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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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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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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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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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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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New Strong Sell Stocks for October 1st

AGL, PLAY and CCRN have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on October 1, 2025.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for September 30th

CNM, BLMN and JAKK have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 30, 2025.

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Strong Traffic Trends at El Pollo Loco: A Signal for More Upside?

LOCO's second-quarter traffic gains, menu innovation and tighter margins signal momentum, but can they fuel lasting comp and earnings growth?

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SBUX Advances the Back to Starbucks Plan to Strengthen Operations

Starbucks streamlines stores and cuts non-retail roles under its Back to Starbucks plan to enhance service and resilience.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alibaba Group, Bank of America, Verizon Communications and Flanigan's Enterprises

BABA, BAC, VZ and BDL face mixed outlooks as growth drivers clash with cost pressures, competition and macro risks.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for September 26th

CE, JACK and HRL have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 26, 2025.

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Flanigan's Gains 37.7% in Six Months: How to Play the Stock?

BDL registers strong sales and profit growth as pricing moves and cost controls offset inflation pressures.

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Harendra Ray

Will Chipotle's Sustainability Push Strengthen Its Brand Edge?

CMG's new sustainability moves, from efficient kitchens to supply-chain gains, aim to boost brand equity and long-term growth potential.

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