Looking to Popeyes to Learn about Domino’s and Papa John’s

By Ryan D. Lavender Published on June 1, 2021 at 9:19 PM

Over the last six months, have published multiple reports suggesting that to learn how Domino’s and Papa John’s might lap very challenging same-store sales comparisons over Q2 2021-Q1 2022, keep an eye on Popeyes — and how Popeyes is lapping its highly challenging same-store sales comparisons during Q4 2020-Q3 2021. Our bottom line remains that Domino’s and Papa John’s could end up lapping these tough numbers better than the Street anticipates. This report updates our thoughts in that regard.

DENN (Post-Call): Q1 U.S. Same-Store Sales > Our “High on Sell-Side” Forecast

By Ryan D. Lavender Published on May 4, 2021 at 1:18 PM

On Wednesday, June 9th, Kalinowski Equity Research will host a virtual non-deal roadshow (NDR) featuring Denny’s. Anticipated participants from Denny’s include: (1) President Mark Wolfinger, (2) EVP and CFO Robert Verostek, (3) VP – Investor Relations and FP&A Curt Nichols, and (4) Director – Investor Relations and FP&A Kayla Money. Institutional investors interested in participating in this virtual NDR are encouraged to contact Caroline at [email protected] or your sales contact.

MCD (Post-Call): Robust Results Across the McBoard

By Ryan D. Lavender Published on April 29, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Earlier today, McDonald’s reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.92, above our $1.86 forecast and sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $1.82. The EPS outperformance was driven by better-than-expected same-store sales in each of McDonald’s three major business segments.