Not from their piping hot coffee but from the fact that starbucks is wasting millions of liters of water everyday.

It all started when the UK newspaper "The Sun," revealed that over 23.4m liters of water are poured daily down the drains of 10,000 outlets of the coffee chain worldwide due to a policy of keeping a tap running non-stop.

Fast food franchise shows impressive financial results

We're connecting with customers worldwide by providing a convenient, affordable and relevant restaurant experience. This ongoing commitment to customers continues to drive our momentum in every area of the world."

McDonald's restaurants, remains firmly entrenched at the top. Its systemwide sales increased 12 percent after a year in which it could seemingly do no wrong. Despite that, No. 2, 7-Eleven, managed to reduce the distance between it and the top spot by increasing its worldwide sales an astonishing 27 percent

As unemployment goes up, interest in entrepreneurship goes up and people consider starting small businesses and franchises.

USA -  An Iowa gay man who claimed he was fired by a McDonald's franchise in Dyersville after management learned he is gay and HIV-positive has dropped his lawsuit.

Daniel Carver, 46, withdrew the suit "with prejudice" meaning he cannot legally reinstate it and court documents do not indicate why he decided not to proceed.