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restaurants: Archive
Stocks & Index Items to Watch from August's CPI Data
by Shaun Pruitt
Diving deeper into August's CPI summary, here is the breakdown of the main movers of individual item indexes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and a strategic opinion of what stocks could stand to benefit or be affected.
CVXPositive Net Change XOMNegative Net Change MARNegative Net Change DALPositive Net Change WMTNegative Net Change CMGNegative Net Change RLNegative Net Change GMPositive Net Change TOLPositive Net Change CROXNegative Net Change
apparel consumer-discretionary consumer-staples earnings finance home-builder inflation interest-rate investing oil-energy restaurants retail
PLAY to Post Q2 Earnings: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Dave & Buster's fiscal Q2 performance may benefit from promos, new games and store openings. Yet, labor costs and weak midweek traffic could pressure margins.
MCDNegative Net Change CAKEPositive Net Change EATPositive Net Change PLAYNegative Net Change
earnings restaurants retail
CAVA Scales Kitchen Tech: Can Efficiency Power the Next Growth Leg?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
CAVA rolls out Connected Kitchen tech with ovens, AI and display systems to boost efficiency and fuel long-term restaurant growth.
CMGNegative Net Change SHAKPositive Net Change CAVAPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Dutch Bros' Traffic and Ticket Growth, Sustainable or Short-Lived?
by Zacks Equity Research
BROS posts 28% revenue growth with rising transactions and loyalty-driven sales, but questions loom on its staying power.
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restaurants
Chipotle Stock Hits 52-Week Low: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Chipotle shares hit a 52-week low as weak traffic, rising costs, and tougher competition weigh on the stock's near-term outlook.
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restaurants retail
Can McDonald's Tech Platform Unlock a New Wave of Margin Expansion?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
MCD leans on edge computing and loyalty growth to unlock efficiencies and lift customer frequency.
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restaurants retail
CAVA's New Openings Hit $3M AUV: Is the Growth Model Sustainable?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
CAVA's new restaurants are topping $3M in sales, fueling rapid expansion and menu innovation as it targets 1,000 units by 2032.
CMGNegative Net Change SHAKPositive Net Change CAVAPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
BROS Up 23% in a Month, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?
by Harendra Ray
Dutch Bros stock is up nearly 23% in a month as strong traffic, new shops, and expansion plans fuel growth despite a premium valuation.
SBUXNegative Net Change TXRHNegative Net Change YUMCNegative Net Change BROSPositive Net Change
restaurants
CAVA Stock Slips 23% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
CAVA shares have dropped 23% in a month as tough comparisons, higher costs and consumer uncertainty weigh on sentiment.
MCDNegative Net Change CAKEPositive Net Change EATPositive Net Change CAVAPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Nathan's Famous Stock Gains 0.4% in Three Months: What's Next?
by Zacks Equity Research
NATH is leveraging brand strength and franchise growth to expand, though rising costs and supply risks remain key challenges.
ARKRNo Net Change NATHNegative Net Change BDLPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Dutch Bros Bets on New Markets: Will Traffic Trends Keep Up?
by Zacks Equity Research
BROS' rapid expansion and strong comps fuel growth, but sustaining traffic momentum as competition heats up is the key test ahead.
SBUXNegative Net Change DNUTNegative Net Change BROSPositive Net Change
restaurants
Chipotle's Margins Slip: Can $4 Million AUV Goal Stay on Track?
by Amit Kr Ram
CMG's margins are down in the second quarter, but efficiency upgrades and catering expansion can be a key to sustaining its $4 million AUV target.
CMGNegative Net Change SHAKPositive Net Change SGPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Does Red Robin Have the Recipe for Sustainable EBITDA Growth?
by Harendra Ray
RRGB's cost discipline and "First Choice" strategy are lifting margins and fueling EBITDA growth despite traffic declines.
EATPositive Net Change RRGBNegative Net Change BLMNNegative Net Change
restaurants
Starbucks Eyes China Partnership: Can It Unlock the Next Growth Cycle?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
SBUX pursues a China partnership with 20+ interested parties, aiming to scale faster in its key growth market.
SBUXNegative Net Change MCDNegative Net Change SHAKPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Berkshire Hathaway, Toyota Motor, McDonald's, Elite Pharmaceuticals and BK Technologies
by Zacks Equity Research
Zacks highlights Berkshire Hathaway, Toyota, McDonald's, Elite Pharma and BK Technologies as diverse plays with unique growth catalysts and risks.
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restaurants
Top Analyst Reports for Berkshire Hathaway, Toyota Motor & McDonald's
by Mark Vickery
Analysts spotlight Berkshire, Toyota and McDonald's, highlighting growth drivers, risks and market performance in new research reports.
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Is Chipotle's Digital-Only Push a Long-Term Growth Engine?
by Zacks Equity Research
CMG bets big on digital sales and loyalty programs, but with comps flat ahead, can its tech push truly reignite growth?
SBUXNegative Net Change CMGNegative Net Change DPZNegative Net Change
restaurants
Starbucks vs. Dutch Bros: Which Coffee Stock is a Better Buy Now?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
BROS' rapid shop growth, youth-focused brand, and rising estimates give it the edge over SBUX in the evolving coffee market.
SBUXNegative Net Change BROSPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Chipotle vs. CAVA: Which Fast-Casual Stock Has the Edge Right Now?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Chipotle's unmatched scale, cash reserves, and international runway give it the edge over CAVA in the fast-casual growth cycle.
CMGNegative Net Change CAVAPositive Net Change
restaurants retail
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Chipotle Mexican Grill and Fortinet
by Zacks Equity Research
Chipotle and Fortinet are each down over 30% in 2025, but Zacks sees long-term strength as both stocks find support at key levels.
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computers restaurants
2 S&P 500 Stocks (CMG, FTNT) Down Over 30% to Buy Now
by Benjamin Rains
Buy Chipotle and Fortinet stock down at least 30% from their highs for great value and huge upside as they find support at their key long-term 200-week moving averages.
CMGNegative Net Change FTNTPositive Net Change
cybersecurity restaurants tech-stocks
Chipotle's Loyalty Base Reaches 20M: Will It Drive Sales Recovery?
by Zacks Equity Research
CMG's loyalty base hit 20 million, with new promotions boosting engagement as comps struggle in 2025.
SBUXNegative Net Change MCDNegative Net Change CMGNegative Net Change
restaurants retail
Bear of the Day: The Wendy's Company (WEN)
by Benjamin Rains
Wendy's stock tanked over the last few years as its earnings outlook plummets amid an array of headwinds.
MCDNegative Net Change WENPositive Net Change
restaurants
Starbucks Stock Falls 19% in 6 Months: Time to Buy or Stay Away?
by Harendra Ray
SBUX shares have lost 19% in six months as U.S. sales falter, margins shrink and its turnaround faces execution risks.
SBUXNegative Net Change MCDNegative Net Change CMGNegative Net Change DPZNegative Net Change
restaurants
Australia Launch & AMEX Deal: Will TOST's Recipe Fuel its Growth Engine?
by Zacks Equity Research
Toast projects 29% growth in 2025 as international expansion and a new AMEX partnership fuel momentum in restaurant tech.
AXPPositive Net Change ORCLPositive Net Change TOSTPositive Net Change XYZPositive Net Change
restaurants tech-stocks