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Yum plans 70 new restaurants in CIS in 2013
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Yum Brands Inc, owner of fast-food brand KFC, plans to open between 60 and 70 restaurants this year in Russia and other former Soviet countries and is looking for new franchise partners to help drive growth.
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Horse Meat Found in Lasagna, Some Packages Contain '100% Horse Meat'
Horse meat has been found in lasagna in the U.K. just weeks after it was also discovered in burger meat sold at British supermarkets.
Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Sales Surpass Number of Americans
The Taco Bell's Doritos Locos tacos are officially the most popular item in Taco Bell history since the company first rolled them out back in June, selling more than there are people in the U.S.
Polish Inspector Says No Horsemeat Found at Plants
Polish food investigators have found no evidence linking their meat supply to that of Irish claims that Poland was the source of horsemeat that ended up in Irish and British burgers.
Panera Bread Announces Appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Panera Bread Company - Ron Shaich, Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Bill Moreton, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, announced that Roger C. Matthews, Jr., was appointed Panera's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective March 18, 2013.
Starbucks Opens First Store in New Delhi
Starbucks Corp. opened its first store in Delhi, India on Thursday, bringing to seven the total number of outlets it's operating in the country.
Wingstop Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit with Free Wings February 9
Wingstop is officially celebrating its arrival in the Detroit area with a special "Take 5" event that offers five free classic or boneless wings to guests from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 9, at all three Detroit-area restaurants.
'Virgin Mary' Crisps Pulled from Pret A Manger Following Catholic Criticism
U.K. sandwich chain Pret A Manger has pulled its Virgin Mary potato chips from stores, following criticism from Catholic organizations.
Domino’s Add Extra Day to Carry Out $7.99 Pizza Special
Domino's has added an additional day to its large, three-topping pizza for $7.99 on Monday - Wednesday promotion by extending it till Thursday, the company said in a statement.
McDonald's in China Accidentally Gives Detergents in Place of Soda
McDonald's apologized to a customer in China after the customer was accidentally served dishwashing detergent instead of Coca-Cola, according to reports.