Swine flu: A proactive Response

Nixon Peabody LLP issued this OSHA Alert on 4/28/2009

On Sunday, April 26, 2009, the U.S government declared a public health emergency concerning the outbreak of swine influenza A (H1N1; “Swine Flu”)

Swine Flu Scare Causes Starbucks to Close 10 Mexican Stores

Starbucks Corp. has temporarily closed 10 cafes in Mexico in respond to the swine flu outbreak there.

Sen. Arlen Specter is Switching to the Democratic Party

The democrats are closer to having the 60 votes needed to overcome procedural hurdles in the Senate now that Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., has decided to switch parties. It’s unclear how Specter’s party switch will affect his stance on “Card Check”.

Starbucks Lawsuit May be Class-action

The lawsuit of a Starbucks store manager in Florida who claims the company violated federal law by not paying overtime was granted conditional class-action status this week by a U.S. District Court judge in Broward County.

Need Help Expanding? Tell it to Congress!

The IFA wants Congress to “unfreeze” the credit markets to help Americans start businesses, including franchises.

Franchisee Relations Critical for McDonald’s President

Don Thompson, who oversaw redesign of double cheeseburger, works with franchisees on McCafe drink blitz

McDonald’s Pancake, McMuffin Sales Boost Profit

McDonald’s Corp., the world’s largest restaurant company, said sales of breakfast sandwiches helped lift first-quarter earnings 3.5 percent even as a stronger dollar ate into revenue outside the U.S.

Cold Stone Creamery Attributes Sales Spike to Ice Cream Cupcakes

Cold Stone Creamery had double digit sales increase following the launch of its new product innovation, ice cream cupcakes in February.

QSR Web says McDonald’s specialty coffee beats out Starbucks

QSR Web put together a blind taste test that compared Starbucks specialty coffee products to that of McDonald’s.

Domino’s fires two as prank video causes public relations ‘nightmare’

When two Domino’s Pizza employees filmed a prank in the restaurant’s kitchen, they decided to post it online. In a few days, thanks to the power of social media, they ended up with felony charges, more than a million disgusted viewers, and a major company facing a public relations crisis.