Jun 16, 2014 by Mark YagallaMore Bad News for McDonald's: Starbucks Isn't Slowing DownStarbucks' latest investor presentation shows that the company has plenty of growth ahead.
Jun 16, 2014 by Mark YagallaIt’s Time for Chipotle Investors to Pay Attention to Zoe’s KitchenNow that Zoe's Kitchen just delivered its first earnings report since its IPO, investors looking for the next Chipotle Mexican Grill need to take a closer look at the newly public company.
Jun 15, 2014 by Mark YagallaCan the Quesarito Save Taco Bell?Taco Bell is hoping the Quesarito and its new breakfast menu will turn things around after it posted negative same-store sales in the first quarter.
Jun 13, 2014 by Mark YagallaA Rising Stock Market Is Good News for These RestaurantsAs the stock market makes new gains, Wall Street bankers will continue to dine out at their favorite steakhouses owned by Ruth's Hospitality, Del Frisco's, and Darden Restaurants.
Jun 12, 2014 by Mark YagallaIs Longhorn Steakhouse Darden Restaurants' Real Crown Jewel?After selling Red Lobster and struggling to turn around Olive Garden, should the real focus surrounding Darden Restaurants be on Longhorn Steakhouse?
Jun 7, 2014 by Mark YagallaInstead of Share Buybacks, McDonald's Could Just Buy Burger King and Wendy'sMcDonald's plans to spend at least $18 billion on share repurchases, but for about $15 billion it could buy both Burger King and Wendy's.
Jun 6, 2014 by Mark YagallaDunkin’ Brands Wants to Be More Than Just Coffee and DonutsDunkin' Donuts is adding more lunch items and new iced teas to attract customers looking for more than just coffee and donuts.
Jun 5, 2014 by Mark YagallaWill New Concepts From Starbucks and Yum! Brands Take Off?Both Starbucks and Yum! Brands are looking to grab pieces of the lucrative fast-casual dining space with new their concepts.
Jun 4, 2014 by Mark YagallaKrispy Kreme Doughnuts Cools Off After Disappointing Earnings GuidanceIs the recent sell-off in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts overdone, and what should current shareholders make of the company cutting its earnings guidance?
Jun 1, 2014 by Mark YagallaIs This the 1 Burger Restaurant You Should Own?After posting quarter after quarter of strong sales gains, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers looks to be the best bet for burger investors.
May 30, 2014 by Mark YagallaTaco Bell May Have the Waffle Taco, but Popeyes Has Chicken Waffle TendersIs the waffle the key to success for fast food heavyweights Taco Bell and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen?
May 29, 2014 by Mark YagallaPapa John’s Loss Is Krispy Kreme’s GainWhat can we expect now that the former COO of Papa John's is the new CEO of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts?
May 28, 2014 by Mark YagallaIs "Be Your Way" the "New Coke" for Burger King?Will Burger King's new slogan become one of the biggest marketing failures of all time?
May 20, 2014 by Mark YagallaWhy Red Lobster Is a Great Catch for This InvestorIs Golden Gate Capital fixing to make a bunch of money off its deal to acquire Red Lobster?
May 17, 2014 by Mark YagallaAre Seasoned French Fries the Answer for McDonald’s?Will McDonald's succeed where Burger King failed with seasoned fries?
May 15, 2014 by Mark YagallaWhat’s Cooking at Olive Garden?Things are heating up at Olive Garden with new menu items on tap and CEO Clarence Otis in the hot seat with activist investors.
May 12, 2014 by Mark YagallaThe Guy Who Brought You Doritos Locos Tacos Will Be Yum! Brands' Next CEO Greg Creed being named the next CEO of Yum! Brands is not good news for McDonald's.
May 12, 2014 by Mark YagallaWill Panera 2.0 Be Better Than Panera 1.0?Panera's move to Panera 2.0 could just be the trick to get same-store sales moving in the right direction and allow the chain to better compete with Chipotle Mexican Grill.
May 2, 2014 by Mark YagallaNoodles & Company Is No ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Let Alone the Next ChipotleNoodles & Company has bigger problems than just the weather if it wants to be the next Chipotle Mexican Grill.
May 2, 2014 by Mark YagallaStarbucks Continues to Blow Away the CompetitionStarbucks' latest results show that the company is eating McDonald's and Dunkin' Donuts breakfast, lunch, and soon their happy hour.
