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Tilted Kilt Pub Franchise Expanding to Sacramento, Fresno, Silicon Valley-East Bay Over Next 5 Years
A California franchisee has signed a deal with Tempe-based Tilted Kilt to bring the pub with female servers in short kilts to the Golden State.
Several Caribou Coffee Shops Closing, Rebranding as Peet's Coffee
Caribou Coffee will close 80 under-performing stores and rebrand another 88 Caribou outlets to Peet's Coffee & Tea, according to reports.
Jefferies Raise Price Target on McDonald's and Starbucks
In a report published Monday, Jefferies analyst Andy Barish reiterated a Hold rating on McDonald's Corporation and increased its price target on coffee company, Starbucks Corporation
Papa Murphys Pizza Wins National Award
The independent market research firm recently recognized Papa Murphy's with a 2013 Franchisee Satisfaction Award - an annual award given to franchise companies with the highest franchisee satisfaction rankings.
McDonald’s Franchise Seeks Cashiers with Bachelor’s Degrees
Want to work as a cashier at McDonald's? Well the job is yours as long as you have a Bachelor's degree and between one and two years of experience, according to a recent McDonald's job posting.
Uniqlo Japan March Sales Up 23 Pct On Spring Apparel Demand
Fast Retailing Co said on Tuesday that same-store sales at its Uniqlo basic clothing outlets in Japan rose 23.1 percent in March from a year ago.
Sport Clips Haircuts, VFW To Return As Sponsor For The NASCAR Nationwide Series Event At Darlington Raceway
Longtime partners, Sport Clips Haircuts and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), proudly announce the return of the VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series event to Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 10, 2013. It is the second consecutive year the two organizations have partnered to sponsor the Nationwide Series event at Darlington.
Kay Jewelers Parent Signet Gets Boost From New Technology, Ads
Signet Jewelers Ltd reported better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its dividend by 25 percent, as sales at its Kay Jewelers chain got a boost from a new ad campaign and improved technology.
Restaurant Meals For Kids Fail Nutrition Test: Consumer Group
The menus offered to children by most U.S. restaurant chains have too many calories, too much salt or fat, and often not a hint of vegetables or fruit.
Beauty Brand Carol's Daughter Exploring Sale Of Company -Sources
Carol's Daughter, known for its products for naturally curly hair, is exploring a sale of the company, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Kingfisher, Wolseley Hit By Dearth Of Home Improvement
Britain's Kingfisher and Wolseley reported sharply lower profits as cash-strapped consumers cut back on home improvements in the economic downturn.
Printemps Sale To Qatari Investors Seen Moving Ahead
The sale of French department store Printemps to Qatari investors could be a done deal by as early as this summer as the timetable for presenting the deal to its staff is now set, people close to the proposed deal said on Tuesday.
Supervalu Says To Cut About 1,100 Jobs
Supervalu Inc said it will cut about 1,100 jobs across the country as it tries to revamp its business after selling some of its supermarket chains.
Olive Garden Parent Darden to Offer Cheaper Menu Options
Darden Restaurants Inc, owner of the Olive Garden and Red Lobster chains, said it would offer a better selection of lower-priced fare after blaming higher payroll taxes and gasoline prices for a fall in traffic in the third quarter.
'Twilight' Author Swaps Vampires for Aliens in Movie 'The Host'
Can lightning strike twice for "Twilight Saga" author Stephenie Meyer? Meyer trades vampires for alien beings in her latest book-to-film endeavor, "The Host," opening in U.S. movie theaters on Friday.
Taco Bell Two-Track Growth Plan Poses Challenges
Taco Bell turned in an unexpectedly strong sales in 2012, but delivering a second consecutive year of restaurant sales growth will be a difficult task for the No. 1 Mexican fast-food chain.
Greggs to Spruce Up Stores in Bid to Stem Sales Decline
Greggs, Britain's biggest seller of food-on-the-go, plans to spruce up its stores in a bid to persuade cash-strapped shoppers to buy more of its sandwiches and sausage rolls, after it posted a fall in 2012 profit.
Joe Jonas Latest Addition to List of Celebrity Sex Tape Rumors, Details Published
Joe Jonas of the famous Jonas Brothers has released a statement via his rep saying that he has not made a sex tape with his girlfriend, 28-year-old Blanda Eggenschwiler. Rumors are spreading through gossip publications stating that the singer, 23, was allegedly filmed by a "trusted" friend drinking, smoking marijuana and having explicit sex on tape.
Smashburger's Road to Success: Tom Ryan, Consumer Capital Partners, Employees and Disruption
Ask anyone who has been to Smashburger, and you will likely find a happy customer. A recent review of the burger joint stated that the restaurant brings service and value "that a person of my age appreciates." It just goes to show that the chain is reaching beyond the demographic of young males, and therefore must be doing something right.
Cold War Lessons: Is NK's Kim Jong Un Really In Control?
The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, has recently threatened to strike with nuclear weapons due to perceived provocations from the United States. Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Menendez responded by calling such a threat "suicidal" with all its implications. Indeed, a nuclear strike would provoke its own swift international reaction, likely ending in a total and immediate overthrow of the Hermet Kingdom. Yet even the remote possibility of Kim unleashing a nuclear weapon is disconcerting, if it is even remote at all.
Reasons Why Apple Hoards Cash and Why Activist Investors Like Einhorn Disagree
At issue is the $137 billion in cash that Apple holds, seemingly at odds with investor interests. What are Apple's reasons for hoarding cash, and why does Einhorn disagree?
Emma Watson Responds to '50 Shades of Grey' Rumor via Twitter
Harry Potter alum Emma Watson put a damper on rumors that spread like wildfire this weekend after hacker collective Anonymous claimed evidence that she was cast as a lead actress in the upcoming 50 Shades of Grey movie.
Why EA Bungled Its SimCity 5 Launch: Beta Nightmares
It was supposed to be the idyllic launch of a vaunted and longed-after franchise, but instead a legion of angry gamers are voicing their displeasure online.
Top 5 Reasons Matt Bomer Could Be Cast as Christian Grey
Although casting has not yet finished for the upcoming movie adaptation of 50 Shades of Grey, it could become the highlight of Bomer's career if he is chosen for the lead character Christian Grey.
Why Current iPad Mini Keyboards Fall Short: Logitech, Zagg, Belkin, Compromise
For iPad Mini enthusiasts everywhere, the eventual coming of a "perfect" keyboard companion was likely an assumption within the decision to buy. Unfortunately, many are still waiting for that perfect keyboard to come, many months after the release of the small tablet.
Bricks4Kidz Taps Into World of Amazement with Legos
If you have children, then you know how Legos can tap into a world of excitement and amazement. Bricks4Kidz taps into that, and combines an educational element to keep children busy.
Kona Ice Puts Hawaiian Spin on Classic Ice Cream Truck Concept
Anyone who grew up in America remembers the sound of an ice cream truck coming to their neighborhood as a child, and begging their parents for money before running out the door to catch the truck before it pulls away. Kona Ice takes this great pastime of ice-cream-truck catching and adds a Hawaiian twist - instead of ice cream, they are selling shave ice from the street.
Samsung Galaxy S4 Debut Today: All the Specs, Features, Live Blog, Live Video
Today is the day that Samsung's Galaxy S4 smartphone will be released at Radio City Music Hall, and it is the most highly anticipated release of this year thus far. Tech enthusiasts will be able to finally match the hype against the reality and see which rumors about the phone are actually true.
How Justin Bieber, Charlie Sheen Beat Twitter's 140 Character Limit
Justin Bieber was again angry at the media, but found Twitter's 140 character limit insufficient for expressing his rant. Meanwhile, on the other side of reality, Charlie Sheen wanted to let loose on Twitter in long-form. Both found innovative ways to overcome the 140 character curse.
Welker is a Bronco, Gisele Bundchen Silent
Patriots star wide receiver Wes Welker will be signing with the Broncos, months after New England fell at the AFC Championships to the eventual Super Bowl winners Baltimore Ravens last season. Welker had been criticized by Gisele Bundchen, wife of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, for his performance during Super Bowl XLVI in which they lost to the New York Giants.
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