Franchise News
Taco Bell Receives $6.8 Million from GE Capital for Business Growth
Capital's Franchise Finance business announced today that it has provided Guerrieri Management, Inc. (GMI) with a $6.8 million credit facility. The company currently operates 12 Taco Bell restaurants in the Tampa-Clearwater area, according to a statement released by the company.
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Stomach Bug Leaves 270 People Sick in 8 States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a parasite has left 269 people from eight states ill since last month, but health officials unsure as to where it originated.
KFC Ice 12 Times Dirtier Than Toilet Water: Report
Chinese customers may want to think twice before getting ice in their drinks during their next trip to the popular fast-food joint. The Chinese government's official broadcast media reported that ice cubes found at the chain were 12 times dirtier than toilet water-and 19 times the national bacteria level standard.
Royal Munchkin Arrives at Dunkin' Donuts to Celebrate the Royal Baby
In celebration of the arrival of the Royal baby boy, Dunkin' Donuts released special donuts to commemorate the event. The new doughnuts are called the "Royal Munchkin."
Wendy’s Profit Rises, Announces New Franchising Plans
Wendy's posted a quarterly profit that beat Wall Street expectations and announced plans to focus more on franchising as it moves to lower costs.
Horse in McDonald's: Leaves a Big Surprise, Owner Gets Fined
A horse in McDonald's? A UK woman was denied service at a McDonald's drive-through in Greater Manchester in England because, well, she was riding on a horse instead of the more traditional mode of transportation - a car.
Subway Employee Rests Penis on Unbaked Footlong Loaf, Another Freezes Urine [PHOTO]
Subway restaurants are in for some serious damage control, after two employees posted lewd photos of themselves and Subway food. One man posted a photo on Instagram of his penis on bread that was about to go in the oven, while another urinated in a juice bottle and then froze the contents.
McDonalds 2Q Profit Up 4 Pct, Misses Expectations
McDonald's reported second quarter earnings on Monday which reflected a profit increase of 4 percent, but still fell short of Wall Street expectation due to economic instability on its customers around the word.
New KFC Store Will Have no Colonel Sanders on Logo, No Chicken Bones
KFC is tossing out the chicken bones, literally. The popular fast food joint is gearing to test a slightly more upmarket restaurant concept near its headquarters in Louisville, Ky from next month.
McDonald's Worker in New York Faints After AC Breaks Down
Workers at a McDonald's in New York City were left with difficult working conditions when the air-conditioning broke down on Friday, leaving a co-worker hospitalized due to the stifling heat.




