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May Consumer Confidence Up to 5 Year High
US consumer confidence rose in May to the highest level in almost six years as a rising stock market and property values helped lift Americans' outlook on the economy.
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McDonald's CEO: I Shed 20 Pounds Eating McDonald's Food
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson made a super-sized statement at an annual shareholders meeting last week where he said he lost 20 pounds after eating McDonald's food in an attempt to squash links between the fast food chain and obesity.
Applebee's Announces new VP of Culinary and Menu Strategy
Applebee's has named Peter Czizek vice president of culinary and menu strategy, the restaurant said Tuesday.
Papa John's Donates to Oklahoma Tornado Relief Effort
Papa John's Pizza stood supported Moore, Oklahoma, by rolling out a special offer Sunday to help with the relief effort. Papa John's donated $1 for every pizza order with the proceeds going directly to the Salvation Army Oklahoma Recovery Effort. Anyone who enjoyed a pizza that day was able support a great cause at the same time.
Pizza Delivery Man Caught On Camera Eating Toppings
A pizza delivery guy in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was caught on an elevator security camera selectively removing and gobbling down pizza toppings off a customer's pizza with his bare hands, before delivering it to the unsuspecting customers.
Krispy Kreme Offering Free Doughnuts on National Doughnut Day June 7
National Doughnut Day is just around the corner on June 7 and Krispy Kreme will be offering one free doughnut of any flavor to guests in the United States and in Canada, the company said in a statement.
Jack in the Box Announces Names New SVP of Operations
Elana "Lani" Hobson has been promoted to the newly created position of senior vice president of operations for Jack in the Box Inc., the company said Wednesday.
Subway, KFC Featured in Top Brandz List
The 2013 BrandZ Top 100 list of most valuable global brands conducted by the WPP and Millward Brown has been released and despite a 5 percent decrease from the prior year, McDonald's remained on top with a value of $90.3 billion.
Franchise Business Index Up Slightly in April
The Franchise Business Index (FBI), the index that tracks the economic wellbeing of the franchising industry, rose by 0.2 percent in April, according to a report released Thursday.
McDonald's CEO Gets Interrogated by 9-Year-Old Girl Over Healthy Kids Food
McDonald's Corp. CEO Don Thompson landed in some hot water after a 9-year-old girl accused the fast food giant of trying to "trick kids into eating food that isn't good for them."http://www.cnbc.com/id/100764743
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