restaurants

Was Chipotle Downgrade on African Swine Fever Incredibly Misguided?

Posted: May 25, 2019 at 8:40 am

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has been subject to a few health scares in the past, but the most recent one may be unfounded. While shares took a hit ...
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This Small Swiss Company Is Taking Starbucks to Court

Posted: May 11, 2019 at 8:45 am

Starbucks recalled a coffee maker, and the maker of the maker has sued. Starbucks called the suit "baseless." It appears, for now, a court will decide the matter. Starbucks sells ...
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Subway Keeps Shutting Restaurants: It Closed 3 a Day in 2018

Posted: May 2, 2019 at 11:35 am

Since Subway co-founder Fred DeLuca died in 2015, the largest (by number of stores) fast-food chain in the United States has been shedding stores. According to a report Thursday in ...
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Why McDonald’s Q1 Results Were Not Too Hard to Swallow

Posted: April 30, 2019 at 10:25 am

When McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) released its first-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Tuesday, the golden arches posted $1.72 in earnings per share (EPS) and $4.96 billion in ...
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McDonald’s Earnings: What to Expect

Posted: April 29, 2019 at 12:35 pm

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) is set to report its first-quarter financial results before the markets open on Tuesday. The consensus estimates are calling for $1.76 in earnings per share (EPS) ...
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In 2019, Should McDonald’s Be Worth More Than All Direct Competitors Combined?

Posted: April 29, 2019 at 12:25 pm

Sometimes having the first-mover status can be a great advantage. McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) was not the world's first hamburger chain by a long shot, but the company does date ...
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Starbucks Steams Ahead with Q2 Earnings

Posted: April 25, 2019 at 4:34 pm

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) released fiscal second-quarter financial results after markets closed  Thursday. The coffee giant said that it had $0.60 in earnings per share (EPS) and $6.3 billion in ...
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How Applebee’s and IHOP Could Make 50% for Investors

Posted: April 1, 2019 at 4:02 pm

The investing public might not recognize the company Dine Brands Global Inc. (NYSE: DIN) as easily as some of the more recognizable chain restaurants in America. This company franchises the ...
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How Many McDonald’s Workers Will Be Pushed Out by Technology?

Posted: March 26, 2019 at 6:35 am

McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) just bought a tech company that can change store menus based on the weather, what customers might add to menu items they already have selected and ...
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Why Investors Like Papa John’s Deal With Shaquille O’Neal

Posted: March 22, 2019 at 12:20 pm

Papa John's International Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced Friday morning that NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with the company as a member of the board of directors ...
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Darden Restaurants Takes a Bite Out of Earnings

Posted: March 21, 2019 at 11:10 am

When Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) released its fiscal third-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Thursday, the company posted $1.80 in earnings per share (EPS) and $2.25 billion ...
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An Even Stronger Turnaround Analyst Call for Chipotle

Posted: March 21, 2019 at 10:55 am

It seems like not even bad news lasts forever. After having recovered from the scandals around making its customers ill, Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has been on fire. ...
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Market Volatility Have You Worried? 4 Stocks to Buy That Should Do Fine

Posted: March 11, 2019 at 7:56 am

As the historians celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the bull market, things are again starting to look a little dicey after the nice run from the late December lows. With ...
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Papa Johns Finally Settles Up With Founder

Posted: March 5, 2019 at 11:15 am

Papa John’s International Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) has announced that it has entered into an agreement to resolve its lawsuit with its founder and largest shareholder, John Schnatter. Under the terms ...
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Fast Food Much Less Healthy Than 3 Decades Ago

Posted: March 1, 2019 at 6:30 am

Fast food is usually characterized as unhealthy, with high amounts of fat, salt and sugar. A new study shows that many of these problems have worsened and that fast foods ...
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