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Franchise Source Brands International’s Chief Relationship Officer Named to the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Committee
Monopoly at McDonald’s Returns with One-in-Four Odds
The Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back for the 20thedition in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants, bringing with it one-in-four odds of winning, multiple ways to play, and more than $300 million in cash and great prizes. The excitement begins in restaurants September 25 and continues in-stores until October 22 and online until 11:59:50 p.m. on November 3, 2012.
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When Politics Are Good, And Bad, For Small Business
Is it good business to let your customers know your politics? Is it good business to let your customers know your politics? For Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida and a registered Republican, the answer may be no.
Orcel’s Revolution Only Just Starting at UBS
A cultural revolution is under way at UBS under new investment bank boss Andrea Orcel, who has lifted morale by bringing in clients but raised fears among old hands at the Swiss bank that they will bear the brunt of expected lay-offs.
M&T Bank to Buy Hudson City Bancorp in $3.7 Bln Deal
M&T Bank Corp said it would buy Hudson City Bancorp Inc in a stock and cash deal worth $3.7 billion, expanding its franchise in the eastern United States and taking a step toward the long-awaited consolidation of regional banks.
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.