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McDonalds 2Q Profit Up 4 Pct, Misses Expectations
McDonald's reported second quarter earnings on Monday which reflected a profit increase of 4 percent, but still fell short of Wall Street expectation due to economic instability on its customers around the word.
New KFC Store Will Have no Colonel Sanders on Logo, No Chicken Bones
KFC is tossing out the chicken bones, literally. The popular fast food joint is gearing to test a slightly more upmarket restaurant concept near its headquarters in Louisville, Ky from next month.
McDonald's Worker in New York Faints After AC Breaks Down
Workers at a McDonald's in New York City were left with difficult working conditions when the air-conditioning broke down on Friday, leaving a co-worker hospitalized due to the stifling heat.
Toddler Found in Trunk, Believed to Have Died of Hyperthermia
A Wisconsin toddler found in the trunk of a car likely died of hyperthermia due to the heat, authorities said Friday, according to the Associated Press.
Franchise, Small Business Add Jobs in June: ADP Report
U.S. private-sector franchise jobs increased by 27,910 during the month of June 2013, well above the 19,160 jobs created in May, according to the ADP National Franchise Report.
Man Finds $92 Quadrillion in PayPal Account, Would Have Paid National Debt with it
Pennsylvania man became the richest man in the world on Wednesday - for two minutes. Pennsylvania man became the richest man in the world on Wednesday - for two minutes.
Subway Co-Founder Fred DeLuca Diagnosed wtih Leukemia, Receiving Treatment
Subway, the world's largest franchise, announced Wednesday that its co-founder and President Fred DeLuca has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Day by Offering Chance to Win Year Supply of Free Ice Cream
In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on July 21, Baskin-Robbins is celebrating by offering its fans the chance to win a year's worth of ice cream via Twitter.
McDonald's Monopoly Sweepstakes: Win Free Food and Cash Prizes with Monopoly Game
McDonald's Monopoly sweepstakes started up again on Tuesday, giving customers the chance to win prizes ranging from apple pie's to $1 million prize.
McDonald's to Open First Store in Vietnam Next Year
McDonald's announced plans on Tuesday to open its first restaurant in Vietnam, making it the latest U.S. brand to move into the communist country that was once at war with the United States.
McDonald's Finance Guide Insults Workers, Encourages them to Save on $7.72 an Hour
McDonald's is dealing with a rather embarrassing blunder after it teamed up with Visa to create a financial planning site for its low-pay workforce. Unfortunately, the budget gives unrealistically low amounts for monthly essentials like rent, gas and car payments.
Juror B37 Drops George Zimmerman Tell-All Book Following Online Petition [VIDEO]
Juror B37 from the George Zimmerman trial has quickly cancelled his plans to write a tell-all book about her experience as a juror on the jury that acquitted Zimmerman of murdering black teenager Trayvon Martin.
Jodi Arias Attorneys Argue Death Penalty Possibility
Jode Arias is currently awaiting a decision by prosecutors on the future of her murder case, and her attorney's are slated to return to court Tuesday to ask the judge to dismiss the jury's finding that made her eligible for the death penalty.
'Cry Analyzer' Helps Decipher Babies Cries
Ever wished your baby would come with a little gadget that would tell you what he needs? A new tool devised by researchers at Brown University and Women & Infants Hospital in the U.S. have devised a "cry analyzer" to detect slight variations in cries, mostly imperceptible to the human ear, but that serve as a "window into the brain."
Free Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream on National Ice Cream Day, July 21 [DETAILS]
If you love ice cream and are in Canada, then you won't want to miss out on Cold Stone Creamery free ice-cream giveaway on National Ice Cream Day, July 21.
Tyra Banks Makes Shopping Straight from Pinterest, Instagram Easier with New Website 'The Hunt'
Tyra Banks, supermodel, entrepreneur and host of the popular reality competition "America's Next Top Model" has banked on yet another business venture. If you find something you like on Instagram or Pinterest, you can now easily click to see who sells it. The Hunt, is the first community-driven online shopping experience that makes social media photos shoppable.
Woman Gored by Bull During Spain's Annual 'Running of the Bulls'
Woman gored by a bull during Spain's famous "Running of the Bulls" festival on Sunday, the Daily Mirror reported, becoming the fifth ever woman to become a victim.
'Sharknado' Takes Twitter by Storm, A Summer Hit Flick? [TRAILER]
'Sharknado' - the latest phenomenon to leave Twitter and other social medias awash with hype. "Sharknado" is the latest Syfy channel disaster flick, which made its bow Thursday night.
Free Slurpee's at 7-Eleven, All Day Long [DETAILS]
What better way to spend your Thursday lunch break than by popping over to 7-Eleven for a free slurpee.
McDonald's Employee Asks Customer if Her Breasts Are Real, Twice
A recent customer at an Australian McDonald's store was left offended when an employee asked her not once, but twice, if her breasts were real, according to NT News.
Lisa Edelstein Joining 'Castle' for Season 6
Lisa Edelstein, who previously acted in the medical drama House on Fox, will appear in a multi-episode arc as a federal investigator on the ABC show Castle according to reports.
Cote de Pablo Bids Farewell to NCIS, No Clear Reason Offered
Cote de Pablo will exit NCIS, one of the most popular shows on TV, after eight seasons with the series, according to reports released Thursday.
KFC 'Hitler' Image in Thailand Offends, Company Considers Legal Action
KFC is trying to do some damage control after a rather offensive image of Adolf Hitler appeared as the regular Colonel Sanders in the company's logo in Thailand.
Gretchen Carlson Leaving Fox, Elisabeth Hasselbeck Leaving 'The View' Joining Fox
TV personality Gretchen Carlson will be leaving Fox & Friends this fall and Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be leaving The View.
Wendy's Sells Arby's to Private Equity Group, Keeps 18.5 Pct Stake
A private equity firm Roark Capital Group will pay $130 million in cash for Wendy's Arby's Group Inc. and assume $190 million in debt, according to a report in Seeking Alpha.
Nick Lachey in Love with Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Chesseburger, Sings About it
Former 98 Degrees singer and Jessica Simpson's ex-husband, Nick Lachey, has teamed up with Wendy's to sing about the stores new Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger in a bid to rustle up hype around the new burger.
Whole Foods Recall Cheese Following Listeria Concerns
Whole Foods Market Inc. announced a recall of "killer cheese" Crave Brothers Les Freres cheese after concerns that may be contaminated with Listeria which can kill children and elderly, having already killed at least one.
Taco John's Gives Customers Options to Build Own Buritos and Bowls
Taco John's International is offering a new way to engage with its customers. The restaurant has rolled out its Santa Fe Burritos and Bowls nationwide, which allows customers to individually customize what goes into their menu item.
Subway Testing Enchilada Melt in Seattle and Florida: Report
Following Taco Bell's success with its Doritos Locos Tacos, Subway is trying to jump on the bandwagon and capitalize on the popular food item.
Megyn Kelly Moving to Primetime at Fox News: Report
Fox News' Megyn Kelly is moving to primetime, the network announced Tuesday. Kelly will move to her new post after she returns from maternity leave, according to reports.