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McDonald's Records First Drop in Monthly Sales in 9 Years
McDonald's Corp reported a 1.8 percent drop in October sales on Thursday across its restaurants worldwide, making its first monthly sales fall in nine years as the franchise is affected by a weaker economy.
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Franchisee Buys 120 Unit Kentucky Fried Chicken Portfolio from Yum Brands
Mitra QSR KNE, LLC (Mitra) and its capital partner, Chalak Growth Capital Fund, LLC (Chalak), recently closed on a large acquisition of KFC/Taco Bell units in the Northeast part of the United States for an undisclosed amount.
Pizza Inn Opens New Store in Arkansas
Pizza Inn Holdings, Inc., an international pizza chain recognized for serving a variety of fresh, popular traditional and specialty pizzas, announces the opening of its newest location at 502 Main Street in Cave City, Arkansas.
Dunkin' Donuts Unveils New Holiday Treats, Offering Free WiFi
Dunkin' Donuts has unveiled its new line of seasonable treats on Monday in time for the holiday season.
Netflix Hostile Takeover Bid by Carl Icahn, Company Adopts ‘Poison Pill’
Netflix has taken precautions against a potential hostile takeover bid by billionaire investor Carl Icahn by launching a "stockholder rights plan", the company said Monday.
Election Day Free Offers: White Castle Giving Free Waffle Fries to Voters
White Castle is offering free small Sweet Potato Waffle fries with any purchase and proof of an "I Voted" sticker, the company said in a statement.
7-Eleven Closes Deal to Purchase TETCO Stores
7-Eleven, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the retail and wholesale dealer assets of San Antonio-based TETCO, Inc., closing a deal that was announced Aug. 14. The assets include 163 company-operated convenience stores in Utah and the Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio areas of Texas plus fuel distribution to TETCO's wholesale-dealers.
McDonald's Donates $500,000 to Red Cross to Aid Hurricane Sandy Victims
McDonald's Corporation announced Friday it will donate $500,000 to the American Red Cross in an bid to help with the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts.
Arby's New Ad Takes On Subway's Freshness Claims
Arby's is continuing its campaign against Subway whose tagline is "Eat Fresh," claiming that it doesn't offer freshly sliced meat to its customers.
Arby's Releases Extended Ad Targeting Subway's Freshness Claims
Arby's is continuing its campaign against Subway whose tagline is "Eat Fresh," claiming that it doesn't offer freshly sliced meat to its customers.
