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Jimmy John's Norovirus Outbreak: 110 Could Be Infected
One-hundred ten people may have become sick from Jimmy Johns. A gastrointestinal sickness in 110 people might have originated from Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwich shops in Garden City, Kan.
China Mobile's Apple iPhone 5S and 5C Pre-Orders At 100,000
China Mobile has received 100,000 pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C. China Mobile pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 5S, and 5C smartphones have recorded sales numbers below China Unicom's 150,000, and China Telecom's 120,000 Investors Business Daily reported Monday.
Applebee's Unbelievably Great Tasting Under 550 Calories Menu: Company Adds Roma Pepper Steak; Cedar Salmon
Applebee's has a roma pepper steak, and cedar salmon on its Great Tasting Under 550 Calories Menu.
Man Charged in Murder of Estranged Wife at Jacksonville Applebees (VIDEO)
A man was charged in the murder of his estranged wife at a Jacksonville Applebees. A man has been charged in the murder of his wife in a Jacksonville Applebee's Sunday according to police Fox television station affiliate WAWS in Jacksonville.
Cracker Barrel Declines Assistance From Top Investor 'Biglari'
Cracker Barrel turned down help from a top shareholders, Sardar Biglari. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store declined an offer to help the company move forward The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Crocs Major Events: CEO Retires, Blackstone to Invest $200 Million in Shoe Company
Crocs CEO John McCarvel is retiring and Blackstone is putting $200 million into the company. Blackstone Group announced plans to put $200 million into Crocs as John McCarvel steps aside April 14 as the shoe company's CEO the company said in a press release Sunday.
Mondolez International's Snackwell's Brand to Join Brynwood Partner's Back to Nature Company
Mondolez International's Snackwell's entity will become part of Brynwood Partners. Mondolez International is ending its duration with its SnackWell's entity, and giving it to Brynwood Partners who is then expected to merge it with its Back to Nature Foods company, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
40 and 60-Watt Incandescent Lightbulb Ban Happens Starting Wednesday
Non-energy efficient incandescent 40-watt and 60-watt light bulbs will not be made or shipped starting Wednesday.
Cooper Tires Ends $2.5 Billion Deal With India's Apollo Tyres
Cooper Tires and Apollo Tyres are not merging. Cooper Tire and Rubber Company will not be joining forces with India's Apollo Tyres the company said in a press release on its website Monday.
Dominick's Grocery Stores Close 72 Chicago Locations; Over 6,000 Out of Work
Seventy-two Dominick's grocery stores are shutting down. Dominick's grocery stores eleven Chicago locations are shutting down and becoming part of the Mariano's brand Chicago news station ABC 7 reported Saturday.
Wendy's Sells; Negotiates 30 Austin, Texas; 19 Sacramento Restaurants to Franchisees
Wendy's has marketed off or sold 30 Austin, Texas restaurants, and 19 Sacramento locations. Wendy's selling or agreement to market off 30 Austin, Texas restaurants, and 19 locations in Sacramento Friday continues on the road to renovating its food establishments the company said in a press release.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive: Pottsville, Pa Numbers Fall Below Fundraising Goal
The Salvation Army in Pottsville, Pa fell shy of its 2013 Red Kettle Campaign fundraising goal. The Pottsville, Pa Salvation Army fell short of its fundraising goal for its 2013 Red Kettle Campaign The Republican Herald reported Saturday.
Red Lobster's 705 Restaurants Will Stay Open
Red Lobster's 705 restaurants will remain open. Red Lobster's 705 restaurant locations will remain open and not close amid reports that they would The News-Herald reported Friday.
Delta Airlines Flies Final DC-9 Flight Jan. 6 After 49 Years
Delta Airlines is flying its DC-9 aircraft for the final time Jan. 6. Delta will retire its Douglas DC-9 fleet Jan. 6 the airline said via a press release Tuesday.
Target Data Breach: Pins Reportedly Taken But Not Accessible
Pins were reportedly taken during Target's recent data breach, but are not accessible. Target said Friday that customer's pins were taken from the forty million customers accounts included in the security hack, but are not accessible to outside parties since they can only be used in the retailer's system Bloomberg reported Friday.
Cathay Pacific Orders More 747-8 Freighter and 777-300ER Airplanes
Cathay Pacific has ordered more airplanes from Boeing. Passengers will continue to fly in style internationally after Boeing and Cathay Pacific unveiled plans for more 747-8 freighter aircrafts, and three 777-300ER jets a press release reported.
Yildiz Holdings Acquires Brynwood Partners Demet's Candy Co. For $221 Million
Demet's Candy Co. is being sold to Ylidiz Holdings. Brynwood Partners V LP Demet's Candy Co. will be sold to Yildiz Holdings AS, which possesses the Godiva chocolate brand in a $221 million deal CSPnet.
Man Runs On Tarmac; Taxiway Strikes Southwest Airlines Plane Engine at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (VIDEO)
A man reportedly struck the engine of a Southwest Airlines flight on the way back to a terminal at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Wednesday.
General Motors Recall: 1.46 Million Vehicles Pulled Back For Bracket Issues
General Motors pulled back 1.46 million vehicles because brackets on their fuel pumps might be loose.
Cessna Aircraft's Textron to Buy Beechcraft For $1.4 Billion
Cessna Aircraft's Textron to Buy Beechcraft For $1.4 Billion. Cessna Aircraft's partner company Textron is now part of Beechcraft USA the Associated Press reported Thursday.
$50 Delta Airlines Tickets? Website Glitch Lowers Prices
Delta Airlines offered $50 flights Thursday. A glitch allowed Delta Airlines website site users to buy $50 roundtrip tickets Thursday CNBC. com reported.
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's Become One Following Acquisition
Carl's Jr., and Hardee's merged following acquisition by Roark Capital Group. Carl's Jr. and Hardee's completed a merger to become one entity Business Insider reported Thursday.
Top 5 For 2013: Unusual Franchise Stories
Franchise Herald lists the top 5 Franchise stories you don't read about everyday. The Franchise Herald takes a look at the Top 5 strange stories from companies in 2013.
Salvation Army Volunteer Finds $1,200 Gold Bar in Red Kettle
A $1,200 gold bar was donated to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign. A $1,200 gold bar was donated to the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign The News Dispatch out of Michigan City, Ind.
McDonald's Temporarily Closes Down Employee Resource Website
McDonald's employee resource website is not in service. McDonald's has closed its employee resource website, at least for the time being the Huffington Post reported Thursday.
Snarf's Sandwiches CEO: ' Additional Week of Wages' For Employees Fired Sunday
Snarf's Sandwiches employees let go Sunday will receive an extra week's pay. The twenty employees fired from Snarf's Sandwiches will be given an extra week's pay according to a post from CEO Jim Seidel on the company's Facebook page.
Fedex and UPS Send Out Packages Delayed By Inclement Weather; Influx of Orders
Fedex and UPS are working to deliver boxes delayed by inclement weather, and an overload of orders. A delay in the delivery of holiday packages by UPS and Fedex has led employees to scurry in sending out products NBC News reported Thursday.
Post-Christmas Sales: Retailers Offer Deals After Holiday
Post-Christmas sales have begun. Several retailers opened Thursday for post Christmas sales crowds USA Today reported Wednesday. "This is an especially big time for people who got gift cards to come and spend on what they didn't get for Christmas," says Sarah McKinney, a Wal-Mart spokeswoman.
Snarf Sandwiches Employees Given The Boot Days Before Christmas
Twenty employees at Snarf Sandwiches were let go Sunday. Twenty employees of Snarf's Sandwiches were let go from their positions at the food establishment Sunday in a decision being criticized, just days before Christmas The Chicago Grid reported.
Target Cautions About Fake E-mails Amid 'Data Breach'
Target is cautioning customers about fake e-mails after Friday's data breach. Target is amid a recent security hack on the company Fox News reported Tuesday.