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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Chipotle's Rewards Engine Gains Traction: Can It Drive Traffic?

CMG's loyalty push, from "Summer of Extras" to AI-powered journeys, is reshaping traffic and engagement across its 40M-member base.

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Harendra Ray

Is Dutch Bros Positioned to Benefit From Rising Coffee Demand?

BROS posts double-digit revenue growth, expands into new states and raises its 2025 guidance as coffee demand stays strong.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Sep 19, 2025

Companies in The News Are: DRI,FDS,CBRL,META

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA's Comp Story: Can Engagement & Efficiency Power the Next Leg?

CAVA eyes 2025 comp growth with chicken shawarma, seasonal pita chips and a new tiered rewards program.

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Zacks Equity Research

Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected

Jobless Claims Decreased More Than Expected

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Mark Vickery

Pre-market Futures Up After 1st Rate Cut of 2025

New data out this morning sees futures rolling off their early tops, but ultimately the reports are good.

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Zacks Equity Research

Darden Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Top, Stock Down

DRI's first-quarter earnings miss expectations while revenues beat, sending the stock down 8% despite a raised sales outlook.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA vs. Sweetgreen: Which Fast-Casual Stock Has the Edge Right Now?

CAVA's strong unit economics and disciplined expansion put it ahead of SG's ongoing operational reset.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Sep 17, 2025

Companies in The News Are: ORCL,CMG,ADTN,PLAY

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Harendra Ray

BROS vs. KDP: Which Coffee Stock Offers More Growth Potential?

Dutch Bros surges on rapid growth and expansion, while Keurig Dr Pepper leans on scale, stability and a broad beverage portfolio.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Chipotle vs. Starbucks: Which Restaurant Titan Can Rebound Stronger?

CMG leans on innovation and expansion, while SBUX battles margin pressure in its turnaround race.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include BJ's Restaurants, KT, Global Ship Lease, AZZ and HighPeak Energy

BJ's Restaurants, KT, Global Ship Lease, AZZ and HighPeak Energy shine as bargain picks with low EV-to-EBITDA ratios.

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Ethan Feller

Bear of the Day: Wendy's (WEN)

Wendy's stock has severely underperformed both the market and its industry as sales stagnate and competition steals market share

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Amit Kr Ram

Can Chipotle's Expansion Beyond North America Deliver Growth?

CMG is betting on global growth with strong gains in Canada, Europe and the Middle East.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks & Index Items to Watch from August's CPI Data

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.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

PLAY to Post Q2 Earnings: Time to Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

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.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA Scales Kitchen Tech: Can Efficiency Power the Next Growth Leg?

CAVA rolls out Connected Kitchen tech with ovens, AI and display systems to boost efficiency and fuel long-term restaurant growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Dutch Bros' Traffic and Ticket Growth, Sustainable or Short-Lived?

BROS posts 28% revenue growth with rising transactions and loyalty-driven sales, but questions loom on its staying power.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Chipotle Stock Hits 52-Week Low: Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell?

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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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Can McDonald's Tech Platform Unlock a New Wave of Margin Expansion?

MCD leans on edge computing and loyalty growth to unlock efficiencies and lift customer frequency.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA's New Openings Hit $3M AUV: Is the Growth Model Sustainable?

CAVA's new restaurants are topping $3M in sales, fueling rapid expansion and menu innovation as it targets 1,000 units by 2032.

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Harendra Ray

BROS Up 23% in a Month, Valuation Stretched: How to Play the Stock?

Dutch Bros stock is up nearly 23% in a month as strong traffic, new shops, and expansion plans fuel growth despite a premium valuation.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA Stock Slips 23% in a Month: Should Investors Buy the Dip or Wait?

CAVA shares have dropped 23% in a month as tough comparisons, higher costs and consumer uncertainty weigh on sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Nathan's Famous Stock Gains 0.4% in Three Months: What's Next?

NATH is leveraging brand strength and franchise growth to expand, though rising costs and supply risks remain key challenges.

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Zacks Equity Research

Dutch Bros Bets on New Markets: Will Traffic Trends Keep Up?

BROS' rapid expansion and strong comps fuel growth, but sustaining traffic momentum as competition heats up is the key test ahead.

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