OAK BROOK, IL – Customers around the globe will soon notice something different at McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD). Starting next Monday, the brand will change the look of its iconic red French fry packaging globally with bold, new artwork to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ in Brasil. In addition, the new fry boxes will be […]
WASHINGTON, April 15, 2014 – The U.S. Forest Service finalized policy guidelines that will open opportunities for ski areas to promote year-round recreation activities that are natural resource-based and that will create additional jobs for communities with ski areas on the National Forests. “The new directives will help usher in a wider spectrum of developed […]
BETHESDA, Md. and CAPE TOWN, South Africa, — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today became the largest hotel company in Africa according to published information, and nearly doubled its presence in its Middle East and Africa region to more than 160 hotels and 23,000 rooms as it completed its acquisition of the 116-hotel Protea Hospitality […]
LAS VEGAS, — Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced that LOCZ Korea Corporation, a joint venture between Caesars, Lippo Group and OUE Limited, has received preliminary approval from the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism to include foreigner-only casino gaming in its planned integrated resort in Incheon, South Korea. “We are grateful […]
Denver, CO – Quiznos, one of the nation’s premier quick-service restaurant chains and pioneer of the toasted sub, today announced that its senior lenders have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a “pre-packaged” restructuring plan that will reduce the Company’s debt by more than $400 million. The plan is intended to increase the Company’s flexibility as […]
ORLANDO, Fla., Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today filed an investor presentation detailing its priorities for creating sustainable value for all Darden shareholders and for driving growth and performance across its brands. “Darden’s Board of Directors and management team are focused on creating value for all Darden shareholders, and we are confident in the actions […]
Starbucks announces an enhanced mobile app for Apple’s iOS which will allow customers to tip their baristas directly from the Starbucks for iPhone® app. Beginning March 19, customers using Starbucks App for iPhone in the U.S., U.K. and Canada will experience a streamlined design and easy access to their account and My Starbucks Rewards information. […]
LAS VEGAS, Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Bally’s Las Vegas, The Cromwell (formerly Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon), The Quad and Harrah’s New Orleans to Caesars Growth Partners, LLC for a purchase price of $2.2 billion, including assumed debt of $185 million and committed […]
SAN ANTONIO – Hilton Palacio del Rio today announced a partnership with the San Antonio Zoo. In 2014, the Zoo celebrates its 100th birthday. To commemorate this auspicious occasion, the Zoo will open Zootennial Plaza in March, featuring a one-of-a-kind carousel with animals from Texas and the San Antonio Zoo. Hilton Palacio del Rio will […]
LAS VEGAS, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has started the largest installation of Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging stations in Nevada. Twenty-seven EV charging stations will be located at nine of the company’s Las Vegas resorts in addition to MGM Resorts’ main corporate offices. Additional stations will be available at Circus Circus Reno. The charging stations, […]
