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Start-ups plan new ways to deal with future disasters
Floating robots to gather storm data, fuel cells for power outages, and tools to choose evacuation routes and help responders stay connected to the Internet are among the innovations that increasingly will help responders deal with future disasters, start-up companies say.
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Jack in the Box Raises $23,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego
The Jack in the Box Foundation held its annual bowl-a-thon benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County recently and raised $23,000 for the youth-mentoring agency, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates Arrival of the Boston Scream Donut
Halloween is almost here, and Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has brewed up a host of ghostly goodies to make the season sweeter for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Papa Murphy's Pizza Says 'Boo' With New Jack-O-Lantern Pizza
Restaurants typically see an increase in traffic on Halloween, as partygoers and parents opt for the convenience of a pre-made meal.
Burger King Introduces 3 New Items for 55th Whopper Anniversary
Burger King is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Whopper burger by rolling out three limited time only items, available in restaurants now. The offerings will be served in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging.
McDonald's to Start Selling Ground Coffee Bags in Canada
McDonald's will begin selling bags of ground coffee at its restaurants in Canada from November onwards, a move that could spread to other regions around the world if proven profitable.
Peyton Manning Scores a Touchdown as Newest Papa John’s Franchisee
Papa John's, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, today signed a new "franchise player" for the brand, announcing Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as its newest franchisee. Manning, in partnership with Papa John's, will own 21 restaurants in the Denver area.
CBS’s Hit Series “Undercover Boss” Takes Tilted Kilt President Behind the Scenes
Since franchising the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in 2006, Ron Lynch has been on a mission to open the contemporary, Celtic-themed sports pub concept staffed with beautiful servers in sexy plaid kilts and matching plaid bras in every city and town in America. His personal and professional journey will unfold on national television as he investigates the inner workings of Tilted Kilt pubs across the United States in the hit CBS series "Undercover Boss," Friday, November 9 (8pm/7c) on the CBS Television Network.
Burger King Launches 3 New Items for 55th Whopper Anniversary
Burger King is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Whopper burger by rolling out three limited time only items, available in restaurants now. The offerings will be served in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging.
Dunkin' Brands 3Q Profit Up, Raises Earnings Forecast
Dunkin' Brands Group Inc, the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, raised its earnings forecast for the year after its third-quarter results came in above analyst estimates, due to sales growth at its U.S. coffee and doughnut shops.