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Restaurant Stocks
Restaurant stocks are publicly traded companies that operate food vendors of various shapes and sizes. Restaurants remain a difficult business to enter with the majority failing within their first year, largely due to fluctuations within the greater economy -- people tend to eat out more when their other finances are in order. With that said, there remain some strong publicly traded restaurant businesses that have stood the test of time, like Chipotle, McDonald’s, and many more.

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Recent Restaurant Stocks Articles
Coinstar to Launch Starbucks’ Seattle’s Best Coffee Kiosks
Starbucks has signed a five-year deal with Coinstar to launch thousands of automated kiosks dispensing Seattle's Best brand coffee nationwide.
A Clothing Retailer With Consistent Returns
Ascena's dressbarn, maurices and Justice chains have loyal customers among women, teens and tweens.
Should I Buy Dollar General? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
The recent sell-off on a secondary offering -- after a beat-and-raise quarter -- creates a compelling entry point.
5 Dividend Stocks Up Over 20% in 2012
High-flying stocks that are smaller in market cap or have big emerging-market influences are a bit riskier than the usual dividend stalwarts, but these may be worth a look.
Taking Talbot’s Off the Rack
Talbot's accepted an offer to be taken private, but even with that boost the stock is overvalued and should be sold before the purchase goes through in the fall
Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May
Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month.
Cracker Barrel Changes Its Tune
Restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is in the midst of a turnaround, which is promising. Whether you should buy during this turnaround is another story.
Dunkin’ to Open Hundreds of Stores Overseas
Dunkin' Brands plans to open up to 450 outlets across the world, mostly in the Asia-Pacific region.
5 Restaurant Chains That Put ‘Gluten-Free’ on the Menu
More and more restaurants are including menu items that don't contain rye, barley, wheat -- the three sources of gluten. Here's a look at five of them.
Family Dollar’s Plan to Sell Cigarettes Draws Fire
Family Dollar's decision to sell cigarettes at its 6,800 stores nationwide has drawn considerable criticism from health and anti-smoking advocacy groups.
Should I Buy Costco Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
COST stock popped on Thursday as its earnings topped forecasts, but investors need to consider its pricey shares and stiff competition. See the verdict.
Best Buy CEO’s Tough Talk Rings Hollow
While interim chief Mike Mikan quickly fessing up to BBY's mess is good, a real turnaround plan would be better.
Kids’ Clothes: The Sweet Spot in Retailing
When it comes to children's clothes, there are no fashion trends to worry about -- and there's an endless supply of new customers.
Investors Finally Give WMT the Green Light
After years of ranged stock performance despite laudable results on the books, Wal-Mart shares finally get their long-overdue credit from investors.
Hold Your Horses on the Penney Pounding
Bill Ackman, whose hedge fund owns about 26% of JCP and brought in CEO Ron Johnson, thinks JCP remains a great opportunity. Here's why.
Ralph Lauren Stock Is Never Out of Style
Ralph Lauren is a standard bearing luxury retailer that continues to ring up sales and perform in the market. RL is rated a strong buy for investors
Best Buy: Profit, Revenue Beat Estimates
Best Buy reported that adjusted earnings per share and revenue for the first quarter beat Wall Street's expectations, sending shares higher.
Lowe’s Remains on a Solid “Buy” Foundation
Despite warnings of a slower second quarter, Lowe's is still on track for solid performance, and the stock is rated a buy for the long term investor.
5 Beverages Diners Are Drinking Up
Studies indicate that customers like drinks that are both familiar and new. Here's a look at five types of beverages that are popular among consumers.