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Burger King Will Be First Fast-Food Chain To Use 'Cage-Free' Eggs
On Wednesday, Burger King Corp. became the world's first fast-food chain to get all of its eggs and pork from cage-free chickens and pigs.
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SMALL FIRMS SAY CAPTIVE TO CREDIT CARD CHANGES
Business credit cards were a big help for Doris McMillon's communications consulting business, allowing her to buy supplies for workshops and coaching sessions weeks before her clients paid her.
Businesses Seek Cut of Carbon Tax to $10
Business leaders in Australia are seeking a drastic cut in the carbon tax to just $10 from the $23 per tonne scheduled to be collected beginning July 1, 2012. Their $10 proposal is close to the carbon price in the European Union.
Deutsche Bank Borrows $6 to $13 Billion from ECB on LTRO
Deutsche Bank has taken 5-10 billion euros ($6.6-$13.3 billion), of the European Central Bank's (ECB) long-term refinancing operation (LTRO), which offers three-year loans to banks at a rate of 1 percent according to a report.
Starbucks First European Concept Store to Open in Amsterdam
Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) proudly announces the opening of its first concept store in Europe in the center of Amsterdam on Friday, March 9. The store is located in the vault of the historic Amsterdamsche Bank, a landmark building on Amsterdam's famous Rembrandt Square. Spanning 430 square meters (4,50o sqf), it is the largest Starbucks store in Europe. With its radical design departure and 'Slow' Coffee Theatre, it offers a new experience for coffee, design and food innovation.
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...
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