Subway, the world's No. 2 fast food restaurant chain by sales, plans to expand its Russian network to 1,000 outlets by 2015 from 78 now and make Russia its fourth-biggest European market next year.

Burger King, the world's second biggest hamburger chain, said on Friday it plans to open its first Russian restaurant in Moscow this year, lured by the potential of the country's 140 million population.

Burger King franchisees sued the hamburger company this week over its $1 double cheeseburger promotion, saying they're losing money on the deal.

Burger King Corp.'s franchisees are taking aim at the fast-food chain's management, complaining to the restaurant's board about a series of decisions they say are "ill-conceived" and put the burger joint's business in "deep trouble."

Stocks ended mixed Wednesday as banks and techs gained but investors took a wait-and-see approach ahead of the start of earnings season. But banks and techs gained.

Stocks struggled Wednesday as investors took a breather after a two-day rally and braced for the start of earnings season. But banks and techs giane.d

Stocks slipped Wednesday as investors took a breather after a two-day rally and braced for the start of earnings season.

Wall Street momentum has clearly shifted back in the direction of the bulls. After falling for seven of eight sessions, the major averages have now risen for two consecutive days, with the Dow chalking up its biggest one-day advance since August 21. 

Burger King said Tuesday it will mail coupons for $1 double cheeseburgers after its franchisees reportedly vetoed a proposal to offer the burger on the menu at that price.

Burger King Corp., the nation's No. 2 hamburger chain, is adding three new Kids Meal options that comply with its pledge to only advertise healthier meals to children.