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Is Visa Direct the Catalyst for a Cashless Tipping Revolution?

V's partnership with SpotOn and Astra uses Visa Direct to enable instant, cashless tip payouts, streamlining pay for service workers.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

BROS vs. CAVA: Which Fast-Casual Upstart Has a Stronger Growth Story?

Dutch Bros' expanding drive-thru network and strong loyalty engagement may outpace CAVA's disciplined but cost-pressured growth story.

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Harendra Ray

CMG vs. MCD: Which Restaurant Stock Is the Better Buy for Now?

McDonald's shows steady growth and resilience as Chipotle faces sales pressure, margin strain and a sharp stock drop.

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Brian Bolan

Bear Of The Day: Bloomin Brands (BLMN)

Despite beating the number in the most recent report, this stock was taken out by investors.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Broadcom, Exxon Mobil & ServiceNow

Broadcom's AI-fueled surge, Exxon Mobil's energy expansion, and ServiceNow's digital momentum headline today's top analyst picks.

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Harendra Ray

Chipotle Faces Tougher Competition: Is Its Brand Moat Still Strong?

CMG's brand moat faces fresh tests as rivals undercut on value, yet its innovation, loyalty and scale keep defenses strong.

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Zacks Equity Research

Domino's Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up

DPZ delivers a Q3 earnings and revenue beat, powered by strong U.S. order growth and its "Best Deal Ever" promotion.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Dutch Bros Tightens Cost Controls: Are Margin Gains Sustainable?

BROS' Q2 margins edge higher on cost cuts and labor gains, but rising coffee prices may weigh on near-term growth.

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Domino's Q3 Earnings on Deck: Strong Sales, Softer Profits?

DPZ eyes solid third-quarter sales growth on new products and delivery deals, though profit margins may stay under pressure.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

MCD's AI Push Gains Steam: Is Restaurant Tech the Next Growth Driver?

McDonald's deepens its AI-driven "Accelerating the Arches" push, betting on Edge and automation to lift efficiency and margins.

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Harendra Ray

Chipotle Stock Falls 27% in 3 Months: Buy the Dip or Stay Cautious?

CMG's 27% stock slide reflects cost pressures and cautious consumers, but menu and tech upgrades may fire up a rebound.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is Chipotle's Menu Innovation Enough to Defend Market Share?

CMG bets on new menu hits like Honey Chicken and Adobo Ranch to revive sales and fend off rivals in the crowded fast-casual arena.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

BROS Stock Slips 26% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?

BROS shares have slipped 26% in a month as higher costs, weaker pricing power and expansion spending weigh on sentiment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: Dave & Buster's (PLAY)

Dave & Buster's stock has had the remnants of a value trap for quite some time, but the cat is out of the bag now, considering its diminishing EPS outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Reddit and Dave & Buster have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Reddit shines as Zacks' Bull of the Day with soaring ad revenue and first-time profitability, while Dave & Buster's struggles make it the Bear of the Day.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

BROS' Food Pilot Gains Momentum: Can It Unlock Morning-Daypart Growth?

Dutch Bros bets on its food pilot expansion to lift morning traffic, boost ticket size and deepen customer engagement.

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Astera Labs and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Astera Labs shines as Zacks' Bull of the Day for its AI infrastructure edge, while Cracker Barrel faces backlash and sluggish growth.

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Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Cracker Barrel (CBRL)

Cracker Barrel's attempt to modernize its brand backfired severely, resulting in a significant stock drop and erosion of trust with its customer base.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Will Starbucks' Store Uplifts Reset Economics and Customer Connection?

SBUX bets on store uplifts and new prototypes to boost customer connection and unit efficiency.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rave Restaurant Stock Declines on Flat Q4 Earnings and Weak Sales

RAVE slips on flat fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 EPS and weak sales, but Pizza Inn's promotions and expansion show signs of underlying strength.

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Restaurant Brands to Add 300 Popeyes in Mexico Over the Next Decade

QSR plans 300 new Popeyes in Mexico over the next 10 years, fueling growth with regional franchise partners.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for October 3rd

LSPD, KMX and BLMN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 3, 2025.

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Harendra Ray

Can Chipotle Balance Expansion With Quality and Brand Strength?

CMG accelerates global expansion while investing in efficiency and brand strength to balance growth with food quality.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Will Dutch Bros' Loyalty Program Cement Its Transaction Growth Runway?

BROS' Rewards engine, powering 72% of Q2 transactions, is driving order ahead gains, food pilots and deeper customer engagement.

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Harendra Ray

Can CAVA's Strong Cash Flow Fuel Expansion in a Soft Market?

CAVA's strong cash flow, debt-free balance sheet and rising unit volumes fuel aggressive expansion despite soft same-store sales.

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