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Fast food workers kick-off multi-city protests for higher pay
Hundreds of low-wage workers at fast-food chains such as McDonald's and Wendy's on Monday protested in the streets of New York, kick-starting a week of demonstrations in several major cities demanding the right to unionize and pressing for a pay raise to $15 per hour - double the federal minimum wage.
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KFC Offers Free Picnic to Family who Found Giant 7-Foot KFC Bucket in Front Yard
A Georgia family recently got the surprise of their life when a giant Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket appeared in their front yard, and now KFC is offering the family a free fried chicken picnic to go with that bucket.
Church's Chicken and Coca-Cola Competition: Win A Trip to the American Music Awards
Church's Chicken and Coca-Cola are joining forces and offering fans the chance to win a trip to the American Music Awards Nov. 24 in Los Angeles.
Taco Bell Receives $6.8 Million from GE Capital for Business Growth
Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided Guerrieri Management, Inc. (GMI) with a $6.8 million credit facility. The company currently operates 12 Taco Bell restaurants in the Tampa-Clearwater area, according to a statement released by the company.
Mother Gets Arrested for Leaving Young Children Home Alone to go to McDonald's
A Florida mother went out to McDonald's with her friends and left her two young children home alone. The impulsive decision has left the mom behind bars.
Popeye's Debuts Chicken And Waffle Tenders, Watch Funny Commercial
Popeyes is debuting chicken waffle tenders - which is white meat chicken battered in a waffle coating and then deep-fried - on July 29, according to reports.
Paula Deen's Cook Dora Charles Says she was Paid $10 an Hour, Asked to Ring Bell
Paula Deen's cook, Dora Charles, is breaking her silence and offering up a different view on the popular TV chef who has been embroiled in a public scandal after she admitted to using the derogatory N word.
Taco Bell Drops Kids Meals, Toys from Their Menu Offering
Taco Bell is the first major fast food chain to drop kids meal options from its menu, as the company says profit margins are low and prefer to focus on other target markets.
McDonald's Employees Protest Low Wages in Baltimore
McDonald's employees in Baltimore are protesting low wages on Wednesday and handed fliers to customers and chanted "raise the wage," according to reports.
Stomach Bug Leaves 270 People Sick in 8 States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a parasite has left 269 people from eight states ill since last month, but health officials unsure as to where it originated.
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