In this installment: Shares of the burrito-making chain rise as rival Qdoba Mexican Grill closes locations across America.
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One sushi eatery with an adults-only policy finds high demand from tot-weary diners. It also draws parental outrage.
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What began as a promotional item will soon be a permanent fixture at Dunkin' Donuts as the fast-food trend toward menu mash-ups continues.
They've been among the stars of 2013, but the good times appear unlikely to last.
The three-quarter pound serving of fries is called the 'Mega Potato' in Japan. It's also the type of gimmick competitors are using to crush the fast-food giant in the US.
An Ohio church used the restaurant's gift cards to promote a 'biblical marriage' event, though the fried chicken chain didn't sanction it.
A survey by Subway pokes at its competitor, which has far bigger problems than its image.
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