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Chick-fil-A Posts 'Record-Setting' Sales on Appreciation Day as Anti-Gay Marriage Debate Continues
Olympics Medal Count: Gabrielle Douglas Wins Gold in Women's Gymnastics All-Around
Gabrielle Douglas, a 16-year-old from Virginia Beach, earned her second Olympic gold medal and became the first African-American Olympics all-around gold medalist on Thursday.
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Opening New Store in Carolina
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. is opening up a new store in a former Wendy's restaurant in Carolina.
Dunkin' Donuts Opening Up 24 New Restaurants in Alabama
Dunkin' Donuts is planning to open up 24 restaurants in the Birmingham, Alabama market. Dunkin' Donuts opening new restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama (Source: Reuters) Dunkin' Donuts is planning to open up 24 restaurants in the Birmingham market.
Canada's Rona Rejects Lowe's Buyout Offer of $1.8 Bln
Lowe's Cos Inc has offered to buy Rona Inc, Canada’s largest home-improvement chain, for $1.8 billion but so far Rona is rejecting the offer.
Former NFL Cheerleader Sarah Jones: I’m not the ‘Female Jerry Sandusky’
A former Bengals cheerleader charged with having sex with a 17-year-old boy when she taught at Dixie Heights High School is firing back at her critic, despite a request by prosecutors for a gag order in the case.
Chick-Fil-A: More CEO's, Politicians Take Stand On Gay Marriage
A growing number of politicians and CEO's have joined a nearly two-week uproar and counter-uproar over comments regarding gay marriage by Chick-fil-A's president and CEO, Dan Cathy.
Estes Enterprises Opening Two New Qdoba Mexican Grill in Kansas
Franchisee Eric Estes, of Estes Enterprises, is planning to open up two new Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Wichita, Kansas starting on the east side and one on the west.
Destinee Hooker Leads US Volleyball Triumph Over Brazil at Olympics
The U.S. women's volleyball team defeated Brazil 3-1 on Monday at the Olympics in an early-round rematch of the Beijing Games final won by the Brazilians.
Carl's Jr. Owner CKE Prices IPO at $14 to $16 a Share
The owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's will sell 13.3 million shares in its initial public offering at a price of $14 to $16 per share, according to a filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Choice Hotels International Franchise Contracts up 54 Pct in 2nd Quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc. saw higher revenue and earnings on rising hotel occupancy and rates. The number of U.S. franchise contracts signed with Choice in the second quarter was up 54 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, with "meaningful gains" in both new construction and conversion hotel franchises. Franchise revenue was up 6 percent.