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Britney Spears Excited for New Studio Album, Listen to New Track 'Ooh La La'
Britney Spears is back and stronger than ever. After premiering the lyric video for her new single "Ooh La La," Britney Spears is ready to hype people for her new record.
Fourth of July Accident: Fireworks Show in California Goes Wrong, 28 Injured
A Fourth of July accident occurred in a town northwest of Los Angeles, leaving at least 28 people injured after an "unintended" detonation shot fireworks into a crowd during fireworks show.
Illinois Tool Works Buys Chinese Food Equipment Business
Illinois Tool Works Inc. on Wednesday said it acquired a Chinese manufacturer of Western-style commercial kitchen equipment, the company said in a press release. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
KFC Testing Fast-Casual Dining Model: Report
KFC appears to be branching out into the fast-casual dining business, after a report in Louisville Business First noted that a CareerBuilder.com job posting for the restaurant described the site as a "fast casual test store."
Florida Man Sues McDonald's Over Hot Coffee Spill, Caused Second-Degree Burns
McDonald's is in hot water again after a Florida man filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming he suffered serious burns from a spilled cup of hot coffee while dining at a McDonald's restaurant in Bergen County, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.
McDonald's in PA Agrees to Stop Paying Employees with Debit Card
Employees of a McDonald's franchise in Pennsylvania will no longer have to accept fee-carrying payroll debit cards; after an employee sued the company saying it was unfair employees had to be charged to receive their salaries.
Nickelodeon Focused on TV Shows, Not On Lowering Childhood Obesity
Disney, the world's largest children's entertainment network, launched an initiative last year to only advertise healthy food by 2015. Meanwhile, rival network, Nickelodeon is not following suit despite rising levels of obesity among children.
Noodles & Co. IPO Doubles in First Day of Trading
Noodles & Co., the fast-casual restaurant chain that serves pastas and soups in 26 U.S. states, more than doubled in its first day of trading after pricing its initial public offering above an increased price range.
Diabetes Drug Maker Novo Nordisk Drops Paula Deen over Racial Backlash
Diabetes drug maker Novo Nordisk has severed ties with Paula Deen who is currently embroiled in a major image clean-up after she admitted to saying the N-word and using other racist language at work.
McDonald's Israel Refuses to Open Store in Jerusalem, Competitor Burger Rance Takes it
McDonald's in Israel has declined to open up a branch in a new mall in Ariel, a Jewish settlement, as the company has a policy of avoiding conflict zones, the company said.
Krispy Kreme Rolls Out Three New Flavors for a Limited Time
Krispy Kreme rolled out some new flavors in a bid to entice more customers to sample its sweet offerings. The brand has introduced Caramel and Chocolate Shop treats featuring caramel, chocolate and salted pretzels.
Sonic Offering Hot Dogs in Pretzel Buns
The pretzel as a bread roll is quickly becoming a popular food item with Sonic announcing it will begin serving pretzel dogs - its beef hot dogs served in pretzel buns.
McDonald's Testing New Payment Technology Via Smartphone in Kuwait
McDonald's, the world's largest burger fast-food chain, and Kuwait International Bank have partnered to test out Seamless' Seqr mobile payment platform throughout Kuwait, according to a report.
Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger Hits Stores
If you stop by Wendy's this week, you will have one extra menu item to select from. The fast food joint has officially announced the Wendy's Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger on Monday.
McDonald's Removes Halal Food From Menu After Lawsuit
McDonalds has removed halal items from its menu just two months after reaching a six-figure settlement in a lawsuit alleging that not all of the chicken was prepared according to Islamic law.
Pizza Hut to Buy More Wendy's Franchises: Report
NPC International, the world's largest Pizza Hut franchisee, announced Thursday that its wholly owned subsidiary, NPC Quality Burgers Inc., has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) with Value Foods Company LLC to acquire 13 franchised Wendy's restaurants for $11.0 million.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Meets Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Baby
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak had the recent privilege of meeting Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's baby girl, North "Nori" West, the tech guru told CNN's Piers Morgan.
McDonald's Incorrectly Charged 20 Locations Extra Tax
Over 20 McDonald's locations in Manitoba, Canada charged customers extra tax on their burgers and fries on Thursday.
McDonald's Adding Two New Flavors to Dollar Menu: Southwest Burger and Bacon Hot 'N Spicy McChicken
McDonald's Dollar Menu fans can rejoice as the company is testing out some new flavors in a bid to ramp up sales. New flavors include the Southwest Burger and Bacon Hot 'N Spicy McChicken.
McDonald's Franchise Sued Over Payroll Cards by Former Employee
McDonald's franchise owners in Shavertown, Pennsylvania have come under fire after several employees filed a lawsuit against them, claiming they have been paying workers with a payroll debit card that charges employees to get their money, New York Daily News reports.
Starbucks to Offer More Food Options, Posts Calories on Menu's
Starbucks wants to sell not only your morning cup of joe or afternoon pick-me-up coffee, but they want to start offering lunch as well. The company also announced Tuesday they will begin to post calorie information on its menu boards nationwide ahead of a pending federal requirement to do so.
Pizza Hut Introduces Flat Bread Pizzas
Pizza Hut has rolled out a new offering at its stores in the United States - Firebaked Style Flatbread Pizzas, the company said in a statement on Monday.
McDonald's 'Track My Macca' App in Australia tells you where your burger, chicken came from [VIDEO]
In the pursuit of a healthier image make-over, McDonald's in Australia has launched a new iPhone app that allows you to scan your food and it will tell you who grew your food and where it came from.
White Castle Rolls out 'CraveMobiles' in Kentucky and Ohio
White Castle is getting in on the truck food business by launching two food trucks later this month. The "CraveMobiles" will be available for events in the Louisville, Ky., and Columbus, Ohio, markets, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
McDonald's 'Rice Meal' in China has not been a hit
McDonald's rolled out a "rice-based" menu in China in a bid to increase sales, however, it appears customers are not reacting so well to the new product line.
Wendy's Employee Caught Eating Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Straight Out of the Machine
Recent photos have been shared on social media which might make fast food customers at Taco Bell and Wendy's think twice about going there for their latest junk food fix.
Subway Plans Massive Expansion Plans, 10,000 New Stores by 2017
Subway is already the world's largest fast food chain, overtaking McDonald's in 2010, but with its nearly 39,500 restaurants in 102 countries, the franchise is still not satisfied. It's looking to have 100,000 stores by 2030, with 10,000 of those opening by 2017.
Franchise Growth Rates to Remain Constant Throughout Second Part of the Year
The franchise sector is expected to continue on an upward swing and grow at a slightly faster rate than other businesses, but the rate of growth remains unchanged from the 1st quarter 2013 forecast, according to IFA's 2nd quarter update to The Economic Outlook for Franchise Businesses report
Dunkin' Donuts Customer Demands Free Food for Not Getting a Receipt [VIDEO]
How can you qualify for a free meal at Dunkin Donuts? Go in with a camera, a business degree and say you received bad customer service after the employee failed to give you a receipt and of course, post it all on Facebook.
McDonald's Sales Up 2.6 Percent in May, Company Reports
McDonalds Corp. reported global same store sales climbed 2.6 percent in May as sales rose by 3.6 percent in the month, or 5.2 percent, adjusted for currency fluctuation.
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