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Chick-fil-A Posts 'Record-Setting' Sales on Appreciation Day as Anti-Gay Marriage Debate Continues
Chick-fil-A posted "record-setting" sales on Wednesday as thousands of people queued up at the chicken chain for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day after the chain's president and CEO made anti-gay comments.
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Estes Enterprises Opening Two New Qdoba Mexican Grill in Kansas
Franchisee Eric Estes, of Estes Enterprises, is planning to open up two new Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Wichita, Kansas starting on the east side and one on the west.
Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Prices IPO at $14 to $16 a Share
The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will sell 13.3 million shares in its initial public offering at a price of $14 to $16 per share, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Choice Hotels International Franchise Contracts up 54 Pct in 2nd Quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc. saw higher revenue and earnings on rising hotel occupancy and rates. The number of U.S. franchise contracts signed with Choice in the second quarter was up 54 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, with "meaningful gains" in both new construction and conversion hotel franchises. Franchise revenue was up 6 percent.
Jamba Juice Opens New Store McCarran International Airport, Changes Earnings Release Date
Jamba Juice Company opened a new franchise store at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, on Monday making its twenty-first store in an airport.
Papa John's Franchise Owner: ‘Obamacare’ May Force Job Cuts
Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' has put the restaurant's expansion plans on hold due to the uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" on the business operations, according to a report.
McDonald's Twitter Tracking Plunges Following London Mayor Remarks
Olympic sponsor McDonald's is at the bottom of the brand reputation tracker monitoring on Twitter which reflects the general sentiment toward the 25 official sponsors of the London Games following comments made by the London mayor.
Sam's Club Hours Open for Back-to-School Bundle Packs Sales, Discounts
With the back-to-school season nearing, Sam's Club announced their massive discounts on large packaged goods and warehouse-sized sets of college student needs.
McDonald's Adds QR Codes to Meals Sold at the London Olympics 2012
As one of the official sponsors for the London Olympics 2012, McDonald's is trying to improve its image as a healthy foods option by rolling out a new feature that offers calorie information.
Hooters Menu: First Wing-Eating World Champion Eats 144 Wings
The first Hooters Major League Eating Wing-Eating World Champion was announced on Thursday, when Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., ate 144 wings in 10 minutes.