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'Blue Moon' Singer Andy Williams Dies
Andy Williams dies at the age of 84 on Tuesday after battling bladder cancer for over a year. Williams was one of the last crooners from the golden age of easy-listening pop music.
Harry Potter Franchise Might Be Getting A New Addition if 'Fabulous Idea' Presents Itself: J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is publishing a new novel for adults which will be released on Thursday and when asked if she would write another Harry Potter book, she said she would if she gets a "a fabulous idea" for the plot.
Sonic to Release Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results on October 16, 2012
Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 after the market close on October 16, 2012. The company will host a conference call to review financial results on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 5:00 PM ET.
Sonic Launches Five-week Push to Pour Half a Million Dollars into Classrooms
With class in session for students across the country, SONIC Drive-In is re-enrolling its commitment to education with the official launch of the 2012 Limeades for Learning campaign.
Andy Williams Dies: Singer of 'Blue Moon' Will Be Forever Remembered
Andy Williams dies at the age of 84 on Tuesday after battling bladder cancer for over a year. Williams was one of the last crooners from the golden age of easy-listening pop music.
Monopoly at McDonald’s Returns with One-in-Four Odds
The Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back for the 20thedition in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants, bringing with it one-in-four odds of winning, multiple ways to play, and more than $300 million in cash and great prizes. The excitement begins in restaurants September 25 and continues in-stores until October 22 and online until 11:59:50 p.m. on November 3, 2012.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces End of “Go-Shop” Period
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the expiration of the "go-shop" period established pursuant to the terms of its previously announced merger agreement, dated as of August 26, 2012, with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. The "go-shop" period expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 25, 2012. During the "go-shop" period, Dollar Thrifty's financial advisors solicited inquiries from third parties relating to competing acquisition proposals as envisaged by the merger agreement. Notwithstanding such solicitation, no party submitted a proposal to acquire Dollar Thrifty during the "go-shop" period.
Franchise Source Brands International’s Chief Relationship Officer Named to the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Committee
Franchise Source Brands InternationalTM (FSBI) announced today that Karen Powell, it's Chief Relationship Officer and the founder & CEO of its Decor&You® brand, has been appointed to the International Franchise Association's (IFA) VetFran Committee.
Smashburger Recognizes Franchise and Corporate Leaders at Annual Company Conference
Smashburger, the expanding better burger restaurant, today announced the recipients of its annual awards which were presented to seven deserving franchise groups and corporate leaders at the company's 2012 Conference held in Beavercreek, CO on September 13.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is Two Weeks Away from Opening its Newest Restaurant in Vancouver, Wash.
Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to Vancouver, Wash. Located at 2410 Columbia House Blvd. at the Grand Central Shopping Plaza off Columbia House Boulevard, the newest Red Robin will open on Monday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. To help celebrate the grand opening of the new restaurant, Red Robin will donate all sales of its signature Freckled Lemonade® from Monday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 14 to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer.
Hertz Acquires Pioneer Rental
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has acquired Pioneer Equipment Rental and Sales, a leading Oklahoma-based construction and industrial equipment rental company, focused primarily on rentals to the industrial and construction markets, that services the Oklahoma, Southern Kansas and Northern Texas markets.
Madonna: Obama is a 'Black Muslim', Says She Was Being 'Ironic'
Madonna recently said that President Barack Obama is a "black Muslim" during her concert in Washington and now she is defending her remarks, saying that she meant it in an "ironic" way.
'Sexy Little Geisha' Lingerie Removed From Victoria's Secret Website
"Sexy Little Geisha" outfit launched by popular lingerie company Victoria's Secret has come under hot water recently, forcing the company to remove the lingerie from its website.
Sofia Vergara Wardrobe Malfunction at the Emmys [PHOTOS]
To say that Sofia Vergara looked gorgeous at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles last night is an understatement. But moments earlier before the "Modern Family" actress walked down the red carpet, she endured a real wardrobe malfunction which she happily shared with the world.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Romantic Weekend in NYC
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis took their love for one another – and Chicago Bears – out for stroll in New York City on Sunday.
Sexy Little Geisha: Victoria Secret in Hot Water, Collection Removed From Website
Victoria’s Secret has been in hot water after its new “Sexy Little Geisha” outfit was dubbed racist by some critics. The infamous outfit is part of the retailer’s Go East collection, a line of Asian-inspired negligées and accessories.
Dubai Mall, The Largest Shopping Mall in the World Has More Visitors Than NYC [PHOTOS]
The Dubai Mall, the world's shopping and entertainment destination, is boosting record sales, up 10 per cent as the Arab Spring and economic woes in Europe draw immigrants and tourists to the emirate.
Toys ‘R’ Us to Hire 45,000 Temp Holiday Staff, Offering Exclusive Toys [DETAILS]
Global toy franchise Toys 'R' Us will hire 45,000 seasonal employees for the holiday season, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Sofia Vergara Literally Pops Out of Her Sexy Emmy Dress [PHOTOS]
Sofia Vergara looked stunning at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles last night, but moments earlier before the "Modern Family" actress walked down the red carpet, she endured a real wardrobe malfunction which she happily shared with the world.
'Cone Crust Pizza' Is Pizza Hut's Latest Invention in the Middle East [VIDEO]
Pizza Hut has come up with what some might say "the best thing since sliced bread," while others might simply be turned off.
Peanut Butter Recall: Full List of Affected Batches
Peanut butter recall expands beyond Trader Joe's as a New Mexico-based company is recalling 76 types of peanut butter and almond butter after one of its products was linked to a salmonella outbreak.
When is Yom Kippur in 2012? Photos of the Jewish Holy Day
Yom Kippur 2012 falls on Wednesday, the 26th of September this year. Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also a day spent without eating or drinking.
Melissa Gorga ' Real Housewives of New Jersey' Opens Up About Teresa Giudice [VIDEO]
Melissa Gorga, the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' star, spoke to Wendy Williams about everything related to show, including the Teresa Giudice drama and about her future singing career.
Fazoli’s Unveils Franchise Sales Incentive Program New Franchisees Offered Discounts on Fees, Royalties
Coming off its record-setting 26 consecutive months of same-store sales growth, Fazoli's, America's largest premium Italian quick-service restaurant chain, is launching a new franchise incentive program that can save operators at least $30,000 on a single new unit. Franchisees opening multiple units under a development agreement can save up to $50,000 per unit. The program combines reduced franchise fees and royalty discounts for new and converted traditional, freestanding and inline units.
SEC Sues Ex-Broker For Burger King Deal Insider Trading
U.S. securities regulators on Thursday sued a former stockbroker who worked for Wells Fargo & Co
When Politics Are Good, And Bad, For Small Business
Is it good business to let your customers know your politics? Is it good business to let your customers know your politics? For Scott Van Duzer, owner of Big Apple Pizza & Pasta Italian Restaurant in Palm Beach, Florida and a registered Republican, the answer may be no.
Orcel’s Revolution Only Just Starting at UBS
A cultural revolution is under way at UBS under new investment bank boss Andrea Orcel, who has lifted morale by bringing in clients but raised fears among old hands at the Swiss bank that they will bear the brunt of expected lay-offs.
Stanchart Shares Slip as Stake Sale Talk Resurfaces
Standard Chartered shares fell more than 3 percent on Tuesday as speculation resurfaced that Singapore state investor Temasek may sell its 18 percent stake in the Asia-focused bank.
M&T Bank to Buy Hudson City Bancorp in $3.7 Bln Deal
M&T Bank Corp said it would buy Hudson City Bancorp Inc in a stock and cash deal worth $3.7 billion, expanding its franchise in the eastern United States and taking a step toward the long-awaited consolidation of regional banks.
Franchising Picks Up in U.S., But Hurdles Remain
Robert Penney has seen his financial future and it involves heaps of frozen yogurt. Penney and his wife, Dayna, purchased a Menchie's franchise, offering self-serve frozen yogurt, in Bellingham, Washington, in July 2011. They expect the business, open since April, to be profitable its first year.
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