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Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Launch Annual World Hunger Relief Effort with Global Spokesperson Christina Aguilera
Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced today the launch of its annual World Hunger Relief effort featuring multi-Grammy Award winner and international superstar Christina Aguilera in a new public service announcement. According to the United Nations, there are nearly 1 billion people around the world who are hungry today.
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Merck Agrees To Settle Coppertone Class Action Lawsuit
Merck & Co has agreed to pay between $3 million and $10 million to settle a nearly decade old class-action lawsuit that alleged the company made false claims about the benefits of its Coppertone sunscreen products.
Harry Potter Franchise Might Be Getting A New Addition if 'Fabulous Idea' Presents Itself: J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is publishing a new novel for adults which will be released on Thursday and when asked if she would write another Harry Potter book, she said she would if she gets a "a fabulous idea" for the plot.
Sonic to Release Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results on October 16, 2012
Sonic Corp., the nation's largest chain of drive-in restaurants, today announced that it will release results for the quarter ended August 31, 2012 after the market close on October 16, 2012. The company will host a conference call to review financial results on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 5:00 PM ET.
Sonic Launches Five-week Push to Pour Half a Million Dollars into Classrooms
With class in session for students across the country, SONIC Drive-In is re-enrolling its commitment to education with the official launch of the 2012 Limeades for Learning campaign.
Monopoly at McDonald’s Returns with One-in-Four Odds
The Monopoly Game at McDonald's is back for the 20thedition in nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants, bringing with it one-in-four odds of winning, multiple ways to play, and more than $300 million in cash and great prizes. The excitement begins in restaurants September 25 and continues in-stores until October 22 and online until 11:59:50 p.m. on November 3, 2012.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Announces End of “Go-Shop” Period
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced the expiration of the "go-shop" period established pursuant to the terms of its previously announced merger agreement, dated as of August 26, 2012, with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. The "go-shop" period expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 25, 2012. During the "go-shop" period, Dollar Thrifty's financial advisors solicited inquiries from third parties relating to competing acquisition proposals as envisaged by the merger agreement. Notwithstanding such solicitation, no party submitted a proposal to acquire Dollar Thrifty during the "go-shop" period.
Franchise Source Brands International’s Chief Relationship Officer Named to the International Franchise Association’s VetFran Committee
Franchise Source Brands InternationalTM (FSBI) announced today that Karen Powell, it's Chief Relationship Officer and the founder & CEO of its Decor&You® brand, has been appointed to the International Franchise Association's (IFA) VetFran Committee.
Smashburger Recognizes Franchise and Corporate Leaders at Annual Company Conference
Smashburger, the expanding better burger restaurant, today announced the recipients of its annual awards which were presented to seven deserving franchise groups and corporate leaders at the company's 2012 Conference held in Beavercreek, CO on September 13.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is Two Weeks Away from Opening its Newest Restaurant in Vancouver, Wash.
Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is two weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to Vancouver, Wash. Located at 2410 Columbia House Blvd. at the Grand Central Shopping Plaza off Columbia House Boulevard, the newest Red Robin will open on Monday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. To help celebrate the grand opening of the new restaurant, Red Robin will donate all sales of its signature Freckled Lemonade® from Monday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 14 to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for all kids with cancer.
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