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Hurricane Sandy 2012 will affect as many as 60 million people that live in the East Coast and has already caused evacuations, subway and school shutdowns, the New York Stock Exchange to come to a halt and businesses to close.
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Papa Murphy's Pizza Says 'Boo' With New Jack-O-Lantern Pizza
Restaurants typically see an increase in traffic on Halloween, as partygoers and parents opt for the convenience of a pre-made meal.
Scrub Daddy Makes it on ‘Shark Tank’ and Strikes a Deal
Scrub Daddy, a sponge that becomes soft in warm water and firm in cold water, appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" last night, scoring a deal with QVC's Lori Greiner.
Burger King Introduces 3 New Items for 55th Whopper Anniversary
Burger King is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Whopper burger by rolling out three limited time only items, available in restaurants now. The offerings will be served in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging.
McDonald's to Start Selling Ground Coffee Bags in Canada
McDonald's will begin selling bags of ground coffee at its restaurants in Canada from November onwards, a move that could spread to other regions around the world if proven profitable.
Fast food, tax lite
When does a hamburger become intellectual property? For fast food giants, the transformation happens at the tax office.
Peyton Manning Scores a Touchdown as Newest Papa John’s Franchisee
Papa John's, the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL, today signed a new "franchise player" for the brand, announcing Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning as its newest franchisee. Manning, in partnership with Papa John's, will own 21 restaurants in the Denver area.
Consumers boost growth despite business caution
Economic growth picked up in the third quarter as a late burst in consumer spending offset the first cutbacks in investment in more than a year by cautious businesses.
CBS’s Hit Series “Undercover Boss” Takes Tilted Kilt President Behind the Scenes
Since franchising the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in 2006, Ron Lynch has been on a mission to open the contemporary, Celtic-themed sports pub concept staffed with beautiful servers in sexy plaid kilts and matching plaid bras in every city and town in America. His personal and professional journey will unfold on national television as he investigates the inner workings of Tilted Kilt pubs across the United States in the hit CBS series "Undercover Boss," Friday, November 9 (8pm/7c) on the CBS Television Network.
Burger King Launches 3 New Items for 55th Whopper Anniversary
Burger King is celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Whopper burger by rolling out three limited time only items, available in restaurants now. The offerings will be served in commemorative retro-style anniversary packaging.




