Jun 24, 2014 by Jon QuastThe Business of BreakfastBusinesses are vying to sell you breakfast, but not all of them will succeed.
Jun 23, 2014 by Jon QuastWhy Priceline Paid Up Big TimeIt cost the company a pretty penny, but Priceline made the right choice to buy OpenTable.
Jun 23, 2014 by Jon QuastOne Overlooked Reason Potbelly is CheapYou may have heard that Potbelly is overvalued, but have you looked at this particular valuation metric?
Jun 20, 2014 by Jon QuastThis Restaurant Is Just Getting GoingZoe's Kitchen is generating buzz, but this restaurant story is more than just stock market hype.
May 6, 2014 by Jon QuastThis One Miniature Move Signals an Enormous Strategy ShiftIt may just look like one new restaurant, but Super Chix means that Yum! has thrown its old playbook out the window.
Mar 28, 2014 by Jon QuastYou Need to Understand Fast-Casual Before InvestingInvestors need to understand the challenges of the fast-casual segment before plunking down their investing dollars.
Mar 22, 2014 by Jon QuastWhy Sbarro and Quiznos FailedThough private companies, these companies's failures have major lessons for investors who look to identify winning businesses.
Mar 17, 2014 by Jon QuastActivist Investing Won't Save This CompanyActivist investors have donned capes to rescue this company, but does it really need saving to begin with?
Mar 15, 2014 by Jon QuastWill Touchscreen Menus at Chilis Make You Money?News has broken left and right on the rise of touchscreen menus, but does this development mean good things for the businesses that use them?
Jan 23, 2014 by Jon QuastThe First IPO You Can Invest in Before Wall StreetFor once, regular, everyday investors like you can get in on an IPO before it starts trading... but should you?
Jan 22, 2014 by Jon Quast1 Potential Catalyst to Send This Cheap Stock SoaringThis stock trades on the cheap, and perhaps for good reasons. But it won't take much to send this soda-maker skyward.
Jan 13, 2014 by Jon Quast3 Companies Cashing in on Online OrderingSome companies are meeting consumer needs with online ordering, while others need to catch up.
Jan 10, 2014 by Jon QuastBoba Fett Movie Shows How Disney Turns Characters Into ProfitsBoba Fett is getting a solo movie, demonstrating one of Disney's business model strengths.
Jan 4, 2014 by Jon QuastThe Chipotle of Pizza Could Be Anybody...Except ChipotleIf you think Chipotle's partnership with Pizzeria Locale means it will soon dominate the pizza space, think again.
Jan 1, 2014 by Jon QuastCould Facebook City Become the Next State Capital?With high hopes of unparalleled innovation, some companies are looking to remove themselves from larger society.
Dec 23, 2013 by Jon QuastWhat California's $34 Million Subsidy Means for Tesla's FutureTesla got to where it is via government subsidies, but this company is entering a new business era.
Oct 30, 2013 by Jon QuastWhat to Watch with Chuy's Upcoming EarningsChuy's is a high-flying stock, but what do investors need to look for in the upcoming earnings report?
Oct 30, 2013 by Jon QuastBJ's Investors Must Be Hungover After EarningsIt was a bad quarter for BJ's, but here's a little perspective.
Oct 30, 2013 by Jon QuastHas Panera Bread Gone Stale Forever?Panera's slump seems to be unshakeable, but is a turnaround in the works?
Oct 28, 2013 by Jon QuastWhat to Watch with DineEquity's Upcoming EarningsHere are three things long-term investors need to watch for when DineEquity reports earnings next week.
