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Papa John's Franchise Owner: ‘Obamacare’ May Force Job Cuts
Papa John's pizza restaurant owner Judy Nichols' has put the restaurant's expansion plans on hold due to the uncertainty over the impact "Obamacare" on the business operations, according to a report.
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McDonald's Adds QR Codes to Meals Sold at the London Olympics 2012
As one of the official sponsors for the London Olympics 2012, McDonald's is trying to improve its image as a healthy foods option by rolling out a new feature that offers calorie information.
Chick-fil-A Anti-Gay Policy: Bloomberg Won't Ban Store in New York City
Although major cities like Boston and Chicago are frowning upon and even considering banning Chick-fil-A stores in their areas due to the anti-gay controversy, New York City will not join in the boycott of the fast-food franchise, reported the Wall Street Journal.
Chick-fil-A Anti-Gay Comments: Kansas Universities Petition to Ban Campus Stores
Online petitions have been set up to remove Chick-fil-A stores from Kansas universities after the controversial statement made by the company's president, Dan Cathy, opposing same sex marriages.
Starbucks Locations See Less Customers, Drop 11% in Quarterly Shares
Due to slowed sales at stores across the country, Starbucks corporation was found to have dropped 11 percent in shares on Friday, its biggest one-day drop in 12 years, reported Reuters.
Hooters Menu: First Wing-Eating World Champion Eats 144 Wings
The first Hooters Major League Eating Wing-Eating World Champion was announced on Thursday, when Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., ate 144 wings in 10 minutes.
Denny's to Open Two Stores in Sacramento, Earnings Preview
Denny's, the South Carolina based diner, is set to open up two new stores in Sacramento, Calif. by the end of the year.
Philippines to Open Six 7-Eleven Stores This Month
Chevron Philippines Inc., the marketer of fuel brand Caltex, will open six 7-Eleven convenience stores in Caltex retail stations across the Philippines at the end of the month.
Robert Pattinson Moves Out of House Shared with Kristen Stewart After She Cheated
Robert Pattinson moved out of the home he shared with girlfriend Kristen Stewart when news revealed that the female "The Twilight Saga" star cheated with her married "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders, People confirmed on Thursday.
Kristen Stewart Cheated on Robert Pattinson, May Not Hurt "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" Sales
Analysts said that despite the affair Kristen Stewart had with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders, it may not affect the November release of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2," costarring Stewart's real-life boyfriend, Robert Pattinson.