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McDonald Offers New Olympic Program
The world's largest fast-food chain is going to 'make children' healthier through a "Mascotathon" campaign.
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CHINA DISNEY PROJECT SECURES $2 BILLION LOAN: MEDIA
The operator of the planned Shanghai Disney theme park has secured a 12.9 billion yuan ($2 billion) syndicated loan for the construction of the park, Chinese media reported on Wednesday, a boost for Walt Disney Co
MCDONALD'S IN FRANCHISING DEAL WITH RUSSIA'S ROSINTER
McDonald's Corp will franchise out restaurants in Russia for the first time after picking the sector's largest restaurant holding company Rosinteras its partner in the fast-growing market.
Burger King's New Menu & New Life
Burger King is trying to use a rival's recipe for success to revive its empire, which is ailing since the chain was started in 1954.
Burger King to Go Public Again
Burger King Worldwide Holdings Inc said it would go public through an agreement with London-listed investment firm Justice Holdings Ltd;, less than two years after it agreed to be taken private by private equity group 3G Capital Management LLC.
Starbucks' Find Partners for U.S. job creation Fund
Google Offers and Banana Republic are the first businesses to join Starbucks Corp in raising money for a U.S. job creation fund started by the world's biggest coffee chain late last year.
Buy Local Vs. Big Box Stores
Wal-Mart's said landing at Diagonal Plaza, Boulder, has raised the controversy about whether local community should support or oppose franchise businesses' newly opening.
American Food Franchise Entering Middle East
Boardwalk Fresh Burgers & Fries, a traditionally American food server starting from Ocean City, maryland, announced its strategic partnership with MEFranchising, a leading Arabia-based franchise consultant, to launch new business in the Middle East.
H&M Confirms Reports Of New Store Chain Launch By 2013
After rumors emerged this week that H**9**amp;M is planning its first luxury brand, the Swedish retailer confirmed March 29 that a new store chain will be launched in 2013.
Leading Beef Producer Allows Tour of plant to Bolster Image
A maker of the hamburger filler branded by critics as "pink slime" on Thursday allowed three state governors supportive of the beef industry and a handful of journalists to see it being made for the first time since a controversy erupted over use of the meat scraps.
