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McDonald's Washes Lettuce in Washing Machine? Arabian Franchise Denies Claims

A the Middle East franchise of American fast food giant McDonald's has refuted allegations that lettuce is being washed in a washing machine, prior to being served to customers. The allegations were made after a crudely shot video clip, allegedly from a kitchen of an as yet unidentified McDonald's outlet, was uploaded on YouTube.

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Play N Trade Berwyn, Illinois Celebrates Grand Opening

Play N Trade Franchise, Inc, the largest video game franchise worldwide, announced its grand opening of its Berwyn, Illinois store on Saturday, March 31st.

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McDonald Offers New Olympic Program

The world's largest fast-food chain is going to 'make children' healthier through a "Mascotathon" campaign.

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The Hornets—the Next Successful NBA Franchise?

Tom Benson sat in front of an NBA logo on Friday as he announced his decision to purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He read a prepared statement, then opened it up to the press to ask questions.

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McDonald's in franchising deal with Russia's Rosinter

MOSCOW (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp will franchise out restaurants in Russia for the first time after picking the sector's largest restaurant holding company Rosinter as its partner in the fast-growing market.

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China Disney project secures $2 billion loan: media

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - The operator of the planned Shanghai Disney theme park has secured a 12.9 billion yuan ($2 billion) syndicated loan for the construction of the park, Chinese media reported on Wednesday, a boost for Walt Disney Co as it embarks on a newly announced animation venture in China.

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Best Buy to take 6 months - 9 months to name new CEO

Best Buy Co's board expects to take six to nine months to find a permanent replacement for CEO Brian Dunn, who resigned abruptly earlier this week.

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BEST BUY BOARD STILL PROBING EX-CEO'S CONDUCT

Best Buy Co Inc's board is still looking into the personal conduct of the retailer's former chief executive even though he already left the company, a spokesman for the board said on Wednesday.

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CHINA DISNEY PROJECT SECURES $2 BILLION LOAN: MEDIA

The operator of the planned Shanghai Disney theme park has secured a 12.9 billion yuan ($2 billion) syndicated loan for the construction of the park, Chinese media reported on Wednesday, a boost for Walt Disney Co as it embarks on a newly announced animation venture in China.