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News

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

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 1, 2008
June eNewsletter Featuring Costa Rica Tres Rios La Dama
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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.

Press Releases

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

2008

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