Author Archives: Sam F.

Restaurants: Quick Service, Casual Dining, and More (Upscale)!

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Sam F.

So I noticed the other day that The Wall Street Transcript had put out some interviews with stock experts all about the future of restaurant chains. It was interesting to see how the professionals’ thoughts lined up with mine. There are … Continue reading →

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Macy’s, Inc.: M

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Sam F.

The second largest department store in the world is a Macy’s. The first largest (since 2009) is Shinsegae’s flagship store, but that’s all the way in Centum City, Busan, South Korea, and not right here. Also the Shinsegae store is … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games of 2009 and 2010

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Sam F.

Sony Corporation (SNE), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), and Nintendo Co., Ltd (NTDOY) have been competing in the gaming arms race since 2001, during the sixth generation of console gaming (also known as the 128-bit era). It was a simpler time, and also Sega … Continue reading →

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Burger King and McDonald’s are on Myspace. Kind of. Not Facebook.

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Sam F.

Online social networking is popular. In the world of today, everyone with an internet connection is on some sort of social network. I don’t just mean Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc., but many websites have some social components that both registered … Continue reading →

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Match-Up: Quiznos vs. Subway

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Sam F.

The Quiznos Master LLC. Doctor’s Associates Inc. (aka Subway). Two private fast food chains specializing in delicious subs at reasonable prices. A battle as old as memory itself. Which toasty sandwich restaurant will withstand the tests of time and come to … Continue reading →

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Burger King Holdings, Inc.: BKC

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sam F.

First, I just have to say that Burger King tastes much better than McDonald’s. If ever the two were right next to each other, I would head straight for the BK and not think twice. Unfortunately for me, there are … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Corporation: MCD

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sam F.

It is pretty obvious why McDonald’s is among the most successful companies in the fast food industry — it’s quick, it’s easy, and they have the Dollar Menu, which made cheap food even cheaper. Also they are just the most … Continue reading →

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