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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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In Pictures: The Rising Global Middle Class
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April Fool's Day history: five best-ever pranks
April Fool's Day history has been marked by many good pranks, but here are five of the most creative ever.
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Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?
Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
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Hungry? Pizza Hut launches cheeseburger crust pizza. (+video)
Pizza Hut has released a pizza lined with tiny cheeseburgers in the Middle East, just weeks after releasing the "Hot Dog Stuffed Crust Pizza" in the UK. When will Pizza Hut bring a wild pizza crust to the United States?
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McDonald's profits jump. Thank Chicken McBites?
Mcdonald's saw its first quarter profits rise 5 percent in the first quarter of 2012, as a mix of old menu standbys and new items like Chicken McBites lured in more diners to McDonald's.
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10 weirdest global fast foods
In the US, fast food can get pretty predictable: Burgers, fries, chicken, and a taco or a fish sandwich, if you’re feeling adventurous. Leave it to our international brethren to show us how to loosen up and live a little. Take a look at ten wacky fast food items from around the world.
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Top 10 Burger King changes
Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, décor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
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National grocery chains to stop selling beef containing 'pink slime'
Federal regulators say the filler, known in the industry as 'lean, finely textured beef,' meets food safety standards. But critics say the product could be unsafe and is an unappetizing example of industrialized food production.
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Wendy's beats Burger King for No. 2 spot
Wendy's beats Burger King to take the runner-up spot for US hamburger chains after No. 1 McDonald's. While Wendy's beats Burger King in terms of restaurant sales, Burger King remains No. 2 in terms of corporate revenue and number of restaurants.
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Dunkin' Donuts turning a profit again
Dunkin' Donuts' parent company, Dunkin Brands, returned to profitability in its fiscal fourth quarter as traffic at Dunkin' Donuts stores improved and customers spent more.
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Taco Bell breakfast debuts; some stores open 24 hours
Taco Bell breakfast is here. The Mexican-style fast-food chain that caters to the late-night snacking crowd with tacos and gorditas, introduced a Taco Bell breakfast menu Thursday at almost 800 restaurants in 14 states.
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Burger King delivery: Have it your way. At home.
Burger King delivery services are available at select locations in Washington, D.C., and will soon expand. Can you get Burger King delivery?
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US stocks dive after ECB doesn't act
US stocks on the Dow dropped 198 points to close at 11997 after the head of the European Central Bank said there was no plan for purchases of European government bonds. The drop in US stocks was the worst since November.
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McDonald's skirts Happy Meal law by charging 10 cents for toys
Beginning Thursday, it will cost an extra dime in San Francisco to get a toy in a Happy Meal at McDonald's — a move one county supervisor called a marketing ploy prompted by the new law.
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Stocks rise sharply on big corporate earnings
The Dow jumped 267 points to 11808 as McDonald's and several other large companies reported impressive quarterly earnings
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Burger King ads: The king is dead. Long live the burger.
Burger King ads will no longer feature the chain's longtime spooky mascot, the King. The company will refocus Burger King ads on its burgers.
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Happy Meal change: Apple slices in every Happy Meal
Happy Meal change: McDonald's on Tuesday said that it would add apple slices and reduce the portion of French fries in its children's meal boxes this fall, effectively taking away consumers' current choice between either having apples with caramel dip or fries as a Happy Meal side.
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In Pictures: The Rising Global Middle Class
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White Castle online: Here comes the digital 'slider'
White Castle online menu debuts in its 400 restaurants. Chain says the White Castle online system will be particularly useful for large orders.
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Dunkin' Donuts IPO: Doughnuts to go public
Dunkin' Donuts IPO announced. But private owners of parent company won't say when, or how many shares will be created for the Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts IPO.
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Taco Bell lawsuit dropped after dismissal by plaintiff
Taco Bell lawsuit: The lawsuit over Taco Bell beef has been dismissed only after an expensive campaign by Taco Bell to combat negative publicity over their beef-to-filling ratio.
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McDonald's jobs: Can it hire 50,000 workers in a day?
McDonald's jobs to be handed out April 19 include management and crew positions. Many McDonald's restaurants, moving to 24-hour schedule, need more workers.
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April Fool's Day history: five best-ever pranks
April Fool's Day history has been marked by many good pranks, but here are five of the most creative ever.
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The New Economy
Taco Bell meat? Beef, says firm. Filling, says suit.
Taco Bell meat has too little beef to be called beef, a lawsuit charges. 'Absolutely wrong,' the fast-food chain says of the suit.
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The New Economy
McRib boosts McDonald's sales, but will the price of a bite go up this year?
McRib sandwiches and other new items on the McDonald's menu brought in more customers, boosting boost 4th quarter profits. But price hikes loom. Will they hit the McRib?
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Arby's goes on sale causing Wendy's shares to rise
Arby's restaurant chain is being put up for sale by Wendy's after losing money in the third quarter. The announcement caused shares to rise 8.5 percent.
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Groupon and four other firms thrived in recession. Their secret?
Although the recession is technically over, many companies are still struggling to make up for lost profit, customers, and locations. But some companies have come out of the recession better than they went in, thanks to their adjustments to consumer demand and other smart business strategies. Here are five companies that have thrived despite the worst downturn since the Great Depression:
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The top 10 weirdest stories of 2010
As 2010 draws to a close, its time to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of the past twelve months. It's also time to think about the truly weird things that we witnessed. Here's our top ten list.
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