http://www.startupbizhub.com StartupBizHub.com is a site for all novice entrepreneurs that can ask their questions and get answers about all kinds of businesses. en-us Copyright 2009 StartupBizHub.com. All Rights Reserved. 6/9/2026 2:18:45 AM 20 http://www.startupbizhub.com/mcdonalds-spends-258000-for-lobbying-in-q4.htm 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. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/taco-bell-introduces-new-meals.htm 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. Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/workers-halt-negotiation-with-dunkin-donuts.htm 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. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/mediacom-to-handle-yum-brands-ad-campaign.htm To beef up its marketing and advertising campaign, Yum! Brands which owns fast food chains such as Pizza Hut and KFC has recently made an agreement with media agency Mediacom which has cost the company nearly $40 million. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/salmonella-outbreak-affects-subway-restaurants.htm Restaurant giant Subway has reported a significant decline in sales after hundreds of customers have been infected with salmonella which is a food-borne disease caused by eating foods contaminated with animal and human feces. Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/mcdonalds-says-world-cup-souvenir-glasses-safe.htm Despite concern that McDonald's World Cup souvenir glasses may contain cadmium which is a metal attributed to cancer and other health problems, the restaurant giant said that it will not pull out the glasses which they claimed to be safe. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/taco-bell-launches-its-social-media-campaign.htm In an effort to reach a broader market and strengthen its brand, Taco Bell has recently launched a social media campaign using YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social platforms that are seen as an effective viral marketing tool. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/yum-brands-ignores-demand-to-raise-workers-pay.htm Yum! Brands, which owns KFC fast food restaurants, has ignored the demands for a higher wage that will benefit the workers from the northeastern city of Shenyang, China. However, the company said it will fulfill its obligation once the labor contract is signed. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/subway-customers-affected-by-salmonella-outbreak.htm Several customers from Illinois have been hospitalized after eating sandwiches from Subway which were found to have salmonella, a food-borne bacteria which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and headache. Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/pizza-hut-offers-fish-flavored-pizza-in-malaysia.htm Pizza Hut has recently introduced a new product in Malaysia called Fish King Pizza that is topped with fish sticks, crabsticks, mozzarella cheese, pineapples, onions, and roasted capsicum. However, this new product will only be available for a month in the country. Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/taco-bell-founder-found-dead.htm Taco Bell founder Glen Bell was found dead inside his Santa Fe home on Sunday. He was 86. Taco Bell, along with the family, is now planning to have a private funeral for the late restaurant innovator. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/ca-upholds-$61-million-mcdonalds-strip-search-case-verdict.htm A Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld the $6.1 million award to the former McDonald’s worker who was stripped search by the fiancé of the store’s assistant manager after a phone caller, claiming that he was a policeman, asked them to do so. The CA ruled that Louise Ogborn was sexually abused in the process. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/mcdonalds-inside-louvre-no-big-mac-deal.htm Prominent French food critic, Francois Simon, has defended McDonald’s for its plan to put up a franchise inside the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/starbucks-rolls-out-via-instant-coffee-product-in-us-canada.htm Starbucks hopes to steal huge market shares from Kraft and Nestle with the launch of its new instant coffee product called Via. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/new-survey-showed-mcdonalds-is-most-hated-brand-in-uk.htm British people have expressed a huge dislike over the McDonald’s brand, saying that “were surely not loviv’ it!” Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/mcdonalds-loses-trademark-case-versus-mccurry.htm The world’s largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s Corp. lost a fight against a small Indian food store called McCurry over the use of “Mc” prefix after the Malaysia Federal Court ruled in favor of the latter. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/mcdonalds-posted-slow-sales-growth-in-august.htm The world’s largest fast-food chain, McDonald’s Food Corp, has posted the smallest sales gain in August with only 2.2 percent increase worldwide, it is the lowest monthly gain that the company posted since February this year. But company executives expect the business climate to be better as the recession bottomed down. Wed, 9 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/wal-mart-recalls-42-million-durabrand-dvd-players.htm Wal-Mart, the largest retail store in the US, has expanded to more than four million units the recall of its popular Durabrand DVD players after several customers filed complaints that the gadget was prone to overheating that led to damage to properties and fire. Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/riverside-in-the-west-to-build-first-ever-green-mcdonalds-restaurant.htm Candace and Tom Spiel will, a couple from Riverside City, is set to rebuild their old McDonald’s restaurant along University Avenue into the “greenest” franchise in the West after the city commission has approved the modern design of their proposed building. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/woman-run-amok-in-kfc.htm A woman, in her mid-20’s, runs amok at a KFC outlet and hurt one crew member after she found out that there’s no honey mustard along with the beef. Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/starbucks-franchisees-goes-independent-cafe-mode.htm Starbucks has been hit by the recession so hard that its sales plummeted beyond company projection. Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/iphone-comes-up-with-new-app-for-pizza-hut.htm iPhone and Pizza Hut has come up with a new way of ordering pizza that is surely fun. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/yum-brands-food-chain-franchise-q2-profits-jump-35-percent.htm With increased advertisements and other promotions of its products, Yum Brands has posted a 35 percent increase in its sales for the second quarter of 2009. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/workers-file-lawsuit-against-pizza-hut-over-salary.htm In a class lawsuit against Pizza Hut, more than 20,000 delivery drivers accused the restaurant giant for violating the federal and state minimum laws. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/authorities-say-kfc-did-not-commit-violation-over-its-commercial.htm In its ruling, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that KFC commercial which showed men wiping their greasy fingers (from the KFC chicken) on a young boy's forehead did not violate any federal law. Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/kfc-says-free-chicken-gives-good-publicity.htm Fast food chain giant KFC posted higher sales after its recent free meal which promoted the grilled chicken has received much publicity as millions of Americans flocked to KFC chains to have a free taste of its latest dish which has been considered as the healthier version of fried chicken. Mon, 25 May 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/reebok-to-expand-its-market-through-franchising.htm International footwear manufacturer Reebok has announced its partnership deal with a franchise and retail company Franchise India Holdings Limited (FIHL) in line with its plan to reach its target-market and boost revenue amid low consumer spending due to recession. Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/7-eleven-launches-new-site-to-target-franchisees.htm To provide relevant information about franchising in a convenience store, the largest chain store in the US, 7-Eleven has recently announced its new website that will serve as a reliable source for interested franchisees. Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/plan-ahead-events-franchising-business-for-event-organizers.htm For those entrepreneurs with Public Relations Skills, Plan Ahead Events is an ideal franchise business for them which organize special occasions, meetings, business conventions, executive conferences, and exhibit. Wed, 6 May 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/lease-one-a-business-franchise-for-brokers.htm Financial service company Lease One is a great choice for franchisees and brokers who want to start a business despite having limited capital. Mon, 4 May 2009 12:00:00 CST http://www.startupbizhub.com/how-to-start-franchising-with-internet-provider-wsi.htm WSI is an Internet solution provider which targets small and medium scale businesses from 87 countries. To further reach a broader market, it decided to enter into the franchise business in 1996, just after a year of its full operation. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CST