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Pittsburgh International Airport's recent addition, the Iron City Saloon, aims to bring a taste of the city to thousands of airline travelers who pass through each year without exploring the city itself. The 2,400 square foot facility, opened by GladCo Enterprises, features a diverse menu and decor
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The Rolling Meadows Jaycees have gone above and beyond to make their Fourth of July Picnic in the Park a memorable event. Jaycees Vice President Donna Bisesi was pleasantly surprised when Ricardo Barrera, manager of the new McDonald's franchise on Kirchoff Road, donated a complete set of 12
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As the promotional period drew to a close, McDonald's restaurants in the Denver area were still reeling from the unprecedented demand for the Teenie Beanie Babies. The small toys, given away with Happy Meals or for an additional fee, had captured the hearts of both children and adult
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Concerns about the impact of business on local communities are exemplified in the articles about Sun Microsystems' plans to build new campuses in California and Colorado. Meanwhile, struggles with financial woes and public perception are evident in the stories about Boston Chicken Inc. and American Coin Merchandising Inc. Key
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Fast-food giants McDonald's and Burger King have implemented security measures at their Scottish restaurants, deploying bouncers to deter vandalism and ensure customer safety. The introduction of security personnel, often hired from private security firms, has been met with varying degrees of success, with some restaurants experiencing a significant
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Boston Chicken Inc. shares lost 37 percent of their value Friday after their independent auditor expressed doubts about the company's ability to continue as a going concern. This news came on a day when several major companies announced significant setbacks, including a shift in management at ABC News
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First Health Group Corp. has recently announced a 2-for-1 common stock split, set to be payable on June 23 to shareholders as of June 2. This move aims to increase shareholder value in the Downers Grove-based health insurance provider. Meanwhile, McDonald's Corp. has promoted Claire Babrowski to executive
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Investors are snapping up shares of companies with dependable earnings, such as McDonald's and PepsiCo, leading to a surge in U.S. stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 1.3% to 9,171.48, its biggest gain since April 2, as consumer-related stocks outperformed technology shares. Computer
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The largest employer outside the St. Louis region with headquarters in the area has changed hands. McDonald's, which previously held the top spot, has been surpassed by Boeing Co. after the latter's acquisition of McDonnell Douglas Corp. This significant shift has brought about a change in
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CNL, a recognized leader in providing net lease financing to the restaurant industry, has announced that it has provided $22.5 million in acquisitions financing for Ruby Tuesday's franchise partners in the Denver and Phoenix markets. This financing was crucial for the franchise partners to support their growth
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AmeriKing, Inc., the nation's second-largest franchisee of Burger King restaurants, announced its financial results for the first quarter of 1998 in a Quarterly report to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company reported impressive growth, with sales increasing 44% to $71.1 million from $49.9 million in
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Michael Ostrowski, a 14-year-old soccer enthusiast from St. Charles, Illinois, has won a trip to the World Cup in France through a contest sponsored by Coca-Cola and McDonald's. Ostrowski's essay, which highlighted his passion for the sport and his desire to represent his country, was selected
