Restaurant stocks

Restaurant stocks are almost all fast food franchises that have come to dominate the food world. Restaurant corporations like McDonalds (NYSE:MCD) and Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM). Though these massive corporations rule the restaurant industry, there are a few chains that are rising in power such as Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) and Dunkin’ Donuts (NASDAQ:DNKN), both of which make great investments.

Chipotle Considers Big Changes to Its Brand

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
In the aftermath of another quarter of missed estimates, Chipotle Mexican Grill is considering changes including drive-through windows and breakfast foods.

Restaurant Stocks: Good, Bad and Ugly

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Food joints tossed out a mixed bag of earnings so far this quarter. Here's who dished out delicious numbers … and whose numbers weren’t quite as appetizing.

Chipotle Stock Hasn’t Hit Bottom Yet

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
A head-and-shoulders pattern in Chipotle stock shows the potential for even more downside from Friday's post-earnings fall. Here's how you can play CMG.

McDonald’s: Hungry for New Offerings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
MCD has plenty of reason to be struggling, considering the tough global environment. But the chain also hasn't lured in customers with fresh enticements.

CMG Has Einhorn Smelling Like Roses Again

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Weeks after David Einhorn was laughed out of the room for his Chipotle/Taco Bell thoughts, CMG is crushed on poor earnings ... but he wasn't wholly proven right.

Domino’s: Right Company, Wrong Time

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Lesser-trafficked pizza stock Domino's jumped Tuesday, but the sudden gain actually might be more worrisome than promising to would-be long-term investors.

Hilton Chains Move Towards Casual Dining

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
Hilton Worldwide is developing new dining options at its Hilton, Embassy Suits and DoubleTree Hotels, with a focus on quicker meals at a reasonable price.

Chipotle: On the Einhorns of a Dilemma

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
Despite the negative stance of Greenlight Capital's head, CMG is no value trap -- it’s actually undervalued. Expect a short squeeze to push it up 20%.

Why Does the Market Hate Fast-Food Stocks?

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Fast food stocks have been left behind by 2012's broader market rally, but some of the fears holding them back might be overblown.

Buffalo Wild Wings Isn’t in Season

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Football season might be a good time for BWLD's bottom line, but it's a terrible time to get into the stock.

3 Struggling Stocks Going on a Diet

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
When the going gets tough, the tough (try to) get healthy. Here are some companies trying to use America's health kick to fatten up their bottom lines.

Darden’s Profits From New Restaurant Openings

By InvestorPlace Staff
Darden restaurants posted higher earnings than anticipated and the company, which runs Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steak is carving out market space

Sit Down and Eat: It’s National Cheeseburger Day!

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
It's National Cheeseburger Day: A time to celebrate a great American way to eat beef ... and possibly sniff out an investment or two.

Dunkin’ Donuts Targets College Crowd With More Shops

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Dunkin' Donuts will expand the number of shops it operates at U.S. colleges and universities to a total of 60.

McDonalds’ Major Change to Menu Boards

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Struggling fast-food chain McDonald's is still trying to lure in calorie-conscious customers -- now by making nutritional information even easier to see.

McDonald’s Sales Rebound; Should You Buy?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
McDonald's August same-store sales might have disappointed, but the growth was still encouraging.

Is Consumer Spending About to EXPLODE?

By Jeff Reeves
A new report shows that, after five years of frugality, consumers are ready to stop pinching pennies and start spending their cash again.

Load Up On This Restaurant Stock

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
DineEquity's chart points to further upside for the stock. Get the target for DIN.

McDonald’s: No More Meat from Abusive Plant

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fast food chain McDonald's recently suspended the purchase of meat from a California slaughterhouse accused of inhumanely treating its cows.
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