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Dollar General's rising star tied to strong credit story
Dollar General Corp this week returned to investment grade territory when Standard & Poor's upgraded its rating by one notch to BBB-minus.
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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.
The Hornets—the Next Successful NBA Franchise?
Tom Benson sat in front of an NBA logo on Friday as he announced his decision to purchase the New Orleans Hornets. He read a prepared statement, then opened it up to the press to ask questions.
McDonald's in franchising deal with Russia's Rosinter
MOSCOW (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp 
China Disney project secures $2 billion loan: media
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - 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 
Best Buy to take 6 months - 9 months to name new CEO
Best Buy Co's board expects to take six to nine months to find a permanent replacement for CEO Brian Dunn, who resigned abruptly earlier this week.
BEST BUY BOARD STILL PROBING EX-CEO'S CONDUCT
Best Buy Co Inc's board is still looking into the personal conduct of the retailer's former chief executive even though he already left the company, a spokesman for the board said on Wednesday.
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.




