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Big retailers team up on mobile payments plan
A group of big retailers that includes Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Target Corp and Japan's 7-Eleven is developing a mobile payment network, adding to the proliferation of options that let consumers pay with smartphones.
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Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Association Helps Pass Mass. Health Cost Amendment
Dunkin' Donuts Independent Franchisee Association helped a health care cost amendment become a law in Massachusetts which aims to curb medical costs.
Former Red Robin Franchisee Sued for Still Using Franchise Goods
A Red Robin franchisee lost its rights to use the Red Robin brand some 18 months ago in Amarillo, Texas, after getting behind in its royalty payments. The same franchisee has gotten in hot water again after it was learnt that its still operating as a Red Robin inside the store, despite removing franchise trademarks from outside the building.
Dunkin’ Brands Inc. to Sell 21 Million Shares
Dunkin' Donuts parent Dunkin' Brands Inc., which also operates Baskin-Robbins, said last week some of its shareholders will sell 21 million shares of its common stock following the company's shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cold Stone Creamery Handed Lawsuit by Independent Franchisee Association
An independent franchisee association has filed a lawsuit against the Cold Stone Creamery franchise for not being transparent enough, according to a report.
Chick-fil-A Opens New Store in Maryland, Democrat Mayor Comes to Support
A new Chick-fil-A has opened in Prince George's County in Maryland on Thursday and County Council member Karen Toles attended the opening in District Heights, not as a political statement, but to celebrate the economic development in her community, The Washington Times reports.
Macy’s Posts Higher Profit, Raises Earnings Forecast
Macy's Inc reported a higher-than-expected second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by cost controls and strong sales in July, and the department store chain raised its full-year profit forecast.
Square teams up with Starbucks, which is also investing $25M
In surprising news tonight, mobile payments startup Square has announced an extensive partnership with Starbucks. Among the terms of the partnership, Square will power Starbucks' credit and debit card payments nationwide, and Starbucks will invest $25 million in the startup as part of its fourth round of funding.
McDonald's Curly Fries Coming to a Store Near You?
McDonald's curly fries - sounds like something your local McDonald's should already be selling but the popular fast food chain has only released them in the Philippines for a limited time.
InterContinental to Return $1 Bln from Hotel Sales
InterContinental Hotels, the world's biggest hotelier, cheered investors by promising to return $1 billion to them funded from the planned sale of a New York hotel and added its flagship London Park Lane hotel is set to be next on the block.
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