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McDonald's Raising Prices in India, Second Time this Year: Report
Due to rising inflation, McDonalds announced Tuesday plans to bump up prices in India for the second time this year, according to a report.
Update: Yum! Brands Inc. Shares Plunge Following Food Safety Investigation Reports in China
Yum! Brands Inc.shares fell slightly Monday on reports that food safety regulators in China are launching a probe into a mutton supplier, though Yum says it is not one of the suppliers it uses.
McDonald's CEO says Company Considering Offering All-Day Breakfast
McDonald's President and CEO Don Thompson said in a recent interview with CNBC that its considering expanding the chain's popular breakfast menu beyond its current 10:30am cut-off time slot.
Brazil's Pão de Açúcar counts on appliances for profit boost
Grupo Pão de Açúcar , Brazil's biggest retailer, is counting on a turnaround in its appliance division to make up for shrinking profit margins at its supermarkets as food inflation climbs to a five-year high.
Burger King Reports Earnings Double in 1Q, Revenue Drops
Burger King's earnings in the first quarter doubled in spite of revenue falling, as the fast-food chain slashed several restaurant-related expenses.
Fast Food, Retail Workers Strike in Chicago, Demanding $15 an Hour Salary
Fast food and retail workers in Chicago have gone on strike, following New York City fast food workers who walked off the job in November and again earlier this month demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
McDonald's 14 Year Old Burger Looks Eerily 'Fresh' [VIDEO]
What does a McDonald's burger look like after sitting 14 years tucked away in its original wrapper in a coat at the back of a closet? Surprisingly, exactly the same way as you left it there.
Smoothie King Rolling Out 25 Stores in Missouri
Smoothie King is seeking to add 25 franchise locations in Missouri, in the St. Louis area over the next five years, the company said in a statement released Monday.
Dollar Menu Fails to Rev Up McDonald's Sales
The Dollar Menu failed to lift sales for fast food giant McDonald's, though the company still managed to eke out a higher profit for its first quarter.
Burger King Franchise in California Testing Delivery Service
Looking to order some takeout but bored of pizza or your local Chinese restaurant? Burger King in Glendale, California hopes customers will try out their new delivery service.
Gap to Franchise Old Navy in Some International Markets Next Year
Gap Inc said on Wednesday it will begin to franchise Old Navy, its biggest unit, next year in certain international markets.
Survey Finds Growing Discord Among McDonald's Franchise Owners
McDonald's franchise owners in the United States are frustrated with mandates from headquarters to push its Dollar Menu, increase competition is leaving operators frustrated and disgruntled, a survey found.
Gov. Rick Perry Proposes Cut in Texas Franchise Tax Rate
Gov. Rick Perry announced a four-point plan on Monday that would lower the state's franchise tax rate by 5 percent to give Texas businesses relief from the state's franchise tax, the Austin Business Journal reported.
McDonald's Faces Drop in Sales
McDonald's has been facing a drop in sales as over consumer spending is down world-wide.
Dogtopia and Thomas Franchise Solutions to Open Franchises in Seattle
Dogtopia, the national dog day care franchise, announced Friday plans to open multi-unit franchises in Seattle, WA through its Regional Developer model.