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Dubai Mall, The Largest Shopping Mall in the World Has More Visitors Than NYC [PHOTOS]
Smashburger Recognizes Franchise and Corporate Leaders at Annual Company Conference
Smashburger, the expanding better burger restaurant, today announced the recipients of its annual awards which were presented to seven deserving franchise groups and corporate leaders at the company's 2012 Conference held in Beavercreek, CO on September 13.
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Alliance Boots to Buy $91 Mln Stake in China Pharma Retailer
Alliance Boots, the owner of Europe's largest pharmacy chain, will buy a 12 percent stake in China's Nanjing Pharmaceutical Co Ltd for about 56 million pounds ($91 million), Alliance said in a statement on Sunday.
Happiest Country In The World Just Got Happier With Opening Of First Chili’s Grill & Bar In San Jose, Costa Rica
Committed to bringing the world bold and distinct flavors, Chili's® Grill & Bar recently introduced Costa Rica residents to their first taste of the restaurant company's Southwestern-inspired, classic American favorites and upbeat environment. Costa Rica, which was recently named the happiest country in the world by the New Economics Foundation's Happy Planet Index (HPI), warmly embraced the American brand when the doors of the first restaurant opened earlier this month in the vibrant center of the country's capital at Centro Comercial Multiplaza in San José.
Mucho Burrito Introduces the Ghost Pepper to Canadian Heat-Seekers
Just when you thought summer was over, Mucho Burrito keeps the heat going! Mucho Burrito, the fastest-growing Mexican restaurant chain in Canada, today announced that it has become the first national food chain to use the ghost pepper, one of the world's hottest chili peppers, as part of its menu offering. The limited-time Hotter than Hell and Wimpy 12 inch Ghost Pepper Burritos will be available today until November 2, the Day of the Dead, at Mucho Burrito locations across North America.
Jamba Juice Recognized for Innovative Employee Health and Wellness Programs
Jamba Juice Company, a leading healthy, active lifestyle company, has been named for a second year as one of the Bay Area's Healthiest Employers. The Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and the San Francisco Business Times, in collaboration with Healthiest Employers®, a research company focused on wellness, recognized Jamba Juice® on for their innovation and leadership in employee wellness programs.
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.
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.