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One Analyst Sees Strong 2020 for McDonald’s, Starbucks, Domino’s and Darden

Posted: December 10, 2019 at 11:00 am

This year is coming to a close with markets holding near all-time highs. At times like this, analysts like to update their perspectives on sectors and industries, as the new ...
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Subway War With Franchises Heats Up

Posted: December 2, 2019 at 6:15 am

Subway's management believes that among the best ways to revive flagging sales is to cut prices. This, in turn, will hurt the finances of its franchise owners. The tension between ...
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Can a New CEO Get Subway Back on Track or Is the Company Looking to Sell Itself?

Posted: November 14, 2019 at 8:45 am

Sandwich maker Subway had more fast-food locations at the end of last year than any other quick-service restaurant in the United States. The privately held company had nearly 25,000 U.S. ...
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Subway Gets Into Bitter Battle With Store Owners

Posted: November 11, 2019 at 7:00 am

Subway, once the most successful fast-food company in America, has had some tough years as revenue has declined and the number of Subway locations has fallen. The tension between Subway ...
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With a Strategic Review and No Growth, Has Bloomin’ Brands Already Bloomed?

Posted: November 6, 2019 at 1:25 pm

Value investors often find themselves looking at companies in the food and hospitality business. The management teams running those companies sometimes have to feel frustrated that their shares just aren't ...
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Are Investors Overreacting to Shake Shack’s Q3?

Posted: November 5, 2019 at 10:05 am

Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) reported its third-quarter financial results after the markets closed on Monday. Although it was a solid quarter, it just wasn’t enough for investors who have ...
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Wall Street’s Mixed Views on Easterbrook’s Firing as CEO of McDonald’s

Posted: November 4, 2019 at 3:34 pm
Last updated: November 5, 2019 6:48 am

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) was trading lower as the worst stock on the Dow Jones industrial average on Monday, a day where the Dow and S&P 500 hit all-time highs, ...
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Why Starbucks Continues Impressing Investors

Posted: October 30, 2019 at 4:34 pm
Last updated: October 31, 2019 7:14 am

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results after markets closed Wednesday. For the quarter, the coffee roasting and restaurant company posted adjusted diluted earnings per share ...
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Why Yum! Brands Couldn’t Stomach Q3 Earnings

Posted: October 30, 2019 at 10:30 am

Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) released its third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Wednesday. The firm said that it had $0.80 in earnings per share (EPS) and $1.34 ...
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What to Expect When Chipotle Reports After the Close

Posted: October 22, 2019 at 11:25 am

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is set to report its most recent financial results after the markets close on Tuesday. The consensus estimates are $3.22 in earnings per share ...
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McDonald’s Investors Can’t Stomach Q3 Results

Posted: October 22, 2019 at 9:30 am

When McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) released its third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday, the golden arches posted $2.11 in earnings per share (EPS) and $5.43 billion in ...
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Domino’s Pizza Earnings Just Can’t Cut It

Posted: October 8, 2019 at 9:45 am

Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) released its third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday. The pizza chain said that it had $2.05 in earnings per share (EPS) and ...
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What to Expect When Domino’s Reports Tuesday Morning

Posted: October 7, 2019 at 3:39 pm

Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is scheduled to report third-quarter financial results before markets open on Tuesday. The consensus estimates are calling for $2.07 in earnings per share (EPS) and ...
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Is This the Beginning of a Big Beyond Meat Partnership With McDonald’s?

Posted: September 26, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Beyond Meat Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) shares jumped on Thursday after it was announced that McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) will be testing a new plant, lettuce and tomato (PLT) sandwich using ...
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How the Turnaround at Chipotle Has Made It a Top Stock

Posted: September 23, 2019 at 1:40 pm

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) shares are trading near all-time highs, and it has been a long road to reach this milestone. The momentum for this stock really took ...
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