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Franchisee Buys 120 Unit Kentucky Fried Chicken Portfolio from Yum Brands
Mitra QSR KNE, LLC (Mitra) and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund, LLC (Chalak), recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the Northeast part of the United States for an undisclosed amount.
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Subway Rolls Out New Steak Melt Sandwiches, New $5 Footlong for November
Subway restaurants have rolled out three new sandwiches as part of its Steak Melts Collection beginning November. The new selection includes the Chipotle Steak & Cheese; Big Philly Cheesesteak and Steak & Bacon Melt.
Special Report: Starbucks's European tax bill disappears down $100 million hole
Starbucks told investors its European businesses made a $40 million profit in 2011, but accounts filed for its UK, German, and French units, which make up 90 percent of European revenues, showed a loss of $60 million.
Hurricane Grill & Wings Announce Houston Development
Hurricane Grill & Wings is excited to announce a new development agreement, adding five new restaurants to the Houston area. Currently, the island-inspired restaurant has over 48 locations in eight different states. Hurricane Grill & Wings has one other Texas location in San Antonio that has achieved enormous success since its opening in July.
Consumer spending picks up, but savings a worry
Consumer spending rose solidly in September, putting the economy on a firmer footing heading into the fourth quarter even though households had to pull back on saving to fund purchases.
Dunkin' Donuts Celebrates Arrival of the Boston Scream Donut
Halloween is almost here, and Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has brewed up a host of ghostly goodies to make the season sweeter for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
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.