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“Cava earnings beat estimates as restaurant traffic climbs nearly 10%”

“…Shares of the company rose 9% in extended trading. The stock has more than doubled its value this year, bringing Cava’s market cap up to about $11.6 billion, as of Thursday’s close… The Mediterranean restaurant chain reported fiscal second-quarter net… Continue Reading…

Business

“Analyst resets McDonald’s price target as stock hits 52-week low” [Tue, Jul 9, 2024]

“…Analysts at Bank of America Securities noted in their July 8 restaurant report that fast food “value wars” remain topical. The investment firm noted that in mid-May McDonald’s said it planned to launch a $5 value meal, beginning June 25 for… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi’s shares surge 38% in strong US market debut”

“Super Hi International jumped 38% in its debut on Nasdaq, giving the operator of Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao a valuation of about $1.74 billion. Shares opened at $27 per share compared with the initial public offering (IPO) price of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The Skyrocketing Costs Driving Cheeseburger Prices Up—and Restaurant Owners Out”

https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/restaurants-food-payroll-bars-wages-f21ceb0a The article is behind a paywall so I’ll just add my opinion here. McDonald’s has already been criticized for 20 dollar meals and Wendy’s has been criticized for floating a plain to have “surging” prices during high traffic hours.… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Restaurant Brands revenue disappoints Wall Street as Burger King same-store sales miss estimates”

“…Shares of the company were down 2% in morning trading. Here’s what Restaurant Brands reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG, formerly known as Refinitiv: Restaurant Brands reported third-quarter net income… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Restaurant Brands earnings beats estimates, fueled by Tim Hortons’ and Burger King’s strong sales”

“…Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv: Restaurant Brands reported first-quarter net income of $277 million, or 61 cents per share, up from $270 million, or 59… Continue Reading…

Business

“Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International buys Firehouse Subs for $1 billion”

“Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International announced Monday it bought Firehouse Subs for $1 billion. Shares of the restaurant conglomerate rose more than 1% on the news. The stock has fallen 4% this year, giving it a market value of $27.1 billion.… Continue Reading…

Business

“Chipotle raises menu prices as employee costs increase”

“Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc said on Tuesday it has increased prices for products across its menu by about 4% owing to rising labor costs.   Several companies in the retail space, including McDonald’s and Walmart, have increased hourly wages for employees in… Continue Reading…

Economy

“KFC looks to hire 20,000 workers as restaurant industry faces labor crunch”

“Fast-food chains typically hire tens of thousands of workers in time for the summer months, which are among the busiest for the sector. This year, the hiring announcements arrive as restaurants report a shortage of willing workers. The labor crunch is… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“McDonald’s revenue falls 30% despite progress at U.S. restaurants”

“Shares of the company fell nearly 2% in early trading Tuesday. Still, McDonald’s said it expects to accelerate U.S. restaurant closures this year and permanently shutter about 200 locations. More than half of those are lower sales volume locations inside Walmart stores. The… Continue Reading…