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McDonald's Stops Serving Tomatoes After Salmonella Outbreak

AP | MEGAN K. SCOTT | Posted 06.17.2008 | Business

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A salmonella outbreak linked to raw tomatoes serves as a reminder to take extra care with summer fruits and vegetables. More than 20 people have been ...

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Economy Threatens McD's Dollar Menu

ChicagoBusiness.com | Emily Bryson York | Posted 06.11.2008 | Business

Read More: Economic Slowdown, McDonald's, Dollar Menu, Business News

(Crain's) -- With sky-high commodity costs, an increase in minimum wage and consumers trading down to lower-price items, McDonald's owner/operators ar...

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The McDonalds Falling Dollar Menu

Michael Pento | Posted 06.07.2008 | Business

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Because the dollar has fallen 40% in the last six years, McDonalds may have to reduce quality, raise prices or both in their famed Dollar Menu.

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Fast Food Chains Thrive On Imitation

NY Times | Posted 05.30.2008 | Business

Read More: Chick-Fil-A, Wendy's, Hardee's, Burger King, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Business News

IN the fast-food business, imitation isn't just a form of flattery -- it's a proven way to increase sales. The Taco Bell value menu, for instance, ga...

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Beyond Royale With Cheese: McDonald's Around The World

Fortune | Posted 05.22.2008 | Business

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Fortune Magazine rounded up a sampling of McDonald's fare from around the world that caters to local tastes. Not everyone snacks on a Q...

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Calif. McDonald's Tries Feng Shui Theme

AP | DAISY NGUYEN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. — The only familiar signs at the McDonald's in this large Asian community are the golden arches, the drive-through and ...

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Starbucks Tests $1 Cup Of Coffee, Free Refills

Wall Street Journal | Janet Adamy | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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Starbucks Corp., the company that popularized the $4 cup of coffee, is testing a $1 cup and free refills of some of its offerings. The Seattle coffee...

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Caution: The McBeverage You're About To Enjoy is Extremely Overpriced

Edward Ugel | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

Read More: Coffee, Coffee Wars, McDonald's, Starbucks, Business News
Edward Ugel

Just getting a small coffee at Starbucks is an act of bravery and public protest.

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Starbucks And McDonald's Coffee Showdown

Newsweek | Jennifer Ordoñez | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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Obama and Clinton. McCain and Romney. Call them the great contests of the week, if you must. But pound for (finely ground) pound, a more heated battle...

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McDonald's To Poach Starbucks Customers With Coffee Bars

Wall Street Journal | Janet Adamy | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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This fall, a McDonald's here added a position to its crew: barista. McDonald's is setting out to poach Starbucks customers with the biggest addition ...

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McDonald's To Take On Starbucks

Ad Age | Emily Bryson York | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business

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Take note, Starbucks: McDonald's is coming after you. Yes, that McDonald's. Emboldened by rave reviews for the relaunch of its coffee business 18 mon...

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