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Happiest Country In The World Just Got Happier With Opening Of First Chili’s Grill & Bar In San Jose, Costa Rica
Franchising Picks Up in U.S., But Hurdles Remain
Robert Penney has seen his financial future and it involves heaps of frozen yogurt. Penney and his wife, Dayna, purchased a Menchie's franchise, offering self-serve frozen yogurt, in Bellingham, Washington, in July 2011. They expect the business, open since April, to be profitable its first year.
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Peanut Butter Recall: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter May Have Salmonella
Trader Joe's initiated a recall of its Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter on Monday after health officials believe the product is linked to salmonella infections that have sickened 29 people in 18 states.
Burger King Mascot Prank Leaves McDonald's Employees Baffled [VIDEO]
Burger King mascot prank was at it again this weekend in Georgia a prankster dressed in the Burger King costume who was spotted roaming around a local McDonald's location and dished out free burgers to the customers.
McDonald's Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 10 Pct
McDonald's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share of common stock payable on December 17, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 3, 2012. This represents a 10% increase over the Company's previous quarterly dividend and brings the fourth quarter dividend payout to approximately $770 million.
Free McDonald's Coffee For One Week [DETAILS]
From September 23rd to September 29th, 54 participating McDonald's restaurants in Southwest Florida will say "Thank You" to consumers and celebrate National Coffee Day by offering free small Premium Roast McCafé coffee all week long.
Carl's Jr and Hardee’s Sales Up Due to New Product Launches [Updated]
CKE Restaurants Inc., the owner of Carl's Jr and Hardee’s announced its second fiscal quarter financial results for the 12 weeks ended Aug. 13.
ZINGA! Frozen Yogurt Now Open in Reading, MA
The wait is finally over! Longtime Reading resident Jerry Pothier, Camille Bardaro of Medford, and Caitlin Merullo of Boxford are thrilled to announce that ZINGA! "The World's Best Frozen Yogurt" has opened its self-serve frozen yogurt store at 50 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867 (former site of The Atlantic Food Mart).
East Coast Sub Sensation Opens 4th Location in Tampa Owners Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, officially opened its doors in South Tampa on September 12. Franchise owners Brian Kenny, Todd Quinzi, and Bryan Pagán held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16 to support the South Tampa Family YMCA.
1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention is Floral Industry’s Largest Ever
The theme of the 2012 1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention was "United We Bloom" and the event certainly lived up to its billing, underscored by a collaboration of insights and a sharing of innovative ideas designed to optimize growth opportunities for retail florists.
Starbucks Rolls Out Single-Serve Coffeemaker at $199-$399
Starbucks Corp. announced Thursday it will start selling its new single-serve brewer online this week for $199. The machine will be rolled out in its ubiquitous cafes next month.