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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.

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.

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

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.
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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

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
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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

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