Wendy's burger chain will withdraw from Japan, ending a 29-year presence in an Asian market long dominated by McDonald's Corp. ...more

December 12, 2009

McDonald's Corp. will begin selling a variety of breakfast items for $1 early next month, a spokeswoman for the world's largest hamburger chain said Thursday. ...more

December 11, 2009

The supersized recession that was a boon for business last year caught up further with McDonald's Corp. in November as high unemployment ate into sales. ...more

December 9, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - The allure of the value meal has long seduced penny-pinchers craving a cheeseburger. Now, as the dismal economy slurps up profits, Starbucks Corp. is hoping to find some sales salvation in its own value meal variety. ...more

February 11, 2009

Casual and fast food chains have a compelling weapon in their fight for your wallet during trying economic times: free chow. ...more

February 4, 2009

The allure of the value meal has long seduced penny-pinchers craving a cheeseburger. Now, as the dismal economy slurps up profits, Starbucks Corp. is hoping to find some sales salvation in its own value meal variety. ...more

February 3, 2009

Pfizer Buying Wyeth No. 1 drugmaker Pfizer said Monday it is buying No. 12 Wyeth for $68 billion in a deal that will wipe out nearly 20,000 jobs but boost Pfizer's revenue and profit. ...more

January 27, 2009

Declining consumer confidence took a bite out of restaurants' sales and profits in 2008, leading to bankruptcy filings at casual-dining chains, such as Bennigan's, and the closure of more than 600 Starbucks locations. ...more

January 2, 2009

Economic cycles are Darwinian, picking off weak companies and leaving survivors stronger. ...more

December 20, 2008

Looking to beef up your mojo this holiday season? Burger King Corp. may have just the thing. The home of the Whopper has launched a new men's body spray called "Flame." The company describes the spray as "the scent of seduction with a hint of flame-broiled meat." ...more

December 19, 2008