McDonald's Looks to Downsize its Menu. Here's an article on McDonald's recent announcement that it will no longer offer Super Size menu items. McDonald's competitors, however, will likely wait to follow suit until they can determine the impact, if any, of McDonald's new strategy.
Taco Bell and the Farmworkers. More here on the continuing efforts to force Taco Bell (and its parent Yum!) as one of the largest tomato buyers in the country to increase the prices for tomatoes and help to improve pay and working conditions for vegetable pickers. Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello and Coup singer Boots Riley are supporting the protest against Taco Bell at the company's Irvine, California headquarters.
More States Consider Legislation Banning Obesity Lawsuits: I
In Washington state, a bill recently passed the House and was sent to the Senate banning lawsuits related to health problems form long-term consumption. In Georgia, a similar bill was recently introduced and awaiting a committee hearing.
Posted by franchiselawblog at March 9, 2004 09:12 AM