Restaurant stocks

Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A could be the latest company, and perhaps the most surprising in recent years, to launch a streaming platform. What Happened: Best known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries and having its restaurants famously closed on Sundays, Chick-fil-A could soon become known...

Consumer habits, return-to-office and an activist stake are likely to be key topics for investors when coffee retailer Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) reports third-quarter financial results Tuesday after market close. Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Starbucks to report third-quarter...

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks just under the surface and warrant attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless...

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to remove an incorrect statement about Chipotle Mexican Grill’s market cap and to make the language regarding Chipotle’s market cap clearer. The battle for the world's most valuable public company took a turn last week with NVIDIA...

Leading fast food chain McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) is ending a drive-thru test that utilized artificial intelligence technology. What Happened: With the growth in artificial intelligence use cases, the restaurant sector is looking for ways it can use the technology to boost productivity, help with...

Each week, Benzinga’s Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks just under the surface and warrant attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

Fast food giant Wendys Co (NASDAQ:WEN) caused quite a stir online and on social media with reports that the company would offer dynamic pricing and potentially raise prices during periods of high demand. The company is now walking back its original comments. What Happened: The restaurant company...

A leading fast-food company could have a new trick up its sleeve to increase sales and profits, potentially changing the restaurant sector forever. What Happened: Fresh off its fourth-quarter earnings results, The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) recently highlighted a new way for future growth after...

Pershing Square Capital Management founder Bill Ackman earned a whopping $610 million in 2023, propelling him to No. 7 on Bloomberg's annual list of the highest-paid hedge fund founders. This position marks his highest-ever ranking. The investment team at Pershing Square, consisting of eight...

The sub — or submarine sandwich — continues to be a popular food item across the U.S. Witness the massive scale of Subway, one of the world’s largest restaurant operators. But it’s not just size that matters — location plays a large role in the success or failure of such enterprises....

Fans of Chick-fil-A know the rule by now: The chain's locations are all closed on Sunday. Even with being open six days a week, the company ranks among the top revenue-producing restaurant brands each year. A new bill in New York could create a potential decision for the chain over its long-...

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...

Restaurant company Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) is the owner of restaurant chain Chili's Grill & Bar. The company's recently reported first-quarter results showed higher year-over-year sales. Chili's may have tequila to thank for the increase in sales and for its business in general. What...

Now a staple on the Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) menu each fall, it’s hard to believe that the pumpkin spice latte wasn’t always a thing. Today, the drink and a full lineup of products with the flavor help make the Seattle-based company one of the biggest franchises in the world...