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Starbucks opens first juice bar in biggest move outside coffee
Starbucks Corp will open the first store in its new Evolution Fresh juice bar chain on Monday, its biggest move outside coffee and one it hopes will boost the company's position in the $50 billion health food sector.
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Lenders Bet on Franchising in Las Vegas
Speaking to a packed room of nearly 300 franchise leaders at the annual Franchise Times Franchise Finance Conference in Las Vegas, U.S. Bank SBA Division President Julie Huston said Tuesday the IFA's Credit Access Campaign has been a "gamechanger," positioning the industry for significant growth as banks begin to expand lending after three years of stagnation. "I would give the industry an A for the way you have addressed this problem." Huston, whose franchise lending career has included wo...
ECB Keeps Interest Rates The Same: 1.0%
The European Central Bank held interest rates at 1.0 percent for the third month running on Thursday, pausing to assess the impact of a dramatic sweep of measures that has unsettled some at the bank.
Dunkin’ Donuts Is Number One in Coffee Customer Loyalty for Sixth Straight Year
Canton, MA In the highly competitive U.S. coffee market,Dunkin' Donuts is once again distinguished for brewing a superior guest experience.For the sixth straight year, Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, has been recognized by the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index as number one in customer loyalty in the coffee category.
WSI Internet Franchise Announces a New Regional Master Franchise Office in Paris, France
WSI, the world's #1 Internet franchise, has just announced the opening of a new Regional Master Franchise office in Paris, France. Operated by Jean-Francois Baudrais, the office will concentrate on delivering world class online solutions to small and medium sized businesses in the region, including Hauts de Siene, Yvelines, and Essone.
From Humble Handwritten Beginnings to More than $3 Billion in Annual Savings Each Year, the Coupon Proves Its Worth; Receives Long Overdue Part
LARGO, Fla., March 8, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Today more than ever before, consumers love savings, and businesses are using deals and discounts to drive their bottom line. The coupon turns 125 years old this year, and to commemorate the birthday, Valpak®, the 44-year-old savings and direct marketing leader, is throwing a "virtual party" celebrating their love of all things thrifty with a $5,000 Facebook sweepstakes, and expert advice to help consumers save money in today's digital age, inclu...
Share What You Expect from Annual Budget 2012-13
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will present the annual budget in parliament on March 16. The Direct Taxes Code (DTC) will be in focus this year. What is your budget wishlist for this year?
Reports And A Rumor Lift Stocks, Euro, Commodities: Daily Markets Wrap
A decent U.S. jobs report, a report the Fed is considering a new kind of money printing and an upbeat mood swing on Greece lifted stocks, the euro and commodities on Wednesday.
iPad HD Release: Why Apple Won't Live Stream The Launch Event
Today is the big day for Apple fans, and for all of those following the news about an "iPad 3," or, more likely, an "iPad HD." However, if you're looking for a live stream from San Francisco's Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, you might want to stop looking.
Is Rush Limbaugh Winning? Protesting Advertisers See Stock-Price Slide, Buying Opportunity?
At least 29 sponsors have pulled their support from Rush Limbaugh’s radio program--and now it looks like they’re paying the price.
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