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Shocking VIDEO of a woman being beaten to death in a McDonald's store in China
A shocking and tragic event occurred at a McDonald's store in Zhaoyuan, a city in Shandong Province in China. A woman was beaten to death by six people who are reportedly part of a cult and were trying to get her phone number, according to the South China Morning Post.
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Darden to Sell Red Lobster for $2.1 Billion: Report
Darden Restaurant Inc. has agreed to sell its Red Lobster seafood restaurant chain to San Francisco private equity firm Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion, following the warnings of some of its shareholders.
Fast-food workers strike across the world
Fast-food workers walked off their jobs in dozens of cities on Thursday, demanding a $15-an-hour minimum wage.
McDonald's rolls out Shakin' Flavor Fries in bid to spice up their fries
McDonald's says it plans to start testing seasoned french fries at select U.S. locations starting on Tuesday.
Service sector up in the U.S., fastest pace since summer
The service sector grew last month at its fastest pace since the summer, suggesting the economy is rising following a slow start to the year.
Taco Bell testing out new concept stores
Taco Bell is branching out with a new restaurant it's opening in California in a bid to gain new customers.
Starbucks Rumored to Purchase 10 Percent Stake in SodaStream: Report
Starbucks is planning to purchase 10 percent of SodaStream at a company value of $1.1 billion, according to reports.
McDonald's First Quarter Earnings Drop Due to Bad Weather and 'Challenging Industry Dynamics'
McDonald's announced on Tuesday profit slipped compared to the same time in 2013 following a 1.7 percent comparable store sales drop in the U.S.
Nokia-Microsoft Deal to Finally Conclude This Friday
Microsoft announced its deal with Nokia would be completed by April 25, this Friday. The Microsoft-Nokia deal is expected to be concluded on Friday, acording to Reuters.
Lululemon Athletica to Go Beyond Yoga Apparel
Lululemon Athletica is looking to expand. More than yoga apparel is what Lululemon Athletica CEO Laurent Potdevin has planned for the retailer's future Live Trading News reported Saturday.




