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Burger King Income Drops 17 Percent in Q4 (8/24/2010 8:20:38 AM)
Due to higher prices in packaging equipment and ingredients, fast-food giant Burger King said that its fourth-quarter net income slipped by 17 percent to $49 million from $58.9 million last year.
McDonald’s to Hold Job Fair (8/15/2010 8:54:44 AM)
US restaurant giant McDonald’s Corp. said it will hold a job fair on August 17 from all its Northern Nevada branches to fill up part-time staff and managerial positions.
McDonald’s Spends $258,000 for Lobbying in Q4 (8/12/2010 8:52:36 AM)
McDonald’s Corp, the largest US fast food chain, has spent more than $256,000 for lobbying in the second quarter regarding issues related to restaurant tax law, food safety and nutrition, and immigration law.
Taco Bell Linked to Salmonella Outbreak (8/10/2010 10:55:09 AM)
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked restaurant giant Taco Bell to the salmonella outbreak which has affected 21 states and sickened hundreds of customers.
7-Eleven Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Pays $10,000 (8/7/2010 11:01:33 AM)
In a remarkable turn of event, convenience store giant 7-Eleven has settled a disability discrimination lawsuit by paying $10,000 to its former employee working from a Hawaiian branch.
Taco Bell Introduces New Meals (8/4/2010 7:31:08 AM)
Mexican restaurant Taco Bell Inc. has introduced its latest taco products which will cater to the consumers who want to taste an authentic Mexican dish from a quick service restaurant.
Pizza Hut to Pay 10.8 Million Over Lawsuit (8/2/2010 9:41:49 AM)
Restaurant giant Pizza Hut was ordered to pay $10.8 million damages to a mother and her daughter who suffered permanent injuries after a car crash involving the company’s delivery driver who had an epileptic attack during the time of the accident.
Domino's Pizza Reports Stronger Q2 Sales (7/29/2010 10:07:22 AM)
Restaurant giant Domino’s Pizza has reported an 8.8 percent sales increase during the second quarter following its introduction of a new pizza recipe in December.
McDonald's Same-store Sales Increase (7/25/2010 9:21:05 AM)
With the introduction of new meal products, restaurant giant McDonald’s said that its same-stores sales has increased by 4.8 percent in June.
Workers Halt Negotiation with Dunkin’ Donuts (7/23/2010 11:45:24 AM)
The negotiation between Dunkin’ Donut’s supplier Northeast DCP and the worker’s union has been halted after the two parties failed to come up with an agreement that would cover benefits, union dues, and other employment issues.
Father Charges KFC with $10M Lawsuit Over Poisoning (7/20/2010 8:16:06 AM)
Mediacom to Handle Yum! Brands Ad Campaign (7/19/2010 9:49:15 AM)
Fast Food Chains Serving Healthier Foods - Study (7/17/2010 11:38:14 AM)
7-Eleven Celebrates Its 41st Anniversary in Canada (7/14/2010 10:30:33 AM)
McNuggets to be Tested Over Harmful Additives (7/11/2010 8:32:46 AM)
Salmonella Outbreak Affects Subway Restaurants (7/10/2010 10:34:54 AM)
Dunkin’ Donuts Expands Its Business in North Carolina (7/7/2010 8:20:56 AM)
McDonald’s Accused of Forcing a Worker to Commit Abortion (7/4/2010 9:40:16 AM)
Starbucks Introduces New Coffee Product (7/4/2010 8:36:09 AM)
McDonald's Says World Cup Souvenir Glasses Safe (6/29/2010 10:35:41 AM)
Burger King Expects Weaker Earnings in 2010 (6/27/2010 9:37:10 AM)
Taco Bell Launches Its Social Media Campaign (6/26/2010 10:53:03 AM)
Health Group Slams McDonald's Happy Meal (6/23/2010 8:28:04 AM)
Yum! Brands Ignores Demand to Raise Workers’ Pay (6/21/2010 9:12:27 AM)
Krispy Kreme Files Suit Over Recipe (6/19/2010 8:13:39 AM)
McDonald's Gay-friendly Ad Not Good in the US (6/18/2010 8:08:38 AM)
KFC to Offer Free Meal to Hundreds of Customers (6/16/2010 8:29:08 AM)
Burger King Expects Lower Profit Caused by Unfavorable Foreign Exchange (6/14/2010 8:03:26 AM)
McDonald's Recalls 12 Million 'Shrek' Glasses with Toxic Metal (6/13/2010 9:27:07 AM)
Papa John’s to Sponsor NFL and Super Bowl (6/10/2010 10:19:05 AM)
McDonald’s Reports Nearly 5 Percent Increase in Global Sales (6/9/2010 8:08:45 AM)
Americans Urged to Prepare for Hurricane Season (6/8/2010 7:34:49 AM)
Subway Customers Affected by Salmonella Outbreak (6/7/2010 8:14:51 AM)
Australian Gov to Push Reforms on Fast Food Industry (6/6/2010 9:25:15 AM)
H&R Block to Lay Off Hundreds of Jobs (6/2/2010 7:20:48 AM)
Taco Bell to Introduce a $2 Meal (5/31/2010 10:50:17 AM)
KFC Criticized for Introducing Calorie-ridden Sandwich (5/28/2010 9:02:21 AM)
McDonald’s Reports Stronger Sales in April (5/25/2010 8:43:23 AM)
Home Care Franchise Sector to Grow Over the Coming Years (5/23/2010 10:40:28 AM)
McDonald’s To Promote British Agriculture in 2012 London Olympic (5/20/2010 11:17:18 AM)
KFC Raises Funds for Cancer Group Despite Criticism (5/18/2010 10:12:07 AM)
Pizza Hut Offers Fish-flavored Pizza in Malaysia (5/16/2010 11:35:17 AM)
Dunkin’ Donuts Offers Free Coffee to Compete with Starbucks (5/13/2010 11:35:18 AM)
Female Employee Wins in Class-action Suit vs Wal-Mart (5/11/2010 11:09:32 AM)
Best Buy, Wal-Mart Oppose Labor Rules Involving Truckers (5/8/2010 8:06:59 AM)
US Retailers Report Modest Improvement in Sales (5/6/2010 10:45:16 PM)
Taco Bell Founder Found Dead (1/19/2010 7:34:35 AM)
McDonald's to Offer Free Wi-Fi in Most US Stores (1/12/2010 9:43:29 AM)
McDonald’s Swaps Logo for a “Greener” Image in Europe (12/7/2009 7:36:49 AM)
CA Upholds $6.1 Million McDonald’s Strip Search Case Verdict (11/23/2009 7:35:16 AM)
McDonald's Receives Three Shame Awards for Parents (11/18/2009 9:10:52 AM)
Franchisees Sue Burger King over Cheeseburger Promotion (11/14/2009 9:08:11 AM)
McDonald’s Same-store Sales Increase, US Drops in October (11/9/2009 11:08:26 AM)
No More “Big Mac” in Iceland (10/27/2009 8:09:34 AM)
McDonald’s Inside Louvre, No “Big Mac” Deal (10/12/2009 9:25:54 AM)
Starbucks Rolls Out "Via" Instant Coffee Product in US, Canada (9/29/2009 9:43:03 AM)
New Survey Showed McDonald’s is “most hated” Brand in UK (9/21/2009 7:25:40 AM)
McDonald’s Loses Trademark Case Versus McCurry (9/10/2009 8:47:45 AM)
McDonald’s Posted Slow Sales Growth in August (9/9/2009 7:09:29 AM)
Wal-Mart Recalls 4.2 Million Durabrand DVD Players (9/3/2009 11:23:46 AM)
Riverside in the West to Build First Ever “Green” McDonald’s Restaurant (8/30/2009 9:43:25 AM)
Starbucks Cuts Prices of Drinks for the First Time (8/21/2009 7:45:39 AM)
Same-Store Sales of McDonald's Rise in July (8/11/2009 8:51:33 AM)
Woman Run Amok in KFC (8/9/2009 7:07:31 AM)
KFC Denies Negligence Charges, Says "Twister" did not Poison Girl (8/7/2009 7:18:31 AM)
Franchise Business Lures Jobless Workers (8/4/2009 10:29:04 AM)
Starbucks Offers Employees Much Costlier Health Benefits (7/28/2009 10:11:27 AM)
McDonald's Reports Disappointing Same-store Sales (7/27/2009 8:27:39 AM)
Starbucks Franchisees Goes "Independent" Cafe Mode (7/26/2009 9:35:48 AM)
Gidget, the Chihuahua Ad Star of Taco Bell, Dies at 15 (7/23/2009 7:01:45 AM)
iPhone comes Up with New App for Pizza Hut (7/19/2009 8:30:40 AM)
Yum Brands Food Chain Franchise Q2 Profits Jump 35 Percent (7/15/2009 7:19:23 AM)
Workers File Lawsuit Against Pizza Hut Over Salary (7/13/2009 9:52:10 AM)
7-Eleven to Give Free Slurpee in Its 82nd Anniversary (7/12/2009 8:40:03 AM)
7-Eleven to Offer Veterans Discounts on Franchising Fees (7/5/2009 9:30:13 AM)
Salmonella Concerns prompt Dunkin' Donuts to pullout beverages (7/1/2009 8:58:39 AM)
Critics Lambast Burger King For Latest Sandwich Ad (7/1/2009 6:20:51 AM)
Healthier Menu for KFC Customers (6/29/2009 10:59:48 AM)
Several Dunkin Donut Owners File Bankruptcy (6/28/2009 5:25:45 PM)
Authorities Say KFC Did Not Commit Violation Over Its Commercial (6/7/2009 1:33:20 PM)
McDonald's Branch in North Carolina Goes (6/3/2009 2:33:20 PM)
Burger King Offers Healthier Foods for Kids (6/1/2009 2:15:06 PM)
KFC Says Free Chicken Gives Good Publicity (5/25/2009 10:40:51 AM)
Less Parents Save for their Kids' College Education (5/24/2009 12:18:50 PM)
Experts Say Franchise Business Faces Slow Growth (5/23/2009 4:13:30 PM)
Disneyland Expands to National Harbor (5/21/2009 9:51:00 AM)
Reebok to Expand Its Market Through Franchising (5/20/2009 4:20:05 PM)
US Senior Care Franchising Business Expects Growth (5/18/2009 11:49:33 AM)
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