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McDonald's Employee Asks Customer if Her Breasts Are Real, Twice
A recent customer at an Australian McDonald's store was left offended when an employee asked her not once, but twice, if her breasts were real, according to NT News.
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Illinois Tool Works Buys Chinese Food Equipment Business
Illinois Tool Works Inc. on Wednesday said it acquired a Chinese manufacturer of Western-style commercial kitchen equipment, the company said in a press release. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
KFC Testing Fast-Casual Dining Model: Report
KFC appears to be branching out into the fast-casual dining business, after a report in Louisville Business First noted that a CareerBuilder.com job posting for the restaurant described the site as a "fast casual test store."
Florida Man Sues McDonald's Over Hot Coffee Spill, Caused Second-Degree Burns
McDonald's is in hot water again after a Florida man filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming he suffered serious burns from a spilled cup of hot coffee while dining at a McDonald's restaurant in Bergen County, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.
McDonald's in PA Agrees to Stop Paying Employees with Debit Card
Employees of a McDonald's franchise in Pennsylvania will no longer have to accept fee-carrying payroll debit cards; after an employee sued the company saying it was unfair employees had to be charged to receive their salaries.
Nickelodeon Focused on TV Shows, Not On Lowering Childhood Obesity
Disney, the world's largest children's entertainment network, launched an initiative last year to only advertise healthy food by 2015. Meanwhile, rival network, Nickelodeon is not following suit despite rising levels of obesity among children.
Noodles & Co. IPO Doubles in First Day of Trading
Noodles & Co., the fast-casual restaurant chain that serves pastas and soups in 26 U.S. states, more than doubled in its first day of trading after pricing its initial public offering above an increased price range.
Diabetes Drug Maker Novo Nordisk Drops Paula Deen over Racial Backlash
Diabetes drug maker Novo Nordisk has severed ties with Paula Deen who is currently embroiled in a major image clean-up after she admitted to saying the N-word and using other racist language at work.
McDonald's Israel Refuses to Open Store in Jerusalem, Competitor Burger Rance Takes it
McDonald's in Israel has declined to open up a branch in a new mall in Ariel, a Jewish settlement, as the company has a policy of avoiding conflict zones, the company said.
Krispy Kreme Rolls Out Three New Flavors for a Limited Time
Krispy Kreme rolled out some new flavors in a bid to entice more customers to sample its sweet offerings. The brand has introduced Caramel and Chocolate Shop treats featuring caramel, chocolate and salted pretzels.
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