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19-year-old Bryan Drapp, a McDonald's worker from Macedonia, Ohio, led a walkout with five colleagues last Sunday, marking the first strike against a McDonald's in the United States. The young workers, mostly teenagers on spring break, are demanding better treatment, including more respect from managers and
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Taxpayers like Francisco Perez, who filed his 1997 federal income tax return at a McDonald's restaurant in north Fresno, benefited from the IRS's customer service initiative. The IRS, along with the U.S. Postal Service and the restaurant's owner, John Aranjo, worked together to
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Lee Iacocca, the renowned auto industry expert, has been named acting chairman of Koo Koo Roo Inc., a move that has sent the company's shares skyrocketing. Iacocca's appointment comes as the chicken-restaurant chain struggles to make a profit in the competitive home meal-replacement segment. The company&
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Deep within Hartsfield International Airport, Dobbs International Services Inc.'s massive food-preparation facility operates like a well-oiled machine, producing over 200,000 meals each week for Delta's domestic flights. The factory's never-ending cycle is a testament to its sheer scale, with more than 700 employees
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President Clinton's recent tour of southern Africa highlighted the region's growing economic importance, attracting US companies like Motorola and Sara Lee to invest in the area. The region's GDP is substantial, with South Africa being the largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa, boasting a gross
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After nearly three years of dispute, a proposal to build a combination Shell gas station and McDonald's restaurant at the southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Route 83 has been approved by the Buffalo Grove village board. In a 5-1 vote, the board overcame concerns from neighbors
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High Point, North Carolina, has become the only town in the state with three Home Bazaar stores, as the newest location opens in Westchester Center. The 18,000-square-foot store, situated between the Food Lion and Westchester Cinema, offers a wider range of merchandise, including trendy furniture and layaway options. The
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Warren Buffett's legendary investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has released its annual report, detailing a diversified investment portfolio that continues to deliver high returns for its shareholders. Since Buffett took control in 1964, Berkshire Hathaway has averaged annual returns of nearly 25 percent for those who invested in
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Michigan Avenue is experiencing a significant shift as major corporations like Viacom, Planet Hollywood, and Limited Inc. reassess their retail strategies. Viacom's massive store on Michigan Avenue, which opened just last May, is set to close amid declining revenues and a broader pivot by the entertainment giant. This
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Galaxy Foods Co. has partnered with Pepsi-Cola Co. and a major pizza chain to introduce a low-fat combo meal, featuring a slice of Veggie Pizza made with Galaxy's low-fat mozzarella, a healthy salad, and topped with Diet Pepsi. The combo meal is set to be available in late
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Recently, several incidents of shootings and robberies have occurred in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. On January 13, a man robbed the Albano Cleaners in Virginia Beach, demanding money from the register while holding a small gun. The suspect fled the scene and was described as a black male
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Universal Orlando is becoming a world-class resort destination, and Hard Rock Cafe is a big part of it. The two companies have partnered to develop a Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Florida, a 14-acre project that will feature 650 rooms, "California Mission" style architecture, and a unique rock-and-roll
