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Thai Minor sees Chinese food ops in profit in 2013
Thai hotel and fast-food chain operator Minor International Pcl said on Wednesday it expected its loss-making food operations in Chinato make a profit this year thanks to income from recently acquired restaurant chain Riverside & Courtyard.
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Domino's Japan Offers Pricey Kobe Beef Steak Pizza
The pizza chain's stores in Japan sell a large pizza with Kobe beef, a delicacy in the country, for 5,800 yen (about US$66). Additional toppings include onions, potatoes, steak sauce and cheese.
Starbucks Offering Free Vanilla Blonde coffee for Limited Time
Starbucks is offering free samples of its new Vanilla Blonde coffee in several different venues for a limited time starting Tuesday, according to a report.
Pie Five Pizza Co. Adds Havana-Inspired Flavor to Its Menu
Pie Five Pizza Co., a division of Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc., has added a Havana twist to its growing diverse menu with the introduction of its new limited-time offer the Cuban Pie.
Church's Chicken Adds Variations to its Value Sandwich
As of Monday, all participating Church's Chicken restaurants the QSR chain is featuring the Ultimate Value Trio - a new twist to its already popular Value Sandwich.
Krispy Kreme Hires Executive to Lead U.S. Franchise Growth
As part of its efforts to grow it domestic franchise operations, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. has hired Patricia Perry as its new vice president of U.S. franchise development.
McDonald's Chicken Wings Test Expands to Chicago
McDonald's, the world's biggest hamburger chain, is set to expand its test of chicken wings to Chicago this week, after a successful run in Atlanta last year.
Wendy's Franchise Cuts Hours in Response to Obamacare
The owner of several Wendy's restaurants in Omaha, Neb., is attempting to avoid paying extra due to Obamacare by slashing hundreds of workers' hours so that they will not be legally entitled to health benefits, WOWT NBC reports.
Man Finds 'Brains' in KFC Chicken Meal [PHOTO]
A student caught a nasty surprise as he dug into a piece of chicken while eating a Gladiator box meal, and what he found, was something no one hopes to find in any food they're about to consume.
McDonald's Temporarily Changing Name to 'Macca's' in Australia
McDonald's has always had nicknames, Mickey D's for example, but don't expect the burger chain to go changing its name to suit the public anytime soon. Unless you're in Australia, of course.