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Carl's Jr and Hardee’s Sales Up Due to New Product Launches [Updated]
CKE Restaurants Inc., the owner of Carl's Jr and Hardee’s announced its second fiscal quarter financial results for the 12 weeks ended Aug. 13.
ZINGA! Frozen Yogurt Now Open in Reading, MA
The wait is finally over! Longtime Reading resident Jerry Pothier, Camille Bardaro of Medford, and Caitlin Merullo of Boxford are thrilled to announce that ZINGA! "The World's Best Frozen Yogurt" has opened its self-serve frozen yogurt store at 50 Haven Street, Reading, MA 01867 (former site of The Atlantic Food Mart).
East Coast Sub Sensation Opens 4th Location in Tampa Owners Celebrate Grand Opening with Free Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled East Coast-style subs, officially opened its doors in South Tampa on September 12. Franchise owners Brian Kenny, Todd Quinzi, and Bryan Pagán held a grand opening and free sub fundraiser from Wednesday, September 12 to Sunday, September 16 to support the South Tampa Family YMCA.
1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention is Floral Industry’s Largest Ever
The theme of the 2012 1-800-Flowers Franchise Convention was "United We Bloom" and the event certainly lived up to its billing, underscored by a collaboration of insights and a sharing of innovative ideas designed to optimize growth opportunities for retail florists.
'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' Cast to Get A Pay Raise
"Here Comes Honey Boo Boo", the hit TLC reality show, is reportedly getting a big salary raise in Season 2.
Shakira is Pregnant, Replacing Christina Aguilera on 'The Voice'
Shakira is pregnant. The 35-year-old Colombian singer posted the happy news with her fans, in both English and Spanish, on her website Wednesday.
Drew Barrymore Adds Winemaker to her List of Many Skills
Drew Barrymore is about to become a mother and while she waits to hold her bundle of joy, the actress says she has engaged in some winemaking.
Heidi Klum Topless Photos: Model Considering Lawsuit Similar to Kate Middleton's
Heidi Klum, who is currently going through a divorce from singer Seal, is considering filing a lawsuit over topless photos that were published of her - reportedly "comparing" her plight to that of Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William.
Obama Flag Resembles Blood-Stained Walls at Benghazi consulate
A new Obama "flag" poster sold by the campaign is designed to look something like the U.S. flag, but on Thursday, a post at the Gateway Pundit noticed that the "stripes" are eerily similar to blood stains on the walls at the Benghazi consulate where Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed.
'Popcorn Lung' Lawsuit: Denver Man Receives $7.2 Mln Verdict
"Popcorn lung" - that is an ailment that a Denver man said he suffered from after eating up to 3 bags of microwave popcorn a day for 10 years and has won a $7.2-million verdict after he sued the popcorn maker.
Kate Middleton Photos: More Topless Pictures Published
Kate Middleton's topless photos have been published by a Swedish magazine, making it the fourth outlet to publish the photos of Kate Middleton's sunbathing while on vacation and it appears a fifth publication will follow suit by week's end.
Starbucks Rolls Out Single-Serve Coffeemaker at $199-$399
Starbucks Corp. announced Thursday it will start selling its new single-serve brewer online this week for $199. The machine will be rolled out in its ubiquitous cafes next month.
RadioShack Announces Kuala Lumpur Grand Openings With Berjaya
RadioShack Corp., a leading national retailer of innovative mobile and technology products, services and accessories, today announced grand openings in Kuala Lumpur for its first two locations in Southeast Asia operated with master franchisee Berjaya RS Sd. Bhd., a subsidiary of Berjaya Retail Berhad, the Malaysian retailing conglomerate.
Jamba Juice Celebrates Grand Re-Opening at Westfield Palm Desert Mall
Jamba Juice franchisee John Anderson, President, Bright Works Incorporated, will celebrate the grand opening of his first Jamba® store in Palm Desert located in the Westfield Palm Desert Mall at 72840 Hwy 111, Palm Desert, CA, on September 20, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen, Mr. Anderson, Jamba's mascot, Banana Man, and guests, will take place promptly at 2:00 p.m. Jamba will be offering a special buy-one, get-one free 16-ounce Classic Smoothie during the celebration, in addition to giving away fun Jamba gifts while supplies last.
Starwood Hotels Celebrates Landmark Opening of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central -The Largest Hotel to Open Worldwide in 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resort Worldwide, Inc. today marked a new milestone with the opening of Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central - the largest hotel to open worldwide in 2012. At nearly 4,000 rooms, it is the largest hotel in Starwood's global portfolio and the biggest hotel to open in Macau. Consisting of two sleek towers overlooking the dazzling Cotai Strip®development, the hotel is home to the world's largest Sheraton Club Lounge, a main ballroom the size of more than 11 basketball courts, more than 160,000 square feet of meeting space, three signature restaurants, and three outdoor pools with poolside cafes. The opening coincides with the 75th anniversary of the Sheraton brand and widens Starwood's lead in Asia Pacific, where it is the largest operator of four and five star hotels and on track to reach more than 320 hotels by 2014.
Krispy Kreme National Coffee Day Freebies [DETAILS]
Krispy Kreme is continuing to celebrate 75 years of its world-famous doughnuts with special treats for its fans. On Saturday, September 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a FREE 12 oz cup of Coffee at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations. No purchase necessary.
Krispy Kreme National Coffee Day Freebies [DETAILS]
Krispy Kreme is continuing to celebrate 75 years of its world-famous doughnuts with special treats for its fans. On Saturday, September 29, Krispy Kreme will commemorate National Coffee Day 2012 with a FREE 12 oz cup of Coffee at participating Krispy Kreme US and Canada locations. No purchase necessary.
Monica Lewinsy Tell-All: Bill Clinton Wanted to Have a Threesome
Monica Lewinsky tell-all is set to disclose details about her affair with Bill Clinton which may reveal her intimate love letters and how the ex-US president had an insatiable desire for threesomes.
Arsenic in Rice is a Carcinogen: What You Can Do To Protect Your Family
Arsenic in rice, a known carcinogen, has been found when scientist analyzed nearly 200 samples of rice and rice products, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Kate Middleton Photos: More Topless Photos Published, Donald Trump Blames Kate For Photos
Kate Middleton's topless photos have been published by a Swedish magazine, making it the fourth outlet to publish the photos of Kate Middleton's sunbathing while on vacation and it appears a fifth publication will follow suit by week's end.
Clint Eastwood Talks Gay Marriage On Ellen [VIDEO]
Clint Eastwood on gay marriage episode of Ellen DeGeneres' talk-show showed "Dirty Harry" again in the "raw." The actor-director shared his views on same-sex-marriage and his role with the Libertarian Party. Following his speech at the Republican National Convention, viewers got an even closer glimpse at the Hollywood legend.
'Gangnam Style' Lyrics in English: What the Hit Korean Song Really Means
"Gangnam Style", a Korean pop song by rapper Psy has become a YouTube sensation garnering nearly 200 million views and even singers like Nelly Furtado, T-Pain, Josh Groban and Justin Timberlake's manager are singing his praises.
R. Kelly Makes History With Most Soul Train Awards Nominations
R. Kelly makes history at the Soul Train Awards with two award nominations, making him the most nominated act ever at the awards show.
McRib Sandwich Delayed Until December, How to Make Your Own McRib
McDonald's is bringing the McRib back but its delaying it until late December as part of a strategy to parlay the sandwich's popularity into a year-end sales surge.
Chick-fil-A Will Stop Funding Anti-Gay Groups, Mandates Equal Treatment of Gays
Chick-fil-A, which came under fire earlier this year after its president spoke out against gay marriage, has agreed to cease donations from its non-profit charity to anti-gay organizations and issued a company-wide internal mandate calling for the equal treatment of all employees and customers.
Clint Eastwood Speaks Out About Gay Marriage On Ellen [VIDEO]
Clint Eastwood on gay marriage episode of Ellen DeGeneres' talk-show showed "Dirty Harry" again in the "raw." The actor-director shared his views on same-sex-marriage and his role with the Libertarian Party. Following his speech at the Republican National Convention, viewers got an even closer glimpse at the Hollywood legend.
Two Romanians Plead Guilty in Subway Hack Worth $10 Mln
Two Romanian hackers pleaded guilty to roles they played in the point-of-sale attacks that targeted more than 150 Subway franchises and stole data for more than 146,000 accounts. The heist, which spanned the years 2009 to 2011, racked up more than $10 million in losses, federal prosecutors said.
Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen to Celebrate Jamba Juice Grand Opening
Jamba® franchisee, John Anderson, will celebrate the grand re-opening of his Jamba Store in the Westfield Palm Desert Mall on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT. Mayor Pro Tem William Kroonen will attend and other local city dignitaries may attend. In addition, Westfield Palm Desert General Manager, Patrick Klein and Marketing Director, Franchesca Forrer, will also be joining the celebration.
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Celebrates its Loyal Fans at Customer Appreciation Day in Phelan, California
Maui Wowi Hawaiianin Phelan, California is celebrating its first annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, September 21, 2012; just over a year after the store location was opened by Franchisees, Michael and Darlene McQuown.
Gap Launches Exclusive Collection With GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers In America
On September 27, Gap will debut a limited-edition collection for men designed by GQ's six Best New Menswear Designers in America for 2012. The one-of-a-kind assortment, which ranges from accessories to outerwear, showcases each rising designer's signature spin on iconic menswear pieces.