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McDonald's and Weight Watchers: Numbers Don't Add Up, But Pounds Might (Daily Finance) - Mar 08, 2010

Weight Watchers ( ) and McDonald's ( ) have teamed up in New Zealand to create three meals that carry the weight loss program's seal of approval: a chicken wrap, a six piece McNuggets order, and the classic Filet O Fish. All three combos come with a water or diet soda, and the McNuggets and Filet O Fish also come with a side salad. The partnership is made possible by "a number of significant and positive changes to our menu over the past few years," Mark Hawthorne. 
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Share:  <span class="company">Weight Watchers</span> ( ) and McDonald's ( ) have teamed up in New Zealand to create three meals that carry the weight loss program's seal of approval: a chicken wrap, a six piece McNuggets order, and the classic Filet O Fish. All three combos come with a water or diet soda, and the McNuggets and Filet O Fish also come with a side salad. The partnership is made possible by "a number of significant and positive changes to our menu over the past few years," Mark Hawthorne. Tweet this 

Weight Watchers ( ) and McDonald's ( ) have teamed up in New Zealand to create three meals that carry the weight loss program's seal of approval: a chicken wrap, a six piece McNuggets order, and the classic Filet O Fish. All three combos come with a water or diet soda, and the McNuggets and Filet O Fish also come with a side salad. The partnership is made possible by "a number of significant and positive changes to our menu over the past few years," Mark Hawthorne. 
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McDonald's Corporation Analyst Meeting (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 12, 2009
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Share:  Weight Watchers ( ) and <span class="company">McDonald</span>'s ( ) have teamed up in New Zealand to create three meals that carry the weight loss program's seal of approval: a chicken wrap, a six piece McNuggets order, and the classic Filet O Fish. All three combos come with a water or diet soda, and the McNuggets and Filet O Fish also come with a side salad. The partnership is made possible by "a number of significant and positive changes to our menu over the past few years," Mark Hawthorne. Tweet this 

Domino's Pizza Reborn? Risky Campaign, New Recipe Help Boost Sales (Daily Finance) - Mar 05, 2010

For a company that just a couple of months ago humbly admitted that its product was "lacking" and its pizza crust tasted like "cardboard," Domino's Pizza ( ) certainly seems to be feeling confident these days. The Ann Arbor, Mich. based company is now boasting a whole new taste. and some pretty impressive profit growth, as well. 
Recent Research on Domino's Pizza Inc (DPZ)
Dominos Pizza Inc Investor Day (Thomson Street Events)- Jan 13, 2010
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Share:  For a company that just a couple of months ago humbly admitted that its product was "lacking" and its pizza crust tasted like "cardboard," <span class="company">Domino</span>'s Pizza ( ) certainly seems to be feeling confident these days. The Ann Arbor, Mich. based company is now boasting a whole new taste. and some pretty impressive profit growth, as well. Tweet this 

White Castle Exec Learns About Life from Behind the Grill (Daily Finance) - Mar 01, 2010

The latest episode of CBS's featured Dave Rife, one of the owners of White Castle, posing as a trainee at several of the company's businesses. While the experience was aimed at giving Rife a firsthand look at life on the bottom rungs of the fast food empire, it also shed light on some of the key aspects that separate White Castle from its competitors. and a few of the problems that, sadly, don't. 
Share:  The latest episode of CBS's featured Dave Rife, one of the owners of <span class="company">White Castle</span>, posing as a trainee at several of the company's businesses. While the experience was aimed at giving Rife a firsthand look at life on the bottom rungs of the fast food empire, it also shed light on some of the key aspects that separate <span class="company">White Castle</span> from its competitors. and a few of the problems that, sadly, don't. Tweet this 

Flame-Broiled Seduction: Burger King Hosts a Meat-and-Greet (Daily Finance) - Feb 26, 2010

"Wow, Burger King doesn't screw around.". While the cameraman threw his equipment in the trunk, my editor and I barreled into the overstuffed leather back seat. I didn't need three people to cover this story, but it was the big time: Burger King ( ) was premiering some new dishes and there were rumors that the launch was going to be a fast food banquet of Roman dimensions. 
Recent Research on Burger King Holdings, Inc. (BKC)
Burger King 2009 Annual Shareholders Meeting (Thomson Street Events)- Nov 19, 2009
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Share:  "Wow, <span class="company">Burger King</span> doesn't screw around.". While the cameraman threw his equipment in the trunk, my editor and I barreled into the overstuffed leather back seat. I didn't need three people to cover this story, but it was the big time: <span class="company">Burger King</span> ( ) was premiering some new dishes and there were rumors that the launch was going to be a fast food banquet of Roman dimensions. Tweet this 

NBC Wipes Out on Its Olympics Strategy (Daily Finance) - Feb 19, 2010

But this year, NBC's Olympics coverage has been deluged with fans' complaints, leading many to wonder whether the Games are a proud tradition that happens to be lucrative, or a bloated cash cow with an attractive pedigree As the network tries to squeeze advertising dollars out of its coverage, it may be losing a more valuable prize: loyal viewers The is packed with rules and bylaws codifying everything from the rules of sponsorship to the construction of sporting facilities 
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Share:  But this year, <span class="company">NBC</span>'s Olympics coverage has been deluged with fans' complaints, leading many to wonder whether the Games are a proud tradition that happens to be lucrative, or a bloated cash cow with an attractive pedigree Tweet this 

But this year, NBC's Olympics coverage has been deluged with fans' complaints, leading many to wonder whether the Games are a proud tradition that happens to be lucrative, or a bloated cash cow with an attractive pedigree As the network tries to squeeze advertising dollars out of its coverage, it may be losing a more valuable prize: loyal viewers The is packed with rules and bylaws codifying everything from the rules of sponsorship to the construction of sporting facilities 
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Share:  But this year, <span class="company">NBC</span>'s Olympics coverage has been deluged with fans' complaints, leading many to wonder whether the Games are a proud tradition that happens to be lucrative, or a bloated cash cow with an attractive pedigree Tweet this 

Hardship at Hooters: Family Feud Drives CEO to Seek Investment Partners (Daily Finance) - Feb 11, 2010

Hooters, the Atlanta based restaurant chain that is known for making a work uniform out of Daisy Duke shorts and low cut t shirts, may be on the selling block as a result of a family feud. Following the 2006 death of owner Robert H Brooks, his son Coby Brooks took over as CEO However, a heated legal battle between Brooks' heirs has made it next to impossible for his son to maintain family control of the company 
Share:  <span class="company">Hooters</span>, the Atlanta based restaurant chain that is known for making a work uniform out of Daisy Duke shorts and low cut t shirts, may be on the selling block as a result of a family feud. Tweet this 

Denny's Free Grand Slam Breakfasts, and the Cost of Free Publicity (Daily Finance) - Feb 08, 2010

As a centerpiece of its Super Bowl campaign, Denny's ( ) to serve free Grand Slam breakfasts at participating restaurants for the second year in a row. The giveaway will take place on Tuesday from 6 am to 2 pm, and the company expects to serve 2 million free meals The freebie might sound like a bad idea: giving 2 million meals away means passing up on $14 million in revenue (At a conservative food cost of 25%, that figures a $35 million loss, plus kitchen and waitstaff salaries for the extra influx of customers) 
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Summary: Denny's Corp. (S&P Credit Research)- Dec 03, 2009
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Share:  As a centerpiece of its Super Bowl campaign, <span class="company">Denny's</span> ( ) to serve free Grand Slam breakfasts at participating restaurants for the second year in a row. Tweet this 

Heinz Serves New Ketchup with Relish. But Will it Be the Company's New Coke? (Daily Finance) - Feb 06, 2010

H.J. Heinz Co ( ) is changing its ketchup. The company that its flagship brand will get new packaging and a new recipe over the next year Heinz is the world's most popular ketchup, so that's a bold move 
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Share:  <span class="company">H.J. Heinz Co</span> ( ) is changing its ketchup. The company that its flagship brand will get new packaging and a new recipe over the next year Tweet this 

Movie Gallery Bankruptcy, Take Two: End of the Road for Video Rental? (Daily Finance) - Feb 03, 2010

On Tuesday, Movie Gallery ( ) filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than 3 years. The Oregon based chain, America's second largest video and game rental company, cited increased competition and a reduced number of blockbuster video game releases as reasons for its current problems And those problems are massive: Between 2008 and 2009, Movie Gallery's fell by 30% to $14 billion, while its fourth quarter operating loss increased by 52% 
Share:  On Tuesday, <span class="company">Movie Gallery</span> ( ) filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than 3 years. The Oregon based chain, America's second largest video and game rental company, cited increased competition and a reduced number of blockbuster video game releases as reasons for its current problems Tweet this 

With iPad Sounding Like a Feminine Hygiene Product, Will the Jokes Ever Stop? (Daily Finance) - Jan 27, 2010

While Wednesday's iPad release was exciting, the biggest thrill may have occurred a few minutes later, when thousands of people across America simultaneously had the same thought: "They named it what?". Hardware releases often have a sense of ceremony, but Apple's launches have become about as spontaneous as a Passion Play. In the months leading up to the unveiling, there is a period of super secrecy, during which Apple's rabid followers endlessly speculate about the new machine and Apple refuses to admit that it even exists A Frothing Frenzy 
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Q4 2009 Apple Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Thomson Street Events)- Oct 19, 2009
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Share:  While Wednesday's iPad release was exciting, the biggest thrill may have occurred a few minutes later, when thousands of people across America simultaneously had the same thought: "They named it what?". Hardware releases often have a sense of ceremony, but <span class="company">Apple</span>'s launches have become about as spontaneous as a Passion Play. Tweet this 

Biggest Real Estate Deal in History Goes Belly-Up (Daily Finance) - Jan 25, 2010

On Monday, Tishman Speyer Properties its decision to give up ownership of Manhattan's massive Peter Cooper Village (PCV) and Stuyvesant Town housing complexes. As this project, the biggest single property real estate deal in history, imploded, it became a symbol of an overloaded real estate market bloated on a glut of hype, money and boundless optimism In 2006, it sounded like a : Met Life's decision to sell Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village, put a massive amount of highly valuable property on the table 
Share:  On Monday, <span class="company">Tishman Speyer Properties</span> its decision to give up ownership of Manhattan's massive Peter Cooper Village (PCV) and Stuyvesant Town housing complexes. Tweet this 

Deep Dish Trouble: Owner of Pizzeria Uno Files for Bankruptcy Protection (Daily Finance) - Jan 21, 2010

Massachusetts based Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., owners of the Pizzeria Uno restaurant chain, bankruptcy protection Wednesday. As part of its restructuring, the company has agreed to convert $142 million in senior secured debt into a 96% equity stake in the company, giving it what refers to as the "resources to invest in its growth opportunities" While this may sound like good news to fans of the chain, the truth is a bit more complex: Based on recent expansion moves, it looks like further growth will not improve the quality of the pizza 
Share:  Massachusetts based Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., owners of the <span class="company">Pizzeria Uno</span> restaurant chain, bankruptcy protection Wednesday. Tweet this 

Massachusetts based Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., owners of the Pizzeria Uno restaurant chain, bankruptcy protection Wednesday. As part of its restructuring, the company has agreed to convert $142 million in senior secured debt into a 96% equity stake in the company, giving it what refers to as the "resources to invest in its growth opportunities" While this may sound like good news to fans of the chain, the truth is a bit more complex: Based on recent expansion moves, it looks like further growth will not improve the quality of the pizza 
Share:  Massachusetts based Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., owners of the <span class="company">Pizzeria Uno</span> restaurant chain, bankruptcy protection Wednesday. Tweet this 

Cadbury's Sale to Kraft: A National Icon Becomes Just Chocolate (Daily Finance) - Jan 19, 2010

On Monday, the board of Cadbury PLC ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate Kraft Foods ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision not to mention the months of acrimony leading up to it 
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Share:  On Monday, the board of <span class="company">Cadbury PLC</span> ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate Kraft Foods ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision Tweet this 

On Monday, the board of Cadbury PLC ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate Kraft Foods ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision not to mention the months of acrimony leading up to it 
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Summary: Kraft Foods Inc. (S&P Credit Research)- Feb 09, 2010
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Share:  On Monday, the board of Cadbury PLC ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate <span class="company">Kraft Foods</span> ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision Tweet this 

On Monday, the board of Cadbury PLC ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate Kraft Foods ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision not to mention the months of acrimony leading up to it 
Share:  On Monday, the board of Cadbury PLC ( ) a $19.4 billion buyout offer from American conglomerate <span class="company">Kraft</span> Foods ( ). As the smoke clears from that momentous decision Tweet this 

Sam's Club to Close 10 Stores, Lay Off 1,500 Workers (Daily Finance) - Jan 12, 2010

In a move that indicates consumers may be worse off than the economic pundits think, Sam's Club, the discount warehouse chain owned by Wal Mart ( ), is closing 10 U.S locations and cutting 1,500 jobs. "Despite the outstanding efforts of Sam's Club Associates, these Clubs continued to lose money and we have decided to close them," wrote Sam's Club president and CEO Brian Cornell Monday Almost half of the closures will occur on the west coast 
Share:  In a move that indicates consumers may be worse off than the economic pundits think, <span class="company">Sam's Club</span>, the discount warehouse chain owned by Wal Mart ( ), is closing 10 U.S locations and cutting 1,500 jobs. Tweet this 

In a move that indicates consumers may be worse off than the economic pundits think, Sam's Club, the discount warehouse chain owned by Wal Mart ( ), is closing 10 U.S locations and cutting 1,500 jobs. "Despite the outstanding efforts of Sam's Club Associates, these Clubs continued to lose money and we have decided to close them," wrote Sam's Club president and CEO Brian Cornell Monday Almost half of the closures will occur on the west coast 
Share:  In a move that indicates consumers may be worse off than the economic pundits think, <span class="company">Sam's Club</span>, the discount warehouse chain owned by Wal Mart ( ), is closing 10 U.S locations and cutting 1,500 jobs. Tweet this 

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