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Johnny Chen

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Johnny Chen is a very common name, with an uncommon background. Born overseas, raised near Metro Washington DC, educated (and accumulating too many degrees) in Virginia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and California, Johnny Chen finds himself somewhat surprised that friends and colleagues come to him seeking investment advice. After many comments along the lines of "You really should write down what you said and publish it," he's decided to finally take that step.

Recent Articles by Johnny Chen

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Apr 9, 2021 by Johnny Chen

Jack Finds Its Management Jumping Out of the Box

The CEO and three executives announced their departure from Jack in the Box.

Dec 17, 2019 by Johnny Chen

Delivery Comes at a Premium at Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company is adding a 10% fee to its delivery orders, but what does this mean for consumers?

Dec 10, 2019 by Johnny Chen

Shake Shack is Shaking Up the Work Week

The burger chain is expanding its four-day work week policy.

Nov 21, 2019 by Johnny Chen

Chipotle is Counting on Carne Asada to Beef Up its Sales

The limited-time steak option will stay on the menu until Q1 2020.

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Nov 12, 2019 by Johnny Chen

Will The Cheesecake Factory Make Out Like a Fox?

The Cheesecake Factory completed its acquisition of Fox Restaurant Concepts, but is it a winning move in the long-run?

Nov 6, 2019 by Johnny Chen

Red Robin’s New CEO: Hired to Stop the Dive

The struggling burger restaurant is looking for a rebound.

Jul 22, 2014 by Johnny Chen

3 Things University of Phoenix Can Do to Ace the Next Review

News of a Department of Education review made investors flee from University of Phoenix's parent, Apollo Group, Inc. What can Apollo do the next time to avoid another drop in its stock?

Jul 9, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Will Bridgepoint Be the Next Corinthian or the Next Grand Canyon?

While Bridgepoint faces regulatory pressures, its applicant growth gives it an opportunity to become greater. But how does it compare to competitors Corinthian Colleges and Grand Canyon University?

Jun 29, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Why Is Corinthian Colleges in Crisis?

Corinthian Colleges agreed to a transition plan with the Department of Education, or DOE, in order to stay in business for the short term. What does this mean for Corinthian and other for-profit post-secondary schools, such as ITT Educational Services, Strayer Education, and DeVry?

Jun 25, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Domino’s Wants You to Talk Pizza With Dom

Domino’s Pizza introduced voice ordering to its pizza app. What does this mean for Domino’s and competitors Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, and Little Caesars?

Jun 20, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Panera's Hold on Breakfast Goes 2.0

Panera hopes that its push towards ordering and payment streamlining will give it an edge over breakfast rivals Krispy Kreme and Einstein’s Bagels

Jun 11, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Should Ruth’s Hospitality, Del Frisco’s, and Bloomin’ Brands Keep an Eye on the Beef or the Shrimp?

Beef prices may be safe for these companies for the immediate future, but less obviously shrimp prices pose the real challenge.

May 28, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Why Is Red Robin Soaring?

The burger chain reported impressive first-quarter 2014 figures. Is it flying too high for prospective investors? How does it look against BJ's Restaurants and Ruby Tuesday?

May 28, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Jack in the Box Inc. is Jumping Out of the Box

Jack in the Box announced its second-quarter earnings earlier this month. What did the Box say? Does it hear the ringing of Taco Bell's breakfast?

May 24, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Want to Own a Professional Sports Team? You Can!

The NBA has taken steps to force a sale of the Los Angeles Clippers. But is investing in a professional sports team a good idea?

May 14, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Better Buy: Grand Canyon Education Inc vs. Strayer?

A closer look at Strayer Education and Grand Canyon University.

Apr 29, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Is Ruth’s Chris or Del Frisco’s the Juicier Steakhouse?

Let's take a closer look at the higher-end steakhouses to figure out which one is worth a bite.

Apr 23, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Are For-Profit Universities Under Attack From Proposed Regulation?

Proposed Federal regulation will review the employment outcomes of graduates. What does that mean for the University of Phoenix's Apollo Education Group, DeVry University, and Grand Canyon University?

Apr 10, 2014 by Johnny Chen

What are Grocers Doing When Faced with a Dry California?

This year has seen California's worst drought in the last 500 years. And what does it mean for Kroger and Safeway? How do they compete against Wal-Mart?

Mar 26, 2014 by Johnny Chen

Is Dunkin' Donuts California Dreaming?

Dunkin' Donuts has big plans for the Golden State. How will the company fare and what does this mean for its competitor, Krispy Kreme?

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