Bros Coffee to open March 12, 2009.

February 17, 2009
Stimulus To Give Mpls. Coffee Shop Shot Of Energy
WCCO News interviews Sanjeev Azad, owner of the Bryant and Lake Dunn Bros Coffee, about potentially adding a geothermal heat pump system to his building.

December 1, 2008
Get Pepped up
Rochester magazine features the Dunn Bros Coffee Peppermint Latte to make spirits bright this holiday season.

October 27, 2008
Dunn Bros Helps Nonprofits Survive Recession
QSR Magazine highlights the Dunn Bros Coffee Community Giving Program as a fund raising tool that benefits organizations of all sizes.

October 25, 2008
Peace Coffee: Changing the world a cup at a time
This Minneapolis Star Tribune article discusses Dunn Bros Coffee's views on Fair Trade certification as stated by President, Chris Eilers.

October 23, 2008
Coffeehouse and roastery opening at Forum Shopping Center
The Columbia Business Times discusses the new Dunn Bros Coffee location opening in Columbia, MO on November 13, 2008.

October 9, 2008
Dunn Bros Fights Cancer
The Hudson Observer discusses Dunn Bros Coffee "Drink Pink" Campaign to raise awareness for early breast cancer detection.

October 8, 2008
Best Fresh Cup of Joe
In a quest to find the best coffee shop in Dallas, the Dallas Observer took note of the details that make a good cup of coffee and named Dunn Bros Coffee the "Best Cup of Joe."

September 3, 2008
Dunn Bros Coffee Opens in Illinois
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal informs the public that Dunn Bros Coffee is expanding into Illinois with a franchise location near Chicago.

September 3, 2008
Dunn Bros Coffee Brings a New Flavor to Chicagoland Area
QSR Magazine talks about Dunn Bros Coffee bringing a new flavor to the coffee scene in the Chicagoland area.

August 18, 2008
Regional Coffeehouses Brew Expansion Plans
"Nation's Restaurant News" talks about expansion plans for smaller coffeehouses.

August 16, 2008
Coffee shop owners say fresh brew marks brand
The Columbia Tribune discusses Andy and Shelly Vercelli's plans to open a Dunn Bros Coffee in Columbia, Missouri.

August 12, 2008
Dunn Bros Coffee to open first location in Illinois
"Drinks Business Review" talks about the Dunn Bros Coffee set to open in North Aurora, IL on September 12.

June 23, 2008
The Future 50
Restaurant Business Magazine discusses The Future 50, identified by Technomic, Inc. as the fastest growing companies. "As a group, they’re hot, they’re nimble and they’ve got what many of their large competitors don’t right now—momentum."

June 2, 2008
"The Art of Coffee"
Dunn Bros Coffee Roastmaster Bob shares some tips for making the perfect cup of coffee. Southwest Journal, Minneapolis, MN.

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Press Releases

Introducing Infinite Black Cold Press Coffee (May 17, 2010)
It's the answer iced coffee fans have been waiting for. For the first time ever, Dunn Bros Coffee shops are now brewing, bottling and selling their one-of-a-kind cold press coffee: INFINITE BLACK™, available in 64-oz. refillable growlers - and offered for a limited time with a free Dunn Bros Coffee glass tumbler. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Announces Grand Prize Winner of its Costa Rica Ultimate Coffee Tour Sweepstakes (January 15, 2010)
Dunn Bros Coffee publicly announced the grand prize winner of its national "Cost Rica - Ultimate Coffee Tour Sweepstakes" held last fall. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee In Oakdale To Host 1-Year Anniversary Celebration (November 4, 2009)
Dunn Bros Coffee in Oakdale to host Anniversary Celebration Thursday, November 12th thru Sunday, November 14th. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Partners with World Bank, Deloitte Consulting, to imporve the lives of African coffee farmers (November 2, 2009)
This week, a new coffee processing machine, provided in part with investments by Dunn Bros Coffee, started up in the Gatanga region of Kenya, one of the world's prime coffee growing areas. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee to Take Customer on Coffee Tour in Costa Rica (September 21, 2009)
Minneapolis, MN (September 21, 2009)– For more than 20 years, Dunn Bros Coffee has been bringing the world's finest coffees to customers around the country. Now, they're going to do it the other way around. They're bringing the customers to the coffee. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. Appoints New President (September 15, 2009)
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., a market leader in specialty coffee, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dunn Bros Coffee Chief Financial Officer, Kim Plahn, as President and CFO. In her new role, Plahn will oversee company operations and spearhead strategic company growth opportunities. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee is Re-opening in Apple Valley (July 26, 2009)
Apple Valley, MN (June 26, 2009)- Coffee lovers and hopeless romantics alike will find the owners’ story inspiring. Lisa and Ron Anderson, after only a month of dating, shared their first kiss over a cup of fresh roasted Dunn Bros Coffee so opening their very own location after three years of marriage seems as fitting as can be. For all coffee lovers in Apple Valley, MN Dunn Bros Coffee is set to re-open at 15265 Galaxie Avenue next Thursday, July 2, 2009. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Named One of AllBusiness AllStar Franchises of 2009 (July 17, 2009)
Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., a market leader in
specialty coffee franchising, has been named one of AllBusiness AllStar Top 300 Franchises of 2009. Ranking #164 in the AllBusiness AllStar list and #77 for overall growth, Dunn BrosCoffee is the top-ranked franchise focused on specialty coffee. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Appoints Vice President of Marketing (March 30, 2009)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [March 30, 2009] – Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., a market leader in specialty coffee franchising, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Christenson as Vice President of Marketing. In his new role Mark will lead marketing and brand strategy, new product development, research and creative development as well as corporate communications and public relations. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Now Open in Spring, TX (March 29, 2009)
Spring, TX [March 30, 2009] – For java drinkers in Spring, Tomball, Klien, Cypress and the greater Houston area
looking to experience more than just the usual latte or cup of light roast, Dunn Bros Coffee has brought a new flavor to
Spring and expanded the fresh roasted concept as it opened its doors on Saturday, March 28 at 6:00a.m. The new shop is
located at 9305 Spring Cypress Road in the Spring Cypress Plaza Shopping Center across the street from Gleann Loch
Farms. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee to Celebrate Eagan Grand Opening (March 16, 2009)
Eagan, MN [March 16, 2009] – Dunn Bros Coffee is bringing a new flavor to Eagan and expanding the fresh roasted concept as it opens its doors on Thursday, March 26 at 5:30a.m. Located at 1012 Diffley Road in the 11-Acre Diffley Marketplace Development adjacent to the new Cub Foods, the new coffee shop will host a series of Grand Opening events and promotions throughout its opening weekend of March 26-28. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee to Celebrate Grand Opening Near Xcel Center (February 4, 2009)
St. Paul, MN [February 4, 2009]–Dunn Bros Coffee is bringing a new flavor to the coffee scene near the Xcel Center as it opens its doors on Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 a.m. Located at 242 West 7th Street, St. Paul, MN, just blocks from the Xcel Center, the new coffee shop will host a series of Grand Opening activities and promotions throughout the opening weekend of February 12-14. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee is Bringing a New Flavor to Columbia, MO (November 7, 2008)
Columbia, MO (November 7, 2008) – For coffee lovers in the Columbia area, Dunn Bros Coffee is bringing a new flavor to the coffee scene as it opens its doors on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 a.m. Located at 1412 Forum Boulevard, the new coffee shop will host a series of Grand Opening activities and promotions throughout the opening weekend of November 20-22.
[Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee in Historic Smith-Douglas-More House in Eden Prairie to Host Anniversary Celebration (November 7, 2008)
Eden Prairie, MN [November 6, 2008] – For coffee lovers in Eden Prairie area, Dunn Bros Coffee located in the Historic Smith-Douglas-More House will celebrate its 2-year Anniversary on November 13-15, 2008. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Introduces a Fundraising Program That Actually Does Add up to Beans (October 27, 2008)
Minneapolis, MN (October 27, 2008) - The union between technology and coffee has given way to a ground breaking program that allows individuals to support local and national organizations simply by enjoying coffee at local Dunn Bros Coffee locations. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee is Coming to Oakdale, MN (October 13, 2008)
Oakdale, MN (October 13, 2008)- For coffee lovers in the Oakdale community, Dunn Bros Coffee is bringing a new flavor to the coffee scene as it opens its doors on Thursday, October 16th at 6:00 a.m. [Link]

Dallas Observer names Dunn Bros Coffee “Best Fresh-Roasted Cup of Joe” (October 8, 2008)
Addison, TX (October 8, 2008)- Ask any hardcore coffee drinker about their ideal cup of coffee for that morning jolt of energy and they will probably say that the name of the game is freshness with a quality roast. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee "Drink Pink" Campaign Encourages Early Detection (October 1, 2008)
Self exams and regular mammograms should be as much a part of every woman’s routine as a trip to their favorite coffee house. That’s why Dunn Bros Coffee (www.dunnbros.com) and Park Nicollet Jane Brattain Breast Center are teaming together this October, along with breast cancer survivor and KS95 radio personality, Staci Matthews, to spread the word about early breast cancer detection. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee is Coming to Rogers, MN (September 16, 2008)
Rogers, MN (September 16, 2008) - For coffee lovers in the Rogers community, Dunn Bros Coffee is bringing a new flavor to the coffee scene as it opens its doors on Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 a.m. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Takes Authenticity to a New Level by Redifining Specialty Coffee (August 28, 2008)
Minneapolis, MN (August 28, 2008) – As the specialty coffee industry evolves, consumer appreciation of the growing trend toward authentic craftsmanship within the specialty coffee industry has placed Dunn Bros Coffee in the eye of the hurricane. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee is Coming to North Aurora, IL (August 12, 2008)
North Aurora, IL (August 12, 2008)-Dunn Bros Coffee, a specialty coffeehouse specializing in freshly roasted coffee roasted on-site, is set to open its first location in the Chicagoland area at 241 Genesis Drive, North Aurora, IL, across from the North Aurora Auto Mall on Orchard Road on September 12th of this year. [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc., to Hold Franchise Development Seminar (July 9, 2008)
Kansas City, KS (July 9, 2008)– Dunn Bros Coffee Franchising, Inc. will be holding a Franchise Development Seminar on July 14, 2008 from 4:00pm-8:00pm at the Overland Park, Kansas Dunn Bros Coffee location. Open to the public and located at 8975 Metcalf Ave., this seminar is an opportunity for consumers and potential franchisees to learn about coffee industry trends and the growth potential for Dunn Bros Coffee in the Kansas and Missouri markets. [Link]

For The First Time, LaMar's Donuts and Dunn Bros Coffee Team Up (June 27, 2008)
Omaha, NE (June, 27, 2008)– LaMar’s Donuts is teaming up with Dunn Bros Coffee to open their first co-branded location in Omaha, Neb. The Grand Opening celebration will begin on Thursday, July 31, and run through Saturday, August 2 [Link]

Dunn Bros Coffee Appoints New Director of Franchise Development (January 10, 2008)
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]

Awards

2010

Best Coffee in Eden Prairie, MN
Dunn Bros Coffee was voted best coffee in Eden Prairie. [Link]

Dunn Bros Oakdale, MN wins business of the year award
Dunn Bros Coffee in Oakdale, MN wins 2010 business of the year award. [Link]

Best Place to Study
CityPages readers vote Dunn Bros Coffee best place to study. [Link]

2009

Best Big-City Coffee Shop: Dunn Bros Coffee
Best of Nashville 2009: Food and Drink [Link]

Best of Racine County
The Racine Journal Times names Chuck and Cathy Allison's Dunn Bros Coffee franchise location as the best coffee in Racine County. [Link]

Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Celebration Media U.S., a recognized expert in customer intelligence, granted Dunn Bros Coffee an award of "Excellence in Customer Satisfaction for 2009". The Talk of the Town Award is granted only to those that pass Celebration Media U.S.'s standards for achieving a high level ranking in customer care. High ratings from customers were received on several websites including Yelp.com, YellowPages.com, Superpages.com, Zagat.com, Foders.com, Local.com and Gayot.com.

Best Place to get a Cup of Coffee in Roseville, MN
The Roseville Review's readers named Dunn Bros Coffee on Fairview Ave. in Roseville as the Best Place to Get a Cup of Coffee in Roseville,MN. Congratulations to owner, Larry Fonnest and his team of talented baristas!

2009 Top 300 AllBusiness AllStar Franchises
AllBusiness, a D & B Company, names Dunn Bros Coffee one of the Top 300 Franchise companies of 2009 ranking #164 and the top specialty coffee franchising company. [Link]

2009 Best of Minneapolis
The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country.Dunn Bros Coffee has been selected for the 2009 Best of Minneapolis Award in the Coffee Shops category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). [Link]

Best Coffee Shop in the Twin Cities
City Pages names Dunn Bros Coffee the Readers' Choice Best Coffee Shop in the Twin Cities. [Link]

Best Coffeehouse in the Twin Cities
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine named Dunn Bros Coffee one of the best coffeehouses in the Twin Cities.

2008

Dallas Observer: "Best Fresh Roasted Cup of Joe"
The Dunn Bros Coffee stores in the Dallas, TX area were voted "Best Fresh Roasted Cup of Joe."

Roseville Review: Best Cup of Coffee in Roseville
Dunn Bros Coffee on Fairview Ave. in Roseville, MN owned by Larry Fonnest, voted best cup of coffee in Roseville

Best of Addison 2008
US Local Business Association awards Dunn Bros Coffee in Addison, TX, owned by Alan Geddie, the award for Best Coffee Shop

Minnetonka Mills Dunn Bros named 'Best Coffee in Lake Minnetonka Area' by Minnetonka Magazine
Minnetonka Mills Dunn Bros Coffee, owned by Dan LeSage,voted 'Best Coffee' by Minnetonka and surrounding area community members

Ranked #4 in the "Minnesota Taste 50"

Entrepreneur Magazine
Ranked #1 Franchise Company in coffee category for the third consecutive year.

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 Award of Excellence
Ken & Kari Howe, franchisees of the Bemidji MN location, recognized for community giving

Bemidji, MN Dunn Bros Coffee to receive Award of Excellence by Area Chamber of Commerce
[Link]

Minnesota Monthly's Readers' Choice Silver Spoon Award
Top Choice: Dunn Bros Coffee [Link]

Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine
2007 Readers' Faves [Link]

Entrepreneur Magazine
Ranked #1 Franchise Company in coffee category for the second consecutive year

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.

Rochester Magazine's Readers' Choice Award
Voted 'Best Coffee' for the 2nd consecutive year. [Link]

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