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McDonald's Corp., the world's largest restaurant chain, said February sales increased 4.7 percent as a new $3.29 spicy-chicken sandwich and longer hours spurred U.S. gains. Sales at U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months rose 3.6 percent from a year earlier, Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald's
March 8th, 2006

Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB) , a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. On February 8, 2006, Maidenform reported selected preliminary financial results for 2005, including specific
March 8th, 2006

Filterfresh Coffee Service Inc., a subsidiary of Van Houtte Inc., announced that Roger Cohen, president since 2002, will retire at the close of the company's fiscal year in 2006. David C. Larimer joined the company in November, 2005 as executive vice president, and transition to president upon Cohen
March 8th, 2006

Food industry veteran Daryl G. Brewster has been hired as the new chief executive and president of troubled doughnut chain Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., the company said Tuesday. Its shares rose more than 14 percent following the announcement. Brewster, who will also join Krispy Kreme's board, previ
March 8th, 2006

Faced with skyrocketing healthcare costs, global competition and economic uncertainty, organizations are looking for the competitive advantage that will give them an edge in the marketplace. Some organizations are leading the way in creating a workplace that does more than just improve organizationa
March 8th, 2006

Westaff, Inc. (NASDAQ:WSTF), a leading provider of staffing services, today reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter, which ended January 21, 2006. Consistent with its financial reporting practice, the Company's first three fiscal quarters comprise 12 weeks each while the fourth quart
March 7th, 2006

The Learning Annex, LLC, the leading provider of adult, self-improvement education in the United States, and Apax Partners, L.P., one of the world's leading private equity investment groups, today announced that funds advised by Apax Partners acquired a significant minority interest in The Learning
March 7th, 2006

5àSec group, the world leader in retail textile care strengthens its network of corporate shops in France, acquiring the 28 shops of the Hénault-Morel group, one of the most important French networks. The 5àSec group’s strategy is to continue the growth of its mixed network of c
March 7th, 2006

Due to the rapid growth of Qdoba Mexican Grill restaurants in Indiana, President and CEO Gary Beisler recently announced an extended franchise agreement with Aztec Partners, LLC. Native Hoosiers and long-time friends, Aztec co-owners Greg Willman and Phil Salsbery, who serve as president and CEO re
March 6th, 2006

Main Street Restaurant Group, Inc., the world's largest franchisee of T.G.I. Friday's restaurants, the owner and operator of the Bamboo Club - Asian Bistro, the Redfish Seafood Grill and Bar restaurant concepts and operator of one Alice Cooper'stown restaurant, today announced its operating results
March 6th, 2006

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