Franchising Dominates Papa John’s Expansion Plans
With 42 units added in the first two quarters of 2016, Papa John’s has maintained its 2016 guidance for unit growth at 180–200 units.
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Everything you need to know about news affecting hotels, restarants and other businesses in the hospitality sector.
Consumer Why trend in fee income is an important source of revenue
Marriott increased its fee income at a ten-year compound annual growth rate (or CAGR) of 7.6% to $1,543 million in 2013—from $742 million in 2003.
Comcast Moves To Boost Growth In Business Unit
In 3Q17, Comcast’s Business Services segment generated revenues of $1.6 billion, which rose 12.6% year-over-year.
Could Domino’s Earnings Rise in the Next 4 Quarters?
Earnings expectations For the next four quarters, analysts expect Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) to post EPS (earnings per share) of $6.14, which represents a growth of 22.3% from the EPS of $5.02 seen in the four quarters prior. EPS growth Domino’s EPS growth is expected to be driven by higher revenue, EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) […]
When Will Yum! Complete the Separation of Its China Division?
On October 20, Yum! announced that it will separate its China division from the rest of its business. It’s expected to complete this by the end of 2016.
Starbucks Beats 1Q16 Expectations, Still Down Year-to-Date
Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings per share of $0.46 for 1Q16, which exceeded Wall Street’s consensus estimates as well as management’s guidance of $0.45 per share.
Analysts Revised the Price Target after McDonald’s Earnings
Wall Street analysts set a price target of $125.1 for the next 12 months with a return potential of 5% from the closing price of $119.2 on January 25.
Why Investors Weren’t Impressed by Starbucks’s Fiscal 2Q17
Starbucks (SBUX) posted its fiscal 2Q17 earnings after the market closed on April 27, 2017. Its EPS was $0.45 on revenues of $5.3 billion.
What to Expect from Starbucks’s Revenue in Next 4 Quarters
In the next four quarters, analysts are expecting Starbucks (SBUX) to post revenue of $23.8 billion, which represents an increase of 8.4% from $22.0 billion in the corresponding quarters of the previous year.
This Likely Drove Domino’s 3Q17 EPS
For 3Q17, Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.27, which represents a 32.3% YoY (year-over-year) rise from $0.96 in 3Q16.
What Bond Mutual Fund Investors Can Do in a Liquidity Squeeze
Things look fine for now Previously in this series, we discussed how mutual funds have a notably larger holding of corporate bonds at present than they had before the financial crisis of 2008. We’ve also talked about how regulatory changes could impact the role of banks as market makers. At the same time, the role […]
Why Did Wendy’s EBIT Margins Expand in 2Q16?
In 2Q16, Wendy’s posted EBIT of $71.7 million—an EBIT margin of 18.7% compared to 13.3% in 2Q15. Analysts expected the EBIT margin to be 16.7%.
BYND Leads Alt-Meat Market, Faces New Competitors
On Friday, investment bank UBS started coverage on Beyond Meat Stock (BYND). At 10:08 AM ET today, the stock was trading 4.4% lower at $76.5.Consumer Must-know: Chipotle Mexican Grill’s food costs
CMG reported $372 million in food costs in 3Q14. Food costs accounted for 34.3% of the revenue. It was an increase of 70 basis points year-over-year (or YoY).
Retail Sales Reports From ICSC-Goldman And Johnson Redbook
The ICSC-Goldman and Johnson Redbook indices both report consumer spending data each week, but people consider the ICSC-Goldman index to be more consistent.
Must Know: Analysts’ Price Target for Chipotle Mexican Grill
About 47% of analysts have “buy” recommendations on Chipotle, 50% of analysts have “hold” recommendations, and 3% have “sell” recommendations on the company. Overall, the stock has a “buy” rating.
High Yield Bond Issuance Hit 2016 Record Last Week
High yield bond issuance surged last week and hit its highest level in 2016 yet due to continued growth in volume.Consumer Why Yum! Brands’ division in China is important
Yum! Brands’ (YUM) division in China includes its business in mainland China. It’s the combined revenues from all the brands—KFC, Pizza Hut, East Dawning, and the Little Sheep.Consumer Analyzing Burger King’s shifting business model focus in 2Q14
Franchise revenues include royalties and franchise fees. Royalties are calculated as a percentage of franchise restaurant revenues, which are driven by same-store sales.
McDonald’s Risks, Strengths, and Weaknesses
The restaurant industry is susceptible to a wide array of risks of macro and micro factors. As a huge global brand, McDonald’s faces several risks.Consumer Must-know: Dunkin’s major costs of operations
Dunkin’ Brands Group (DNKN) has three major costs of operations. The costs of operations include general and administrative expenses, cost of products sold, and occupancy expense. Dunkin’s general and administrative expenses accounted for $56 million in the second quarter. This was 30% as a percentage of sales—compared to $62 million, or 34%, as a percentage of sales.
Understanding Marriott International’s Valuation Multiple
In fiscal 2014, Marriott had forward EV-to-EBITDA multiple of 15.3. It was trading at 11.2 as of January 1, 2016, which was the highest among peers.Earnings Report Starbucks’ strategy: Aggressive unit growth
Unit growth is a key driver that Starbucks is aggressively pursuing to grow the company’s sales. In the last 12 months, Starbucks has added 1,599 net new restaurants, or 8% growth in units.
Big Hotels on the Block: Sizing up Wyndham Worldwide’s Competitors
Since 2010, Wyndham’s stock has outperformed all its peers, growing by over 270%. In that time, Marriot grew by ~176%, Starwood by 102%, and Hyatt by 67%.
Why Druckenmiller Is Optimistic about Chinese Consumer Stocks
Druckenmiller’s firm bought 710,200 shares of Alibaba (BABA) in 2Q17. The holding accounted for nearly 5.4% of the firm’s portfolio in 2Q17.Consumer Why Tim Hortons introduced a mobile app and loyalty cards
Along with introducing new products like those we discussed in the previous part of this series, Tim Hortons (THI) is also testing different revenue channels and payment methods.
Key Indicators And Recent Trends In The Casino Industry
Casino gambling is spread across major destinations around the world. Casinos, at major destinations, are being influenced by certain factors. This is hampering industry growth.
Why Analysts Dropped Their Estimates for Shake Shack’s Earnings
Currently, analysts are expecting Shake Shack (SHAK) to post EBIT margins of 12.6%, 9.6%, 8.8%, and 13.3% in 3Q16, 4Q16, 1Q17, and 2Q17, respectively.Consumer Must-know: Key performance metric tracked by Las Vegas Sands
Adjusted property EBITDA shouldn’t be regarded as an alternative to looking at income from operations, which indicates operating performance. Nor is it an alternative to looking at cash flow from operations, which measures liquidity.
Why investors should learn about MGM’s top shareholders
As an investor, you should know whether or not MGM’s (MGM) management is committed to its future. Management shows its commitment by owning shares.
Why Ready-to-Drink Coffee Is Gaining Popularity with US Consumers
Coffee lovers in the United States are boosting ready-to-drink coffee volumes.
Why high valuation and coffee prices drove Starbucks down ~13%
As store count grew over the past few years, Starbucks’ forward P/E valuation metric also expanded. What used to be just 17x gradually grew to roughly 27x, a 58% based solely on expansion in the valuations.
An In-Depth Overview of Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a limited-service fast-casual restaurant company. In July 2017, JAB acquired Panera in a $7.5 billion deal and took it private.
Will Hilton’s Top Line Grow in 2017?
For 1Q17, analysts are estimating Hilton’s (HLT) revenue to fall 25% to $2.1 billion.
Analyzing Shake Shack’s Fine-Casual Concept
Shake Shack is conceptualized as a “new fine-casual” restaurant format. The fine-casual restaurant is a hybrid of the fine dining and fast-casual dining formats.
Domino’s Stock Jumps 21% Since Last Earnings Release
Year-to-date, Domino’s stock is up 8.7%, as of February 20. It has rocketed 21% since the company’s last earnings release in October 2014.Consumer Must-know: Yum! Brands’ segments by business models
For six months ending June 2014, China’s division reported revenue of $3 billion, or 52% of Yum! revenues. China only represents 15% of the more than 40,000 Yum! restaurant units.
How Food Inflation Impacts The Restaurant Industry
Food inflation can squeeze a restaurant’s operating margins, but a restaurant can adjust the menu pricing and pass the cost on to customers.
Why Baccarat gambling provides revenue for the Las Vegas Strip
The casinos in the Las Vegas Strip clearly benefit from high-end Baccarat play. Over the last four years, Baccarat revenue ranged from 43.5% of table games revenue in 2011 to 48.2% in 2013.
What’s Behind the Decline in Starbucks Stock Price
After posting its fiscal 2Q17 earnings on April 27, 2017, Starbucks (SBUX) stock rose 5.3% to reach $64.57 on June 2, 2017. The aggressive expansion plans in the CAP (China and Asia-Pacific) region and its implementation of technological advancements led Starbucks stock price to rise. However, since then, the stock has seen downward momentum.
Why Marriott is Buying Back Its Own Shares
Marriott repurchased 7.7 million shares of common stock valued at $544 million in 4Q14 and 24 million shares for $1.5 billion in 2014.Consumer Why Yum! Brands’ division in India has been successful
Yum! Brands’ (YUM) division in India includes its businesses in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. As of June 2014, the company had 714 restaurant units in India.Consumer Why McDonald’s same-store sales declined
McDonald’s (MCD) revenues declined 4.5% YoY. Revenues in the restaurant industry are mainly driven by same-store sales and unit growth. The global same-stores sales were down to -3.3% YoY.
McDonald’s Global Presence and the Three-Legged Stool
McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast food chain, has over 38,000 restaurants across 120 countries. In 2018, it had approximately $21.0 billion in sales.
Can Starbucks Deliver Double-Digit EPS Growth in Q1?
Starbucks will report its first-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday. Analysts expect the company to report double-digit EPS growth.
The Word on the Street: What Analysts Are Recommending for Fast-Food and Pizza Companies after 1Q16
JACK, PZZA, and QSR are the most favored stocks in our group of eight fast-food restaurants, with no analyst recommending a “sell” for their stocks.
Will Dunkin’ Brands’ 2Q17 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Dunkin’ Brands, the owner of the Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands, is scheduled to announce its 2Q17 earnings before the market opens on July 27, 2017.Consumer Domino’s management guidance on food costs, capex, and more
Management anticipates the effective tax rate to be in the range of 37% to 38% for the “foreseeable future.” Corporate tax rates in the U.S. are high, and force some companies to move their headquarters to countries offering lower tax rates.
Has Chipotle’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
After posting better 1Q17 earnings on April 25, Chipotle’s stock price rose to $496.14 by May 16, 2017. Since then, it has experienced downward momentum.
Downward trend: McDonald’s November Same-Store Sales
McDonald’s November same-store sales indicate a continued slide in all segments. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are partially to blame.