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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Opening New Store in Carolina
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is opening up a new store in a former Wendy's restaurant in Carolina.
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Destinee Hooker Leads US Volleyball Triumph Over Brazil at Olympics
The U.S. women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on Monday at the Olympics in an early-round rematch of the Beijing Games final won by the Brazilians.
Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Prices IPO at $14 to $16 a Share
The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will sell 13.3 million shares in its initial public offering at a price of $14 to $16 per share, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Choice Hotels International Franchise Contracts up 54 Pct in 2nd Quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc. saw higher revenue and earnings on rising hotel occupancy and rates. The number of U.S. franchise contracts signed with Choice in the second quarter was up 54 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, with "meaningful gains" in both new construction and conversion hotel franchises. Franchise revenue was up 6 percent.
Olympic Games: Swiss Soccer Player Banned Following Racist Tweet Against South Koreans
With the London Olympics 20120 well underway, some athletes have been expelled for racially charged messages on Twitter.
James Holmes Colorado Theater Suspect Charged with 142 counts, 24 First Degree Murder
James Holmes was formally charged on Monday with 142 criminal counts, 24 of first-degree murder and 116 counts of attempted murder, in connection with the shooting rampage at a suburban movie theater showing “The Dark Knight Rises” movie.
Jamba Juice Opens New Store McCarran International Airport, Changes Earnings Release Date
Jamba Juice Company opened a new franchise store at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, on Monday making its twenty-first store in an airport.
Papa John's Franchise Owner: ‘Obamacare’ May Force Job Cuts
Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' has put the restaurant's expansion plans on hold due to the uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" on the business operations, according to a report.
Starbucks Corp. Posts 13 Pct Revenue Gain In Third Quarter
Starbucks Corp. reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal third quarter ended July 1, 2012. A Starbucks drink is seen on a table in New York's Times Square April 21, 2010.
'The Dark Knight Rises' Tops Weekend Box Office for Second Week
"The Dark Knight Rises" was the top winner at the weekend box office for the second straight weekend, making just over $64 million. In spite of ranking first, it is earning less than its 2008 predecessor, "The Dark Knight."