Topic: Restaurants and Food Services
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20 best iPhone apps for starters
Here's a selection of some essential and not-so-essential apps that will help you get by in a world increasingly dependent on digital interaction.
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Companies we love in 8 industries we hate
A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
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14 great books for foodies, recommended by the James Beard Foundation
Dive into summer with these 14 delectable culinary reads.
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Retired NBA Finals MVPs: What are they doing now?
The Most Valuable Player in the NBA Finals is an award that's only been around since 1969. Find out what retired Finals MVPs are doing today.
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6 stories about life with your adult children
In "Slouching Toward Adulthood," Sally Koslow shares what she learned about the differences between the boomer and Facebook generations.
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National Coffee Day: where to find free coffee
National Coffee Day features several chains offering the beverage for free. If you miss National Coffee Day, other stores are offering coupon deals.
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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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6 top food memoirs
In this era of the superstar chef there is no shortage of food-related memoirs, all telling the stories of how these many culinary geniuses found their calling. However, only a handful have the flavor and style that make them stand out from the pack. Here are six that we're calling the best.
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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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One year later: Louisiana seafood still in flux
Historically, certain seafood served in the US has come from Louisiana. But since the BP oil spill last year, the state's seafood output has plummeted.
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Applebee's to retrain workers after 'kiddie cocktail' mixup
Applebee's restaurant in Detroit accidentally serves mixed drink to toddler. All Applebee's waiters to be retrained.
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8 best books of April 2011: Amazon editors choose
From post-war England to the streets of contemporary New York, here are the nine books that have caught the eye of editors at online bookseller Amazon.com.
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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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'K-pop' and kimchi invade Southeast Asia
One enterprising Thai entertainment star is capitalizing on the popularity of Korean culture in Thailand with the introduction of Korean cuisine.
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Packaged coffee sees a price hike at Starbucks
Packaged coffee will cost Starbucks patrons 12 percent more on average starting Friday. The move comes after Folgers hiked its packaged coffee prices by 10 percent on average.
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Stock prices down for restaurants
Stock prices of restaurants are falling as raw commodities and gas prices climb.
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Top 10 You-can’t-write-this-stuff moments from the NFL season
From mind-blowing plays to 8 head coaches given the axe to Randy Moss wearing out his welcome with two teams inside a month, the 2010 NFL season was full of unexpected moments. Here is our top ten.
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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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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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Happy Meals lawsuit: Consumer group sues McDonald's over toys
A consumer group is suing McDonald's, claiming that Happy Meals toys induce children to make unhealthy eating decisions.
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KFC aims to double revenue in Africa by 2012. The colonel would be proud.
KFC this week became the latest iconic American company to make significant moves into Africa, following expansion by Coca-Cola and Walmart.
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Jack in the Box offer: Two free tacos
Jack in the Box is offering two free tacos Nov. 16 while supplies last.
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