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Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 17, 2024
"Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 15, 2024
"Menu prices stabilized at a more moderate pace in October"
MarketWatch
Nov 05, 2024
"Fast food restaurants are charging 77% more for this breakfast item than they did 5 years ago. Here’s why."
MarketWatch
Oct 29, 2024
"McDonald’s earnings: Weaker demand, E. coli outbreak in focus — but sales seen at highest in years"
MarketWatch
Oct 24, 2024
"Why McDonald’s E. coli outbreak may not damage sales as much as Chipotle’s did"
Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 13, 2024
"The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August"
MarketWatch
Aug 22, 2024
"Subway’s $5 footlong is now the $15 footlong. Customers want the old deal back."
Orange County Business Journal
Aug 20, 2024
"Chipotle 'Rock Star' Departs for Starbucks"
Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 16, 2024
"Restaurant menu prices decelerate, but continue to outpace grocery prices"
CNBC
Aug 14, 2024
"Chipotle stock falls as CEO Brian Niccol leaves for Starbucks"
Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 14, 2024
"Will Brian Niccol be able to pull Starbucks out of its backward slide?"
MarketWatch
Jul 30, 2024
"Why McDonald’s could launch a budget-minded McSmart menu in the U.S."
CNBC
Jul 28, 2024
"Fast-food chains battle for low-income diners with summer value meals"
Bloomberg
Jul 26, 2024
"McDonald's $5 Value Meal Is Slowly Bringing Diners Back"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jul 24, 2024
"McDonald’s franchisees divided on $5 Meal Deal"
Morningstar
Jul 23, 2024
"Here's how much profit McDonald's makes on its $5 meal"
Quartz
Jul 23, 2024
"McDonald's $5 meal deal is 'more promotional than profitable,' analysts say"
The New York Post
Jul 19, 2024
"California’s $20 fast food minimum wage could be hiked again: ‘definition of stupidity’"
Morningstar
Jul 18, 2024
"People may be devouring $5 value meals, but such deals can hurt McDonald's and other restaurants' bottom lines, analyst says"
The New York Post
Jul 18, 2024
"McDonald’s $5 value meals lure back inflation-battered customers as Starbucks, Chili’s also see boost: survey"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jul 12, 2024
"Menu inflation at full-service restaurants outpaced QSRs in June"
MarketWatch
Jul 11, 2024
"A double cheeseburger for $1.99? Why fast-food prices are going even lower."
Morningstar
Jun 27, 2024
"Here's how much profit McDonald's makes on its new $5 meal"
CNBC
May 28, 2024
"McDonald’s might never expand CosMc’s. But the spinoff could still pay dividends"
Bloomberg
May 21, 2024
"How the $17 Desk Salad Won"
MarketWatch
May 14, 2024
"Would you buy a burger from Pizza Hut? The chain is adding one to its menu."
Los Angeles Daily News
May 11, 2024
"McDonald’s readies $5 meal deal to lure customers back into stores"
CBS News
May 11, 2024
"McDonald's is considering a $5 meal to win back customers. Here's what you'd get."
Nation's Restaurant News
May 11, 2024
"Here’s what to expect from the expanded Krispy Kreme/McDonald’s partnership"
CBS News
May 10, 2024
"Americans are choking on surging fast-food prices. "I can't justify the expense," one customer says"
Foodbeast
May 01, 2024
"Chipotle Requests Staff To Stop Eating Chicken Due To Strong Sales Of Chicken Al Pastor"
CNBC
Apr 24, 2024
"California fast-food wage hike hits prices"
The New York Post
Apr 23, 2024
"Health-conscious Gen Z, millennials keep buying Chipotle despite price hikes: report"
Fox 5 San Diego
Apr 18, 2024
"Here’s how much California fast food restaurants have raised prices since April 1"
MSN.com
Apr 17, 2024
"How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage"
Bloomberg
Apr 17, 2024
"How California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries"
KTLA-TV (Los Angeles)
Apr 17, 2024
"Here’s how much California fast food restaurants have raised prices since April 1"
The New York Post
Apr 16, 2024
"How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 11, 2024
"March consumer prices rise as restaurant-grocery gap shrinks"
The U.S. Sun
Apr 10, 2024
"Chipotle and Starbucks increase prices by up to 8% in response to new law and other chains set to do the same"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 09, 2024
"Why Chick-fil-A's only competitor is McDonald's"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 06, 2024
"How restaurants are reacting to the California $20 minimum wage"
Franchise Times
Apr 06, 2024
"Chick-fil-A Tops $21 Billion in Systemwide Sales as Unit Volumes Hit $9.4 Million"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 04, 2024
"Chipotle, Starbucks and more raise prices by as much as 7-8% in California"
Nation's Restaurant News
Mar 13, 2024
"Restaurant menu price inflation showed signs of cooling in February"
Foundation for Economic Education
Mar 03, 2024
"Wendy’s Denies ‘Surge Pricing’ Allegations, But What’s So Bad about Experimentation?"
Morningstar
Mar 02, 2024
"Burger King and Wendy's say they won't use surge pricing, but analysts say it's coming"
The New York Post
Feb 29, 2024
"Wendy’s scrambles to ‘clarify’ plans for ‘dynamic pricing’ — claims it won’t raise menu prices during peak hours"
The New York Post
Feb 28, 2024
"Some restaurants are already using surge pricing — and reaping big profits — as Wendy’s plans fluctuating charges"
The New York Post
Feb 27, 2024
"Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand"
The U.S. Sun
Feb 23, 2024
"Wendy’s CEO confirms price changes depending on when you visit – and there’s definitely a time to avoid"
Restaurant Business
Feb 22, 2024
"As CosMc's takes off, McDonald's operators want a piece of the action"
Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 16, 2024
"Wendy’s expects to test dynamic pricing and daypart offers in 2025"
Fortune
Feb 14, 2024
"McDonald’s CEO sees a McFlation ‘battleground’ with customers revolting over $8 chicken sandwiches and $3 hash browns"
Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 06, 2024
"U.S. restaurant industry expected to pass $1 trillion for the first time"
The New York Post
Feb 05, 2024
"McDonald’s CEO promises ‘affordability’ amid backlash over $18 Big Mac combos, $6 hash browns"
CNBC
Feb 04, 2024
"McDonald’s is promising its ‘Best Burger.’ Now the chain will see if diners buy more of them"
Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 01, 2024
"Restaurants vs. grocery stores: Who is winning the share of stomach competition?"
Business Standard
Jan 26, 2024
"Starbucks, Coke boycotts over Gaza war are boosting Middle East rivals"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 12, 2024
"Menu prices continued to decelerate in December"
Business Insider
Dec 23, 2023
"Pizza Hut franchisees lay off more than 1,200 delivery drivers in California as restaurants brace for $20 fast-food wages"
Nation's Restaurant News
Dec 13, 2023
"Grocery prices continue to decelerate faster than menu prices"
The U.S. Sun
Nov 29, 2023
"Chipotle customers are deleting the app after company raises prices for fifth time vowing to ‘never eat there again’"
Business Insider
Nov 27, 2023
"Fast food isn't cheap anymore"
MarketWatch
Nov 15, 2023
"Why is Krispy Kreme giving out free doughnuts for World Kindness Day?"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 15, 2023
"October price index unchanged as restaurants outpace supermarkets"
MarketWatch
Nov 10, 2023
"You can bag free chicken nuggets from Wendy’s — but there’s a catch"
Orlando Sentinel
Nov 03, 2023
"Orlando’s Keke’s Breakfast Cafe set to spread like butter across U.S."
Business Insider
Oct 31, 2023
"McDonald's isn't as cheap as it once was, and it's losing low-income customers"
Nation's Restaurant News
Oct 24, 2023
"McDonald’s free fries promo comes as guests show price resistance"
Nation's Restaurant News
Oct 13, 2023
"Gap between grocery-restaurant prices widens slightly in September"
The New York Post
Sep 23, 2023
"Seniors have stopped eating at Cracker Barrel, Olive Garden — and it’s not clear when they’ll come back"
Newsweek
Sep 20, 2023
"McDonald's Map Shows Cheapest Big Macs by State"
NBC Los Angeles
Sep 18, 2023
"A fight between fast-food chains and unions in California is over, for now – what to know"
Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 14, 2023
"The gap between grocery and restaurant inflation may have peaked"
Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 11, 2023
"Menu prices continued to cool down in July"
Morningstar
Jul 19, 2023
"National Hot Dog Day is July 19, but here's why you won't find franks at many fast-food chains"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jul 13, 2023
"Menu prices finally started to ease in June"
Morningstar
Jul 07, 2023
"Subway rolls out $80 million plan to bring deli slicers to its U.S. locations"
Crain's Chicago Business
Jun 01, 2023
"McDonald's Franchisees Unprecedented Push for More Power"
Nation's Restaurant News
May 11, 2023
"The gap between restaurant and grocery prices increased in April"
Nation's Restaurant News
May 09, 2023
"Why the restaurant industry is shifting away from discounting"
MarketWatch
Apr 28, 2023
"Wendy's chili will soon be sold in stores. But can it measure up to the dine-in dish?"
MarketWatch
Apr 20, 2023
"4 Ways McDonald's is Changing its Burger"
MarketWatch
Apr 18, 2023
"Why is McDonald's changing its burger recipe? Some say it's the threat of competition."
FSR Magazine
Apr 18, 2023
"Have Higher Prices Scared Off Restaurant Consumers?"
QSR Magazine
Apr 14, 2023
"Restaurant Menu Prices Outpace Grocery Stores"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 13, 2023
"Menu price inflation surpassed grocery inflation in March"
MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2023
"McDonald’s stock is on pace to hit a record — here’s why some analysts are upbeat"
Nation's Restaurant News
Mar 15, 2023
"Grocery-restaurant price gap narrows in February, Consumer Price Index indicates"
PopCulture.com
Mar 04, 2023
"Cardi B and Offset's McDonald's Meal Enrages 'Family Friendly' Franchise Owners"
Bloomberg
Feb 28, 2023
"Cardi B's Date-Night McDonald's Meal Offends Some Franchisees"
Business Insider
Feb 26, 2023
"A new documentary on Subway and Jared Fogle couldn't come at a worse time"
The Orlando Sentinel
Feb 09, 2023
"Winter Park’s Foxtail Coffee perks up with national expansion"
Business Insider
Feb 01, 2023
"McDonald's hiked prices and started offering adult Happy Meals — and sales are soaring"
MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2023
"McDonald’s earnings haven’t been hit by higher prices, as ‘it just seems like Americans are more upset by the change in price at grocery stores’"
The New York Post
Jan 24, 2023
"Impossible Foods punches back against report calling fake meat a ‘fad’"
Business Insider
Jan 21, 2023
"Why McDonald's and Domino's could win a recession, while Starbucks and Burger King could suffer"
Business Insider
Dec 27, 2022
"These are the fast food trends to look out for in 2023"
Business Insider
Dec 18, 2022
"Burger King and Wendy's both just debuted new Italian-style sandwiches as the chicken sandwiches wars heat back up. Here's how they compare."
The Orlando Sentinel
Dec 07, 2022
"Fancier breakfast spots rise and shine across Orlando"
The New York Post
Nov 04, 2022
"Denny’s presses franchisees with ‘carrots and sticks’ to stay open 24/7"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 03, 2022
"Denny’s incentivizes return to 24/7 openings"
Business Insider
Oct 28, 2022
"McDonald's CEO says the McRib is the 'GOAT of sandwiches' for driving huge sales"
Business Insider
Oct 04, 2022
"Taco Bell and KFC's owner is on the hunt for another fast-food brand. Here are 7 chains it could consider, according to a top restaurant-industry analyst."
Business Insider
Oct 04, 2022
"Dunkin' is revamping its rewards system and the new one looks a lot like Starbucks'"
Business Insider
Oct 03, 2022
"McDonald's new 'adult happy meal' is a brilliant strategy that puts its heritage to good use"
Business Insider
Sep 17, 2022
"'Line bulk' is one of the biggest obstacles facing popular chains like Starbucks and Chick-fil-A — here's what it is and how they're fighting it"
Crain's Chicago Business
Sep 10, 2022
"McDonald's McPlant meatless burger wasn't a hit. But why?"
Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 01, 2022
"Making sense of the current Starbucks chaos"
Morningstar
Aug 31, 2022
"Why stop at pumpkin spice lattes? Starbucks, Panera Bread push fall flavors like apple, cinnamon crunch and ginger chai"
Restaurant Finance Monitor
Aug 15, 2022
"Why are restaurant owners taking so much price?"
Business Insider
Aug 12, 2022
"Wendy's Cuts Ghost-Kitchen Growth with Reef Technology"
Business Insider
Aug 10, 2022
"Papa John's is borrowing a tactic from Chipotle, and it might give the chain a competitive advantage"
MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2022
"Taco Bell ran out of Mexican Pizza already — here’s when it’s coming back"
MarketWatch
Jul 27, 2022
"Robots are making french fries, chicken wings and more as restaurant kitchens gear up for an automated future"
Business Insider
Jul 20, 2022
"Some McDonald's franchisees say in a leaked survey the chain's business changes go too far"
Ad Age
Jun 03, 2022
"What Taco Bell's Surprise Mexican Pizza Sellout Says about Marketing and the Supply Chain"
Business Insider
Jun 01, 2022
"Taco Bell says the Mexican pizza's return was so popular it has led to a shortage of ingredients"
Nation's Restaurant News
May 26, 2022
"Wendy’s biggest investor, Trian, explores taking over chain"
Nation's Restaurant News
May 18, 2022
"Restaurants’ share of food dollar grows to record 54.9% in April"
The Orlando Sentinel
May 14, 2022
"Denny's plans to make Keke's a national breakfast and lunch spot"
CNBC
May 11, 2022
"McDonald’s franchisees are worried the company’s new grading system will alienate workers"
Business Insider
May 10, 2022
"This is why Taco Bell and McDonald's are suddenly talking about Mercury in retrograde"
MarketWatch
May 07, 2022
"Papa John’s says it can feed a family of four for under $7 per person"
Business Insider
Apr 20, 2022
"Burger King's owner is on the hunt for another fast-food brand after acquiring Firehouse Subs for $1 billion. Here are the 3 chains they'll consider, according to a top restaurant-industry analyst."
Business Insider
Apr 19, 2022
"Taco Bell uses a counterintuitive strategy to keep customers coming back — here's how it works"
Mashed
Apr 02, 2022
"These Restaurant Chains Are Raising Their Prices"
MarketWatch
Apr 02, 2022
"Franchisees still operating in Russia have generated backlash. Here’s why restaurant chains still favor this business model"
Business Insider
Mar 23, 2022
"McDonald's is bringing back Szechuan sauce, and it's the latest example of its brilliant COVID era menu strategy"
New York Post
Mar 19, 2022
"It may be years — or never — before McDonald’s reopens in Russia"
Business Insider
Mar 14, 2022
"Chipotle's new chicken proves it's doing everything it can to get customers to spend more at its restaurants"
Business Insider
Mar 12, 2022
"McDonald's was the first major restaurant chain to pull out of Russia and it shows the burger giant is still leading the fast-food world"
Nation's Restaurant News
Mar 10, 2022
"Biden bans Russian oil imports; gas prices expected to continue to climb as stock market prices fall"
New York Post
Mar 01, 2022
"McDonald’s, other US fast food brands bracing for anti-American backlash in Russia"
New York Post
Feb 24, 2022
"‘Weird’ fast food menu items are a thing in Asia"
Business Insider
Feb 16, 2022
"Justin Bieber's collaboration with Tim Hortons led to a boost in sales as celebrity endorsements continue to draw in customers"
The New York Post
Feb 11, 2022
"Papa John’s asks customers for understanding on its labor shortage"
Business Insider
Feb 11, 2022
"Taco Bell's parent company opened a restaurant every 2 hours in 2021, and it shows customers are loving fast food more than ever"
Business Insider
Feb 05, 2022
"Rising costs and inflation are reshaping fast-food, forcing chains to cut portion sizes, eliminate deals, and hide the value menu"
MarketWatch
Jan 28, 2022
"McDonald's earnings missed, but McRib helped U.S. sales growth beat expectations"
New York Post
Jan 28, 2022
"Unhappy meal: McDonald’s says inflation led to menu price increases"
Business Insider
Jan 28, 2022
"McDonald's new 'menu hacks' promotion requires no new ingredients or employee training and it's a brilliant continuation of its pandemic-era strategy"
Reuters
Jan 26, 2022
"Will pricier Big Macs equal fewer U.S. customers at McDonald's?"
MSN Money
Jan 07, 2022
"Chipotle is ignoring Beyond and Impossible's fake meat in favor of creating its own, and experts say it's a brilliant move"
Insider
Dec 06, 2021
"Restaurants created a monster by emphasizing to-go and online orders during the pandemic, and now they can't control it"
New York Post
Nov 17, 2021
"KFC tells customers to ditch the drive-thru when picking up orders"
Insider
Nov 14, 2021
"Fast food celebrity partnerships are a smart way for chains to borrow star power without the risks"
Forbes
Nov 12, 2021
"Market Share Is Shifting In The Chicken Sandwich Category After Popeyes’ 2019-20 Dominance"
MarketWatch
Nov 01, 2021
"Arby’s new sandwich goes toe-to-toe with a cult classic: McDonald’s McRib"
CNBC
Oct 31, 2021
"Higher restaurant wages whack profits—some warn more pain is still ahead"
Insider
Oct 29, 2021
"McDonald's is going all in on drive-thru automation as it fights the labor crisis"
MarketWatch
Oct 28, 2021
"‘It’s like being ripped into two’: Chipotle workers overwhelmed by online orders and furious customers"
Restaurant Business
Oct 28, 2021
"Ready for the restaurant industry's next crisis?"
Insider
Oct 24, 2021
"An analyst estimates the labor shortage is keeping McDonald's sales down by 3 to 4% from where they would be if stores had enough workers"
Insider
Oct 19, 2021
"Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden, and other casual chains benefit from independent restaurant closures of the last year"
MarketWatch
Sep 30, 2021
"Opinion: ‘Is this Taco Bell or a Greek gyro restaurant?’: The Mexican fast-food chain offers a confusing take on the chicken sandwich"
MarketWatch
Sep 30, 2021
"Starbucks should take a cue from Dutch Bros. and seize the opportunity in energy drinks, analyst says"
Investor's Business Daily
Sep 28, 2021
"Domino's Brings In The Dough, As Wall Street Sweats Delivery Boom"
Insider
Sep 27, 2021
"2 Chick-fil-A locations in LA stopped serving breakfast because they don't have enough workers"
Insider
Sep 27, 2021
"The restaurant giant that owns Olive Garden says it hasn't seen a spike in job seekers since unemployment benefits ended"
Business Insider
Sep 16, 2021
"Some restaurants are closing dining rooms again, but owners blame staffing shortages, not COVID"
Business Insider
Sep 12, 2021
"Fast food menus are finally growing again after getting down to the basics in 2020"
Business Insider
Aug 28, 2021
"Starbucks is Leaving Some of America's Dying Malls and Focusing on Drive-Thrus"
Yahoo News
Aug 24, 2021
"Starbucks is Trying to Ensure There's Plenty of PSLs as Supply Chain Shortages Continue to Hammer the Chain"
Business Insider
Aug 22, 2021
"Drive-Thrus are Getting Larger and Larger with No End in Sight"
MarketWatch
Aug 18, 2021
"Who Doesn’t like Pizza? Domino’s and Papa John’s have Global Possibilities"
Business Insider
Aug 15, 2021
"This is how Dunkin' has changed since it dropped the 'Donuts'"
Business Insider
Aug 06, 2021
"Starbucks Stores are Already Stocking up on Pumpkin Sauce with PSL Season Fast Approaching as Supply Issues Linger"
MarketWatch
Aug 02, 2021
"McDonald’s Riding the Trend in Comfort Food to Soaring Same-Store Sales Results"
Reuters
Jul 27, 2021
"McDonald's Big Sales Growth Expected as Labor Crunch Looms"
Business Insider
Jul 18, 2021
"Dunkin' Adds Trendy Foods to Attract Younger Customers"
Business Insider
Jun 30, 2021
"Starbucks' Embrace of Viral Social Media Drinks is Infuriating Some Baristas"
Business Insider
Jun 26, 2021
"This is How Sonic Increased Sales by $1 Billion During the Pandemic, According to the Drive-In Chain's President"
Yahoo News
Jun 24, 2021
"Closed on Sunday"
CNBC
May 21, 2021
"McDonald’s shareholders reelect board members despite criticism over ex-CEO’s firing"
Restaurant Finance Monitor
May 18, 2021
"Finance Insider (McDonald's and Dine Brands)"
Insider
May 17, 2021
"Walmart, 7-Eleven, and McDonald's shortened hours during the COVID-19 pandemic, and 24 hour shopping might be slow to return"
MSN
May 11, 2021
"Restaurants are Betting on To-Go Alcohol as Business Picks Back Up, but Experts Say Competing with Liquor Stores Won't be Easy"
Crain's Chicago Business
May 07, 2021
"What early results say about McDonald's chicken foray"
Insider
May 04, 2021
"KFC's Nashville Hot Chicken sales are suddenly surging after it went viral on TikTok, causing a surprise shortage"
The Daily Mail
Apr 30, 2021
"Chicken run! Fast food joints complain of poultry shortage as 'chicken sandwich wars' cause demand to soar"
Insider
Apr 29, 2021
"McDonald's chicken sandwich sales are exploding as the fast-food giant finally launches a worthy Chick-fil-A rival"
CNBC
Apr 28, 2021
"Chicken sandwich wars pay off for KFC and McDonald’s, putting pressure on supply"
Insider
Apr 23, 2021
"I went to Dunkin' and Starbucks to compare their drive-thrus, and I'm convinced they're after totally different customers"
Insider
Apr 23, 2021
"Golden Corral's CEO reveals how the chain implemented a drive-thru-less drive-thru"
MarketWatch
Apr 09, 2021
"Expect ‘eye popping’ sales numbers from consumer companies as calendar laps COVID closures"
Fortune
Apr 05, 2021
"McFamily Feud: Scandal, lawsuits, and cultural upheaval at McDonald’s"
CNBC
Mar 26, 2021
"Casual dining gets boost on pent up consumer demand, stimulus"
Business Insider
Mar 24, 2021
"Starbucks fired an employee over a TikTok video made at work as brands become increasingly wary of workers’ social media"
Business Insider
Mar 24, 2021
"7-Eleven is opening its first drive-thru store and it will feature tacos and special-flavored Slurpees"
Business Insider
Mar 21, 2021
"Why we won't see Starbucks kill off menu items to speed up service like nearly every other drive-thru restaurant"
Business Insider
Mar 17, 2021
"Pizza Hut US just had its best quarter in a decade. Here's how owner Yum Brands rescued the chain."
Restaurant Finance Monitor
Mar 17, 2021
"What concept might Yum Brands acquire in the future?"
Business Insider
Mar 17, 2021
"How Roark Capital's Neal Aronson won over franchisees to build a $54 billion fast-food juggernaut with brands like Arby's, Dunkin', and Buffalo Wild Wings"
The Daily Mail
Mar 17, 2021
"A bit late to the poultry party! Burger King becomes latest chain to unveil a crispy chicken sandwich - 18 months after Popeyes sparked a fast food war with its viral version"
Business Insider
Mar 17, 2021
"How Chick-fil-A is trying to keep drive-thru workers safe as long lines force employees to face harsh weather this winter"
Business Insider
Mar 17, 2021
"An inside look at career opportunities and pay at In-N-Out, one of America's best places to work, according to employees"
New York Post
Jan 08, 2021
"KFC launches new sandwich as chicken wars heat up"
Investor's Business Daily
Jan 04, 2021
"Top Restaurant Stocks Poised for Biggest Gains in a Generation: Analysts"
Reuters
Jan 04, 2021
"McDonald's wants a bite of crispy chicken market with new sandwiches"
Business Insider
Dec 28, 2020
"Pandemic Fuels Mergers and Acquisitions in the Restaurant Industry"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 24, 2020
"COVID-related restaurant closures mount, but perhaps 'less dire' than forecast"
New York Post
Nov 05, 2020
"COVID-19 pandemic fuels huge growth at Papa John’s"
Business Insider
Oct 27, 2020
"McDonald's franchisees are more optimistic than they've been in years, as analysts predict that 20% of independent restaurants will close across America"
New York Post
Sep 16, 2020
"McDonald’s Says Demand for Travis Scott Meal Spurring Burger Shortages"
MarketWatch
Sep 15, 2020
"McDonald’s September Sales get a Boost from Rapper Travis Scott"
Reuters
Jul 27, 2020
"Big Restaurant Chains Could See Sales Rebound This Week"
New York Post
Jul 21, 2020
"NYC is Now the Worst Place to do Business, Retailers Say"
MarketWatch
Jul 07, 2020
"Skyrocketing of COVID-19 Cases Around the U.S. Slows Dine-in Restaurant Recovery"
New York Post
Jun 10, 2020
"Starbucks to Fast-Track Pickup-Only Stores Amid $3.2 Billion Loss"
New York Post
May 27, 2020
"Papa John's Second Record Sales Month Sends Stocks Soaring"
Restaurant Finance Monitor
May 18, 2020
"Finance Insider - Mark Kalinowski"
Business Insider
May 14, 2020
"Chick-fil-A is the Third-Largest Fast-Food Chain in America, and that Should Terrify Wendy's and Burger King"
Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg
Jan 29, 2020
"In fast-food war, victory goes to those who have the little chickens"
Investor's Business Daily
Jan 29, 2020
"McDonald's Earnings Top on Best Same-Store Sales Gain in 10 Years"
QSR Magazine
Jan 28, 2020
"McDonald's: New Chicken Sandwich 'Might Blow Your Mind'"
CNBC
Jan 28, 2020
"McDonald's unveils two chicken breakfast sandwiches to compete with Chick-fil-A"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 27, 2020
"Chick-fil-A is the largest competitive threat to McDonald's in the U.S., report states"
Business Insider
Jan 23, 2020
"McDonald's franchisees are terrified of Chick-fil-A's success as the chicken chain emerges as the biggest threat to the fast-food giant's dominance"
MarketWatch
Jan 23, 2020
"McDonald's earnings preview: Chick-fil-A is the fast-food giant's biggest competition in the U.S."
Marketwatch
Jan 10, 2020
"Beyond Meat, Tyson's Raised & Rooted, and other plant-based foods are officially mainstream"
Marketwatch
Jan 07, 2020
"Taco Bell parent Yum Brands makes a questionable move with burger joint purchase, analysts say"
Investor's Business Daily
Dec 30, 2019
"Beyond Meat Stock Eyes Rebound and Other 2020 Trends to Watch in How We Eat"
Nation's Restaurant News
Dec 03, 2019
"IHOP wants your lunch money (and your dinner money, too)"
New York Post
Oct 22, 2019
"McDonald's shares fall amid chicken sandwich craze"
MarketWatch
Sep 23, 2019
"Suddenly -- four years later -- Chipotle's stock has completed its comeback: CEO tells MarketWatch how his company got the job done"
MarketWatch
Aug 28, 2019
"Papa John's stock surges, upgraded three times after new leadership brings hope for fast change"
CNBC
Aug 27, 2019
"Papa John's names Arby's President Rob Lynch as CEO, shares jump 7%"
New York Post
Aug 27, 2019
"Papa John's stock soars after company names new CEO"
Business Insider
Jul 29, 2019
"Chick-fil-A likely loses out on more than $1 billion in sales every year by closing on Sundays -- and it's a brilliant business strategy"
Business Insider
Jul 19, 2019
"Chick-fil-A consulted Ritz-Carlton and fine-dining pro Danny Meyer on how to make its customer service better than any other fast-food chain"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jun 28, 2019
"Why Red Robin is under siege"
Market Watch
Jun 28, 2019
"Reservations for the Taco Bell hotel sold out in two minutes"
CNBC
Jun 24, 2019
"Fresh beef Quarter Pounders help McDonald's gain market share for the first time in 5 years"
Restaurant Business
Jun 19, 2019
"Does Chick-fil-A's Growth have a Ceiling?"
Business Insider
Jun 01, 2019
"Chick-fil-A is dominating fast food while teaching workers to say 'my pleasure'..."
Business Insider
May 13, 2019
"Evidence is mounting that fast-food chains from Chick-fil-A to McDonald's will be forced to add vegan menu items -- or face the consequences"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 23, 2019
"Starbucks rival Luckin Coffee files for U.S. IPO"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 23, 2019
"Are McDonald's global menu favorites coming to U.S. stores?"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 16, 2019
"Starbucks launches revamped rewards program with communication hiccups"
Nation's Restaurant News
Apr 15, 2019
"Cheryl Bachelder joins Chick-fil-A board"
Forbes
Apr 09, 2019
"Will Chuck E. Cheese's IPO Lure More Restaurants Back To The Market?"
New York Times
Mar 07, 2019
"Why Wendy's Is Facing Campus Protests (It's About the Tomatoes)"
Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 28, 2019
"Pizza Hut tests 99-cent condiment shaker in California"
CNBC
Feb 26, 2019
"Despite disappointing earnings, Domino's is still winning the pizza wars"
New York Post
Feb 21, 2019
"Parent company of Applebee's and IHOP reverses slump"
Nation's Restaurant News
Feb 12, 2019
"What might Darden buy next?"
CNBC
Feb 07, 2019
"Dunkin' shares drop after coffee chain focuses on espresso"
New York Post
Feb 05, 2019
"Papa John's scores $200M investment, new chairman"
Investor's Business Daily
Jan 31, 2019
"McDonald's Downplays Franchisee Unrest, But Expects Costs To Hit Profits"
MarketWatch
Jan 29, 2019
"Starbucks could get dragged into politics by a Howard Schultz run for president""
Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 28, 2019
"McDonald’s operators reveal aspirations for National Owners Association"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 28, 2019
"Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz teases presidential run"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jan 07, 2019
"Report: McDonald’s operators feel ‘cash-strapped"
Business Insider
Jan 03, 2019
"McDonald's Cheesy Bacon Fries launch has the potential to be a massive win for the fast-food giant"
CNBC
Jan 02, 2019
"$1 cocktails and cheesy bacon fries could make Dine Brands, McDonald’s top restaurant stocks in 2019"
Restaurant Business
Dec 28, 2018
"Seven big restaurant questions heading into 2019"
Business Insider
Dec 28, 2018
"Chick-fil-A is the fast-food chain of the year, and things are only getting better"
MarketWatch
Dec 27, 2018
"Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants, Chick-fil-A are names to watch in 2019"
Fox Business
Dec 19, 2018
"Chick-fil-A poised to jump Subway, Burger King in US fast food market"
Business Insider
Dec 17, 2018
"Chick-fil-A is on track to become the third-largest chain in America — and McDonald's and Wendy's should be terrified"
New York Post
Dec 17, 2018
"Chick-fil-A on track to become No. 3 fast-food chain in US"
MarketWatch
Dec 17, 2018
"As Chick-fil-A surges, McDonald’s and Wendy’s are under threat"
Business Insider
Dec 07, 2018
"Leaked photos reveal that McDonald's is rolling out its new cheesy bacon fries across the US"
Investor's Business Daily
Nov 30, 2018
"IBD Stock Of The Day: Domino's Pizza Makes Two Bullish Moves On Road To Buy Point"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 16, 2018
"McDonald’s teases with Cheesy Bacon Fries"
Nation's Restaurant News
Nov 09, 2018
"KFC wants to raise the bar with chicken-and-waffles meal"
CNBC
Nov 06, 2018
"Papa John’s to report ‘terrible’ earnings. That could spell trouble for a sale"
Nation's Restaurant News
Oct 29, 2018
"McDonald’s testing made-to-order chicken items"
Nation's Restaurant News
Oct 16, 2018
"McDonald’s operators move to form franchisee association"
Nation's Restaurant News
Oct 16, 2018
"McDonald’s operators move to form franchisee association"
MarketWatch
Oct 15, 2018
"Cheesecake Factory downgraded on same-store sales concerns"
MarketWatch
Oct 10, 2018
"Papa John’s will likely be sold in the next year, analyst says"
The Wall Street Journal
Sep 26, 2018
"McDonald’s Removes Artificial Ingredients From Burgers"
The Wall Street Journal
Sep 25, 2018
"Arby’s Parent to Buy Sonic for $2.3 Billion"
Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 13, 2018
"Taco Bell’s Beefy Crunch Burrito back on the menu"
CNBC
Sep 07, 2018
"Papa John’s could close up to 250 stores if sales do not improve in the next six months, analyst says"
Nation's Restaurant News
Sep 05, 2018
"McDonald’s latest menu tests: global foods and chicken tenders"
Investor's Business Daily
Aug 22, 2018
"IBD Stock Of The Day: Stock With 1,000% Gain Nears New Buy Point"
Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 20, 2018
"Taco Bell tests Nacho Fries sauce made with world’s hottest pepper"
Fast Company
Aug 15, 2018
"The inside story of how McDonald’s innovated the Quarter Pounder"
CNBC
Aug 10, 2018
"Papa John’s sales are up for grabs, Domino’s emerges as the early winner"
MarketWatch
Aug 09, 2018
"Papa John’s ‘drama’ weighs on earnings and guidance, sending shares down 5%"
CNBC
Aug 08, 2018
"The ongoing feud between Papa John’s founder and its board is ‘destroying shareholder value"
MarketWatch
Aug 02, 2018
"Wendy's downgraded on same-store sales expectations"
Nation's Restaurant News
Aug 02, 2018
"Yum! Brands dragged down by sluggish comps at Pizza Hut, KFC"
Investor's Business Daily
Jul 26, 2018
"McDonald's Vows To Get 'More Aggressive' As Fast-Food Wars Hit Q2 Sales"
CNBC
Jul 25, 2018
"Papa John’s missteps and mistakes have Wall Street wondering whether the pizza chain is beyond recovery"
Crain's Chicago Business
Jun 22, 2018
"A restaurant-winery combo making vino out of an office park in Woodridge is growing like crazy"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jun 20, 2018
"Starbucks to triple average yearly store closures to 150"
Investor's Business Daily
Jun 19, 2018
"Domino's Pizza Misses Q2 Revenue, Comp Sales Forecasts; Stock Falls"
The Wall Street Journal
Jun 18, 2018
"Papa John’s Founder Recently Held Merger Talks With Wendy’s"
Politico
Jun 16, 2018
"Schultz’s 2020 ambitions give Starbucks the jitters"
The Wall Street Journal
Jun 07, 2018
"McDonald’s Plans Corporate Job Cuts, ‘Eliminating Layers"
CNBC
Jun 07, 2018
"Analyst: McDonald’s is set to keep cooking"
Investor's Business Daily
Jun 07, 2018
"McDonald's Plans More Corporate Job Cuts Amid Tech Push: Report"
Investor's Business Daily
Jun 07, 2018
"McDonald's stock upgraded on positive effect of fresh beef burgers"
CNBC
Jun 07, 2018
"Kalinowski: McDonald's is top restaurant-stock pick"
Nation's Restaurant News
Jun 03, 2018
"McDonald’s adds Muffin Toppers to McCafé menu"
New York Post
May 30, 2018
"Pret A Manger’s new owners are giving employees bonuses"
MarketWatch
May 08, 2018
"Starbucks deal with Nestlé opens doors internationally after some near-term pain"
Nation's Restaurant News
May 07, 2018
"Starbucks expands retail reach in $7B deal with Nestlé"
MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2018
"McDonald’s fresh-beef burgers expected to give the Quarter Pounder a boost"
New York Post
Apr 30, 2018
"McDonald’s sales sizzle on demand for ‘gourmet’ burgers"
Investor's Business Daily
Apr 30, 2018
"McDonald's New Value Menu Dispels Fears As Earnings, Sales Beat Views"
Reuters
Apr 30, 2018
"U.S. fast-food price war flares as consumer spending softens"
MarketWatch
Apr 30, 2018
"Starbucks wants you to take an afternoon coffee break"
The Wall Street Journal
Apr 27, 2018
"McDonald’s Earnings: What to Watch"
CNBC
Apr 20, 2018
"These are the 5 fastest growing restaurants in America"