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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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TOST Helps Restaurants Fight Food Insecurity With New Initiative

Toast launches $5M Changemakers Program to fight food insecurity while expanding globally with bold 2025 growth targets.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Dutch Bros Order-Ahead Gains Momentum: Is Throughput the Next Lever?

BROS is boosting traffic with rising order-ahead adoption and throughput gains, fueling sales and supporting rapid shop expansion.

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Is CAVA Positioned to Capture the Fast-Casual Mediterranean Boom?

CAVA posts double-digit revenue growth, expanding menus and restaurants as it eyes 1,000 locations by 2032.

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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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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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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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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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