Good Brews: Coffee Prices Falling

Good brew news: Coffee prices falling back down - San Jose Mercury News:


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Burger King Climbs on Healthy Bandwagon

Burger King Climbs on Healthy Bandwagon - TheStreet:


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Arby's changes menu, trying to "do it better"

"Arby's executives acknowledge that it takes a certain swallowing of the ego to wait and let McDonald's or others move first."

Arby's changes menu, trying to "do it better"  | ajc.com:


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Quiznos Franchisees Form Association

Probably too late...

Quiznos franchisees form association | QSRweb.com:


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How to turn your kids into entrepreneurs - WSJ

How to turn your kids into entrepreneurs - WSJ.com

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Banks Charging Debit Card Fees

A customer uses a debit card to make a purchase at a McDonald's.

"Some of the nation’s largest banks have launched or are considering charging fees when consumers make purchases with their debit cards — that popular plastic link to checking accounts."

Debit card fees could signal trend  | ajc.com
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A Bit of Franchise Equity Group History from 1996

From Robert Zarco's website


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Chipotle, McDonald's And The Rise Of Value Eateries

Some interesting McDonald's numbers here.
Do they relate to franchisee profits?

Chipotle, McDonald's And The Rise Of Value Eateries - Investors.com

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Getting Ready for Utility Increases

Thanks Big Government!

Getting ready for a wave of coal-plant shutdowns - Ezra Klein - The Washington Post

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BK Kicks King

Burger King freshens fast-food image, kicks King to the curb – USATODAY.com

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