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restaurants: Archive
Is Starbucks' Store Portfolio Reset Enhancing Unit Economics?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
SBUX is closing underperforming cafes to concentrate sales in stronger stores, aiming to improve margins and unit-level profitability.
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CMG Stock Rises 16% in a Month: Should You Buy Now or Hold Steady?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Chipotle shares climb nearly 16% in a month as execution improvements and expansion lift sentiment. Yet, valuation and consumer pressures temper upside.
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Are Rising Beef Costs a Temporary Speed Bump for QSR's Margin Story?
by Harendra Ray
Restaurant Brands International says rising beef costs are cyclical, pressuring Burger King U.S. margins in the near term but leaving the long-term margin story intact.
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Are Rising Earnings Estimates a Solid Reason to Bet on BROS Stock?
by Harendra Ray
Dutch Bros earnings estimates keep climbing as analysts boost 2025-2026 EPS, signaling confidence in growth despite the stock's premium valuation.
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NATH vs. ARKR: Which Restaurant Stock Has More Upside for Investors?
by Debanjana Dey
Nathan's Famous and Ark Restaurants take different paths in dining, but which has more upside? Let's dive in.
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Chipotle Scales Unit Growth: What's the Cannibalization Impact?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
CMG highlights disciplined unit growth as new openings pressure comps modestly, while stable recovery timelines and strong early returns support expansion.
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Dutch Bros' New Shops Open Strong: Is Early Demand Scaling?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
BROS sees strong early productivity from new shops, with record system-wide AUVs and rising demand supporting confidence in its expansion strategy.
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Is McDonald's Expansion Pipeline Enough to Offset Consumer Pressure?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
MCD leans on disciplined unit expansion to support systemwide sales as consumer pressure weighs on traffic.
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CMG's Throughput Push Accelerates: Can HEEP Reshape Store Economics? (Revised)
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Chipotle is rolling out its high-efficiency equipment package to boost throughput, labor efficiency and consistency, with early gains seen in about 175 restaurants.
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RAVE vs. GTIM: Which Restaurant Stock Belongs in Your Portfolio Today?
by Debanjana Dey
Rave Restaurant and Good Times Restaurants are tackling today's restaurant headwinds with very different playbooks, but which has more upside? Let's dive in.
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CMG's Throughput Push Accelerates: Can HEAP Reshape Store Economics?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Chipotle is rolling out its high-efficiency equipment package to boost throughput, labor efficiency and consistency, with early gains seen in about 175 restaurants.
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Chipotle Leverages Digital & Menu Innovation Amid Cost Pressures
by Zacks Equity Research
CMG leans on digital, loyalty and menu innovation while expanding restaurants, even as food and labor inflation and tech costs pressure margins.
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Is EAT's Traffic Growth Structural or Fueled by Promotional Timing?
by Harendra Ray
EAT's Chili's posted 13% traffic growth, beating the industry again - management says gains are structural, driven by everyday value and repeat guests.
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BROS' Liquidity Position Strengthens: A Buffer Against Cost Volatility?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
Dutch Bros builds a $706M liquidity buffer as coffee and labor costs rise, giving it room to keep expanding despite industry cost volatility.
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BDL vs. ARKR: Which Dining Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio?
by Debanjana Dey
Flanigan's and Ark Restaurants are redefining dining in very different ways, but which model looks more compelling right now? Let's dive in.
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Flanigan's Stock Rises Post Q4 Earnings on Revenue, Profit Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
BDL delivers higher fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 and full-year earnings, driven by rising sales, cost control and improved restaurant margins.
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Domino's Pizza Leverages Growth Initiatives Amid a Challenging Macro
by Zacks Equity Research
DPZ leans on its Hungry for MORE strategy, menu innovation, delivery partnerships and global expansion even as macro pressures weigh on sales.
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Does McDonald's $4B Margin Milestone Signal Model Durability?
by Harendra Ray
MCD tops $4B in restaurant margin dollars in third-quarter 2025, showing its scale and value strategy can expand margins amid inflation and a pressured consumer.
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Can Dutch Bros Maintain Its Growth Edge as Store Openings Accelerate?
by Harendra Ray
BROS shows steady transaction growth, records new-store volumes and strong digital engagement as it targets rapid expansion through 2029.
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Is CMG Sacrificing Near-Term Margins to Protect Long-Term Demand?
by Harendra Ray
Chipotle is absorbing margin pressure, pulling back on pricing, boosting portions and marketing to protect traffic and long-term brand demand.
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BJ's Restaurants Builds Momentum With Traffic Despite Cost Pressures
by Zacks Equity Research
BJRI is gaining momentum with higher guest traffic, margin gains and menu innovation, even as inflation and cost pressures continue to weigh on the outlook.
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McDonald's Outperforms Industry in 6 Months: How to Play the Stock?
by Mrithunjoy Kaushik
MCD stock outperforms the restaurant industry as its value-led strategy and consistent execution support shares amid uneven demand trends.
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restaurants retail
Nathan's Famous Stock Loses 9.8% in the Past 3 Months: What's Next?
by Debanjana Dey
NATH is leaning on branded product momentum and pricing gains, but rising costs and supply risks pose headwinds.
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restaurants retail
Pre-Markets Mixed on Last Trading Day of the Week
by Zacks Equity Research
Pre-Markets Mixed on Last Trading Day of the Week
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MCD, YUM or BROS: Which Restaurant Stock Offers the Best 2026 Setup?
by Amit Kr Ram
With softer consumer demand and cost pressure weighing on restaurants, how are McDonald's, Yum! Brands and Dutch Bros positioning for 2026?
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