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* Burger King Corp. parent company Diageo tapped Mikel Durham, an executive from its Guinness beer operations, as president of the fast food giant’s North American operations. Burger King’s franchise owners group criticized the decision to reach outside the U.S. company’s management ranks. But Diageo responded that Durham’s previous experience as an executive for the European and African operations of Tricon Global Restaurants qualifies her. The franchise group is also fighting Diageo’s announced plan to spin off 20% of the fast-food chain to the public.

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