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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Can McDonald's Value Strategy Sustain Traffic Gains in 2026?

MCD posts 5.7% global comp growth in Q4 as value deals and digital strength lift traffic ahead of 2,600 openings planned for 2026.

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Mark Vickery

Weekly Jobless Claims Remain Tame, More Q4 Earnings Beats

Initial Claims reached 212K for last week, below the 215K expected but generally within range.

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Zacks.com featured highlights include Palantir Technologies, Brinker International and Carpenter Technology

Palantir joins Brinker and Carpenter as top momentum picks under the Driehaus "buy high, sell higher" strategy. Which stock could deliver the next big gain?

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Can Unit Expansion Support Chipotle's Systemwide Sales in 2026?

CMG plans 350 new restaurants in 2026, leaning on Chipotlanes and steady expansion to offset flat comps and fuel systemwide sales growth.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Dutch Bros' 7,000-Unit Growth Path: Is the Model Positioned to Scale?

BROS maps a 7,000-shop path as record AUVs, rising operator capacity and a standout urban test support its long-term unit growth strategy.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

What's in Store for These 3 Restaurant Stocks in Q4 Earnings?

PZZA, SG and SHAK gear up for Q4 results as value deals, digital push and cost pressures shape restaurant sector performance.

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Papa John's to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?

PZZA's fourth-quarter results are expected to tumble as weak North America demand, softer transactions and elevated costs pressure performance.

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Shake Shack Prepares to Report Q4 Results: Key Things to Watch

SHAK gears up for Q4 results with revenues seen up 22%, steady margins and digital sales strength, even as weather hits late-quarter sales.

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BJRI to Post Q4 Earnings: Traffic & Cost Discipline in the Spotlight

BJRI to report Q4 results Feb. 25, with traffic gains, cost discipline and margin strength in focus as EPS is seen up 27.7% year over year.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

McDonald's CapEx Steps Higher: What's Supporting the ROI Case?

MCD is lifting 2026 capital spending to as much as $3.9B as it accelerates restaurant openings, targeting 50,000 locations by 2027.

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