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Darden Pushes Ahead On Red Lobster Separation Plan, Re-Focus For Companies Futures
Darden and Red Lobster are pushing ahead to become separate entities. Darden Restaurant Group is pushing ahead with its separation plan from Red Lobster and goals to re-focus and re-enable both sides to become more creative following an announcement Monday the company said in a press release.
Moov Wearable Fittness Bracelet Gives Users Exercise Tips
Moov's fitness bracelet advises users on exercising. Moov's fitness bracelet gives users tips on getting into better shape Tech Crunch reported Thursday.
Five Dollars Puts Your Name On A Mars Crater, Uwingu Non-Profit Promotes Space Exploration and Sciences
PEople can name a crater on Mars for $5. Five dollars establishes your name on planet Mars. According to Red Orbit Friday, those who have internet can put an identification to a single crater out of 500,000 yet to be titled as part of an endeavor with Uwingu, a non-profit science organization that strives to link individuals with space, and space science information on the group's website reported.
Over 500 More Foods Contain Azodicarbonamide Chemical Than Originally Thought
OVer 500 more food products have azodicarbonamide. Over 500 additional food items could have azodicarbonamide other than in bread at fast food restaurants like Subway and McDonalds CBS News reported Friday.
Mississippi Awakes in Body Bag at Funeral Home, Was Previously Announced Dead
A man was found alive in a body bag by funeral home staff. A Mississippi man was found conscious and moving in a body bag Central Mississippi television station WAPT reported Friday.
J.C. Penney Shows Two Percent Increase in Fourth Fiscal Quarter, Company on Upswing
J.C. PEnney is on the upswing following good numbers in the fourth fiscal quarter. J. C. Penney beat predictions and reported strong results for the past fourth fiscal quarter the company said in a press release Wednesday.
Chipotle's Sofritas Vegan Tofu Burritto Launches Nationally Monday
Chipotle's sofritas vegan tofu burrito comes to New York City, Boston, and the rest of the United States Monday.
Boeing Black Phone: Mobile Device Automatically Turns Off When Back Cover Removed, Erases Information
Boeing's black phone mobile device automatically shuts off when its back cover is removed, and erases information.
Sierra Nevada Couple Finds $10 Million Worth of Coins Underneath Backyard, Plan to Sell Treasures
A Sierra Nevada couple found $10 million worth of coins underneath their property. A Sierra Nevada couple became $10 million richer after unearthing coins in their backyard in 2013, and plan to have them sold The San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.
Sony to Close 20 Stores, Layoff 1,000 Before Years End
Sony is re-organizing. Changes to Sony moving forward include position cuts, and an emphasis on high-end technologies According to a press release on its website Wednesday, the company is centering in on an array of digital imaging products, clear sounding audio inventory, and products for business purposes.
Male Marsupial Sex: Rodents Pass Away From Intense Intercourse
Male marsupials reportedly pass away after strong intercourse. Male marsupials pass away after extreme intercourse according to new findings from the Queensland University of Technology.
Olean, N.Y. McDonald's Manager Loses Job After Paying Firefighters' Meals, Frustrated Comment (VIDEO)
A McDonald's manager is out of a job after funding the meals of many firefighter customers. A McDonald's manager is out of a job after funding the meals of many firefighter customers, and venting words.
A Remote For Xbox One Game Console? Recently Removed Webpage Suggests March 4 Release
A remote for Microsoft's Xbox One game console could pop up for sale in March. A remote for Microsoft's Xbox One game console could pop up for sale in March.
Kolibree Electronic Toothbrush Syncs With Smartphones Via App and Bluetooth
Kolibree has the world's first-ever electronic toothbrush with smartphone syncing. The world's first-ever electronic toothbrush with smartphone syncing is made by Kolibree CNN reported Friday.
CVS Caremark Expands Specialty Pharmacy Options With Coram Infusion Services Acquisition
CVS Caremark is expanding its services with Coram of the Apria Healthcare Group. CVS Caremark is taking the reigns of Coram Specialty Infusion Services from healthcare group Apria, for $2.
50 Ducks Walk into Upstate New York CVS (VIDEO)
50 ducks went into a CVS in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. last week. 50 ducks temporarily made a CVS in Saratoga Spring, N. Y. , their home Thursday ABC News reported Monday.
Why a Michelin Starred Restaurant Trained Chef Eats at McDonalds?
McDonald's is typically associated with a quick, easy and typically unhealthy meal. It may appear curious why a self-confessed food snob and a chef trained at Michelin starred restaurants would confess to enjoying a Big Mac meal here and there.
Majority of U.S. fast-food workers need public assistance: study
More than half of low-wage workers employed by the largest U.S. fast-food restaurants earn so little that they must rely on public assistance to get by, according to a study released on Tuesday.
UK retailers set for best Christmas sales growth since 2007 - report
British retailers are set to enjoy their best growth in Christmas sales since the financial crisis, according to a report published on Monday which forecast consumers would spend at least 2 billion pounds ($3.19 billion) more than in 2012.
Food prices drive up Indian inflation, strengthening rate hike view
Inflation in India unexpectedly hit a seven-month high in September as food prices climbed, increasing the odds for yet another central bank interest rate hike even as the economy stumbles through its worst crisis since 1991.
Yum CEO says KFC China needs more time to recover
Yum Brands Inc's chief executive said on Wednesday the company still must fully convince diners in its top market of China that food at its KFC restaurants is safe, following a pair of safety scares, and predicted 2014 would be a "strong bounce back year."
Burger King Debuts 'Black Ninja Bacon Burger' in Japan [PHOTO]
Burger King franchise in Japan is known to be creative with their food offerings and their latest invention is no exemption.
Burger King Offering FREE Satisfries this Weekend: Where to Get Them?
Burger King has some new fires, Satisfries, and the fast-food chain is giving them away for free this Saturday and Sunday at participating locations.
Night shifts not linked to mental decline
In a large study, middle-aged women working night shifts didn't suffer any long-term impairment in their thinking skills.
New 'Deadline' For fixing Obamacare Glitches Seen in mid-November
The U.S. administration has a little over a month to fix the technology problems crippling its online health insurance marketplace, or jeopardize the goal of signing up millions of Americans in time for benefits under President Barack Obama's healthcare law, experts said on Thursday.
South Korea Suspends Some U.S. Beef Imports Over Feed Additive
South Korea has suspended some U.S. beef imports after detecting the cattle feed additive zilpaterol in meat supplied by a unit of JBS USA Holdings Inc, raising concerns that the controversial animal growth enhancer may still be in the supply chain weeks after Merck & Co halted sales of Zilmax, the top-selling zilpaterol-based drug.
Greens ask U.S. biotech firms to sit out food-labeling vote
A month before election day, environmentalists urged biotechnology companies and a food industry group to stop pouring money into a campaign against a proposed food-labeling law in Washington state.
McDonald's Names New CEO for German Division
McDonald's Corp said it has appointed a new head of its German operations, as the world's largest restaurant chain grapples with a downturn in consumer spending in Europe.
McDonald's Cleaning up Happy Meal Image by Offering 20 Million Free Books
McDonald's, plans to distribute more than 20 million paperback books inside its Happy Meals in the U.S. during the two-week period between Nov. 1 and 14.
40 Percent of Americans Eat Out at Fast Food Restaurants Weekly: Gallup Report
In this fast paced environment, more and more people are eating out at fast food restaurants. According to a newly released Gallup poll, eight out of 10 say they eat out at quick-service restaurants (QSR) at least monthly.