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Hertz On Demand Expands In Boston
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program Hertz On Demand with four new locations at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. The service is a pay-as-you-go system without an annual fee, providing University faculty, staff, students and all Hertz On Demand members with 24/7 access to vehicles strategically located throughout the campus.
Nutcracker Jack Marches into Jack in the Box for Holiday Fundraiser
Jack in the Box restaurants today launched a holiday fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. For just $1, plus tax, guests may purchase a limited-edition Nutcracker Jack ornament with net proceeds benefiting the youth-mentoring organization. (Available at participating Jack in the Box restaurants while supplies last.)
McDonald's sales growth cools, chilled by competition
McDonald's Corp posted its worst quarterly restaurant sales growth performance in nine years on Friday, lifting the curtain on the fast-food industry's ruthless fight for customers in a weak economy.
Burger King Introduces the Pumpkin Burger For Fall
The fall pumpkin flavors are everywhere from Starbucks to Dunkin' Donuts, but now even Burger King in Japan is entering the market with some of their own pumpkin-themed menu items.
Dunkin’ Donuts Announces 16 New Restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah, With Sizzling Donuts, LLC
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchisee Sizzling Donuts, LLC for 16 new restaurants in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first restaurant is planned to open in 2013 and the remainder by 2018.
Burger King Debuts New Holiday-Inspired Menu Items
To celebrate the start of the holiday season, Burger King Worldwide, Inc. today proudly unveiled additions to its popular dessert menu: the Gingerbread Cookie Sundae and Gingerbread Cookie Shake. Infused with classic holiday flavors that you have grown to love, each gingerbread treat is sure to get everyone into the spirit of the season while fulfilling those cookie cravings. For cinnamon-flavor enthusiasts, BK® will also feature the irresistible Cinnabon® Minibon® Rolls, baked fresh daily using the world's best cinnamon and covered in rich, creamy frosting. Treat yourself to a sweet morning, snack on-the-go or pair with your favorite BK® meal.
Hertz Extends Timing Agreement With The FTC Until November 16, 2012
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. today announced that, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. for $87.50 per share, Hertz has agreed to extend the term of its timing agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) until 11:59 p.m. on November 16, 2012.
Jamba Juice and Twilight Saga Fans Get Berry Bitten This Fall
Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle brand, in partnership with Summit Entertainment, a LIONSGATE company, proudly announces the debut of the all-new Berry Bitten smoothie to celebrate the upcoming November theatrical release of "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2." As part of the special promotional activities around the long-awaited conclusion to the beloved film series, Jamba® is also sponsoring a "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - PART 2″ Premiere Sweepstakes on Facebook, in which one lucky fan will win a Grand Prize trip for two to attend the world premiere screening of the film on November 12 in Los Angeles.**
Entrepreneurs face obstacle course in France
It took some nerve for 10 engineers in a Paris basement to take on electronics giant Fujitsu for a $20 million contract to supply European planemaker Airbus with a new kind of data tag for its aircraft parts.