Quick Service Restaurants

Heading into 2024, one analyst points to several small cap restaurant stocks that could be good opportunities for investors with the declining interest rate environment attractive to the restaurant sector. The Restaurant Analyst: Small cap restaurant stocks are trading at a discount to the...

Almost a month after the U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) announced closing operations in Russia, its restaurants have reopened with new ownership and name, Reuters reported. What Happened: In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, McDonald's said...

A Suffolk County resident is reportedly suing McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) and The Wendy's Co  (NYSE: WEN), accusing them of defrauding customers by not selling burgers that are as big and juicy as the ones they advertise. What Happened: Justin...

A privately owned sandwich brand that has built a strong base of restaurant units and growth is going public in an acquisition by a well-known restaurant holding company. The Acquisition: Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) is acquiring Firehouse Subs, a leading quick-service sandwich...

A plethora of quick service restaurant chains have undergone a refranchising process in the last five years, with company-owned stores being sold to franchisees, Morgan Stanley said in a sector-wide industry report. Now that the process has mostly come to an end, the sell-side firm has become...

While Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)'s traffic has declined and its margins deterioriated, recent management changes and turnaround initiatives could pave the way for a much-needed reboot, according to Stifel. The Analyst Chris O’Cull of Stifel upgraded Chipotle from Sell to...

The restaurant sector, especially in the domestic market, is likely to benefit from multiple tailwinds, including tax reform and strong demand, according to Goldman Sachs. But some names will perform better than others.  The Analyst Goldman Sachs' Karen Holthouse upgraded Jack in the Box...

Shares of Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) soared after its 2015 initial public offering but are now down by around 25 percent since the company's first day of trading. But the company is still in the very early stages of its long-term plan, which should bode well for investors. Shake Shack is only...

One of the fastest growing trends within the restaurant sector is the emergence of "casual fast food" chains. The problem for investors is that there are many options to chose from. Paul Westra of Stifel offered investors two names to consider investing in: El Pollo LoCo Holdings Inc...

In a report published Monday, Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass previewed the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry as many restaurant operators are set to report quarterly results in the coming weeks. According to Glass, sandwich sales (the segment's largest category) were up an...

In a report published Tuesday, Credit Suisse analyst Jason West initiated the Restaurant Sector at Neutral, noting that the group is "entering happy hour, but without the discount." West commented that fundamentals for the group are turning more positive and multiple tailwinds should...

In a report published Monday, analysts from Bernstein commented on a recent meeting with Panera Bread Co's (NASDAQ: PNRA) Chief Executive Officer Ron Shaich, SVP of Planning Mike Bufano and VP Investor Relations, Steve West. The analysts concluded that quarter-to-date comps reflect lower marketing...