Man upset he was denied service at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots employeeOctober 6th, 2009 Man upset at closed Miami Taco Bell shoots workerMIAMI — Police say a man upset he couldn't order food after closing time at a Miami Taco Bell shot at employees as they tried to leave, hitting one in the leg. Police say the man waited in the parking lot and opened fire around 3:40 a.m.
Restaurant operator Yum Brands to report on its third-quarter earnings TuesdayOctober 5th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Yum Brands Inc. reports TuesdayLOUISVILLE, Ky.
Yum Brands authorizes $300 million in share repurchasesSeptember 30th, 2009 Yum Brands will buy back $300 million in sharesLOUSIVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., which operates Taco Bell, KFC and other fast-food chains, on Wednesday said will buy back $300 million in share repurchases.
Yum Brands increases quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents to 21 cents, distributed Nov. 6September 30th, 2009 Yum Brands increases quarterly dividendLOUSIVILLE, Ky. — Yum! Brands Inc., which operates Taco Bell, KFC and other fast-food chains, on Wednesday said it is increasing its quarterly cash dividend by 2 cents to 21 cents, payable on Nov.
Copart fiscal fourth-quarter profit falls 15 percent as sales slide more than 10 percentSeptember 23rd, 2009 Copart 4Q profit falls 15 percent on sales slideFAIRFIELD, Calif. — Copart Inc., a junk-car auction service, said Wednesday that its fiscal fourth-quarter profit fell 15 percent to $34.6 million, as sales fell more than 10 percent.
Taco Bell settles sexual harassment complaint; 2 teen workers claimed they were raped at workSeptember 1st, 2009 Taco Bell settles Tenn. sex harassment complaintMEMPHIS, Tenn.
Popeyes' owner AFC Enterprises sees second-quarter profit slide 3 percentAugust 20th, 2009 AFC Enterprises' second quarter profit falls 3 pctATLANTA — Restaurant operator AFC Enterprises Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit fell 3 percent as sales dipped.
Profit at Limited Brands, owner of Victoria's Secret, falls 27 pct in 2Q but beats forecastAugust 20th, 2009 Profit falls in 2nd qtr at Victoria's Secret ownerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Limited Brands Inc., which operates Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works, said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit fell 27 percent as sales slipped, but cost-cutting helped it earn more than Wall Street expected. The specialty retailer boosted its yearly outlook Wednesday, and its shares rose 22 cents, or 1.5 percent, to $14.80 in trading after hours.
Yum Brands profit jumps 35 percent in second quarter on acquisition, overseas growthJuly 14th, 2009 Yum Brands profit jumps in 2QLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Grilling has put some sizzle back at KFC, but a reduced sales outlook took a toll on shares of KFC parent company Yum Brands Inc.
Fast-food operator Yum Brands expected reports 2nd-qtr earnings TuesdayJuly 13th, 2009 Earnings Preview: Yum Brands Inc.LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc.
Ind. police say suspect caught in Taco Bell parking lot wanted 1 last burrito before jailMay 13th, 2009 Hungry suspect caught in Taco Bell parking lotFORT WAYNE, Ind. — Officials say a suspected drug dealer who led police on a 90 mph chase in Indiana was arrested after he stopped suddenly at a Taco Bell parking lot.
Unilever reports 45 percent fall in 1Q net profit, sales dipMay 9th, 2009 Unilever 1Q net profit falls 45 percentAMSTERDAM — Unilever NV, the maker of consumer products such as Dove soaps and Ben & Jerry's ice cream, on Thursday reported a 45 percent fall in net profit for the first quarter compared to a year ago, when earnings were increased by the sale of its Boursin cheese operations. The company says net profit was euro731 million ($973 million), down from euro1.34 billion.
Restaurant operator Yum Brands offer ambitious expansion plan overseasApril 23rd, 2009 Yum Brand stock surgesLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Yum Brands Inc.'s stock surged Thursday as the operator of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC laid out ambitious plans for overseas expansion and offered an upbeat outlook for its U.S.
Yum Brands says 1Q profit falls 14 percent mainly on stronger dollarApril 23rd, 2009 Yum Brands 1Q profit falls 14 pct on strong dollarLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.'s growth in China continued strong in the first quarter, but the company's profit fell 14 percent, it said Wednesday, because the stronger dollar cut into overseas revenue.
Yum Brands says 1Q profit falls 14 percent mainly on stronger dollarApril 22nd, 2009 Yum Brands 1Q profit down 14 pctLOUISVILLE, Ky. — Restaurant operator Yum Brands Inc.