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"Harry Potter" 7-Part eBook Series Coming to Amazon's Kindle Owners' Lending Library June 19
Marvel's "The Avengers" Tops Box Office for Second Week, Brings in $1 Billion Worldwide
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park Announced to Open in Universal Studios Japan by Late 2014
Universal Studios Japan announced on Thursday that they would be bringing The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the theme park in Osaka, Japan as part of the global expansion of the Harry Potter-themed entertainment experience.
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P.F. Chang's to go private in $1.1 bln deal
P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc, which has been fighting to recover from ill-timed price increases, said it would go private in a $1.1 billion deal with Centerbridge Partners, sending its shares up 30 percent.
Burger King Will Be First Fast-Food Chain To Use 'Cage-Free' Eggs
On Wednesday, Burger King Corp. became the world's first fast-food chain to get all of its eggs and pork from cage-free chickens and pigs.
McDonald's Washes Lettuce in Washing Machine? Arabian Franchise Denies Claims
A the Middle East franchise of American fast food giant McDonald's has refuted allegations that lettuce is being washed in a washing machine, prior to being served to customers. The allegations were made after a crudely shot video clip, allegedly from a kitchen of an as yet unidentified McDonald's outlet, was uploaded on YouTube.
Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, announced its grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st.
McDonald Offers New Olympic Program
The world's largest fast-food chain is going to 'make children' healthier through a "Mascotathon" campaign.
The Hornets—the Next Successful NBA Franchise?
Tom Benson sat in front of an NBA logo on Friday as he announced his decision to purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He read a prepared statement, then opened it up to the press to ask questions.
McDonald's in franchising deal with Russia's Rosinter
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China Disney project secures $2 billion loan: media
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The operator of the planned Shanghai Disney theme park has secured a 12.9 billion yuan ($2 billion) syndicated loan for the construction of the park, Chinese media reported on Wednesday, a boost for Walt Disney Co
Best Buy to take 6 months - 9 months to name new CEO
Best Buy Co's board expects to take six to nine months to find a permanent replacement for CEO Brian Dunn, who resigned abruptly earlier this week.