Market Realist > Hospitality & Restaurants

New York Hotspot Bstro 38 Partners With TOCK to Expand Reservation Capabilities

Market Realist Team — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:30:13 GMT

Bstro 38 is a culinary hotspot renowned for its fusion of elevated dining and approachable flavors.

Dave & Buster's Co-Founder James Corley Died a Millionaire — What Happened to Him?

Danielle Letenyei — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:19:55 GMT

Dave & Buster’s co-founder, James W. “Buster” Corley, died on Jan. 2, 2023, by suicide. What was his net worth after a successful career?

Say "Thank You" to Your Healthcare Heroes — Top 10 Nurse's Day Deals

Kate Zuritsky — Fri, 12 May 2023 21:55:06 GMT

Nurses deserve more recognition than they receive, and today restaurants and retailers are honoring them with exclusive Nurse's Day deals.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Fans Rejoice! Starbucks Isn't Raising Prices in 2023

Danielle Letenyei — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:23:44 GMT

After two years of price increases, Starbucks said consumers won't see a pumpkin spice latte price increase for 2023. We have all the details.

Airbnb vs. Hotels When You Travel — Weighing the Pros and Cons

Kathryn Underwood — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:18:47 GMT

Between Airbnbs and hotels, what's the better choice when you're traveling? Options vary widely, but each one has distinct pros and cons to consider.

Top Restaurants With Mother's Day Specials — Plan Ahead and Save

Kate Zuritsky — Wed, 10 May 2023 13:46:00 GMT

Mother's Day is just around the corner. It's time to arrange a flower delivery and plan brunch at a restaurant with great Mother's Day specials.

What's the Difference Between a Service Charge and a Tip? Check Your Bill

Kate Zuritsky — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:07:29 GMT

If the tipping culture frustrates you, you may skip it. But if a bill includes a service charge, you must pay it. So, what's a service charge vs. tip?

Here Are 5 Tips for Booking Hotels If You're Going to Vegas

Anya Binx — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:54:11 GMT

A trip to Las Vegas has always felt like a staple in American culture. Here are 5 tips for booking hotels in Vegas. It's important to plan ahead.

McFlation Impacts McDonald's — Big Mac Prices Going Up Around the World

Kate Zuritsky — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:08:47 GMT

Faced with inflation and rising operational prices, McDonald's has raised prices across the menu with Big Mac prices going up more than 20 percent.

Which Restaurants Have Subscriptions, and Are They Worth It?

Kathryn Underwood — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:13:51 GMT

Restaurant subscriptions offer perks like discounts, free beverages, or rewards after purchase. Are restaurant subscriptions worth it?

Did You Receive a Voucher From Texas Roadhouse? It Might Be a Scam

Jennifer Farrington — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 19:55:07 GMT

The Texas Roadhouse voucher scam is circulating on Facebook. It involves users being offered free meals in exchange for likes, follows, and shares.

TikToker Gets Passive Aggressive Response After Not Tipping for Outback Steakhouse Carryout

Kathryn Underwood — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:44:56 GMT

Should you tip for carryout? Customers tired of tipping culture are frustrated with expectations to tip even when no table service is provided.

Subway Explores Selling — Is the Sandwich Franchise Going Out of Business?

Danielle Letenyei — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:40:57 GMT

News that popular sandwich franchise Subway may be getting new owners has many wondering if Subway is going out of business. Here's what we know.

Want Free Chipotle for a Year? Here’s How to Enter

Danielle Letenyei — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 20:43:31 GMT

Mexican restaurant chain Chipotle is offering “free Chipotle for a year” to 3,100 lucky winners. Here's how to enter for a chance to win.

Should Customers Tip at Starbucks? Renewed Debate Amid New Tipping Options

Kathryn Underwood — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:01:36 GMT

Starbucks customers can now tip via credit and debit card at some stores. But should you tip baristas, and how much? Let's look at the ongoing debate.

These Halloween Food Deals Are a Real Treat — Not a Trick

Kathryn Underwood — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:06:39 GMT

Many restaurants offer Halloween discounts and specials, either only on Halloween or during specific parts of October. Here are some of the top food deals and specials.

Is There Really a Starbucks White Mocha Shortage? TikTok and Reddit Weigh In

Rachel Curry — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:16:11 GMT

Starbucks fanatics are waiting on a restock of white mocha flavoring, and they’re getting antsy. Here’s the deal on the white mocha shortage at Starbucks.

Starbucks Gives Customers a Holiday 2022 Preview — Are Red Cups Coming Back?

Kathryn Underwood — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:59:07 GMT

When will Starbucks hold its holiday red cup giveaway? The date for the reusable cup promotion hasn't been announced yet. The holiday season kicks off soon.

Here's How to Take Advantage of Starbucks and Delta's New Partnership

Danielle Letenyei — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:44:08 GMT

Starting Oct. 12, Starbucks and Delta Airlines they are linking their loyalty programs to provide customers with more ways to earn rewards. Here's how it works.

Dunkin' Has a New Rewards Program — and Customers Aren't Happy With the Changes

Kathryn Underwood — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:47:16 GMT

Dunkin' Rewards is the overhauled loyalty program for Dunkin' Brands. Though it gives more points per dollar spent, customers aren't happy with getting less for their points.

Starbucks Is Implementing New Changes That Mostly Favor Its Baristas

Jennifer Farrington — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:27:48 GMT

Recently, Starbucks unveiled its Reinvention Plan which involves redesigning its cold beverage station and replacing equipment with machines that can brew hot coffee in 30 seconds.

Starbucks Odyssey Brings Novel Utility to NFTs

Rachel Curry — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:26:56 GMT

Starbucks Corp. has announced its blockchain-based loyalty program featuring NFTs. Here’s how the blockchain and NFT community work.

Is Starbucks Doing Away With Inside Dining? In One Area, Yes

Jennifer Farrington — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:56:07 GMT

Starbucks is bringing a new location to Center City in Philadelphia, though it won't have public seating or restrooms available for use. Why is Starbucks transitioning to take-out only?

New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan Is Worth Millions

Danielle Letenyei — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:12:07 GMT

Starbucks has hired Laxman Narasimhan to be its next CEO. Narasimhan’s net worth in 2019 was estimated to be about $24.4 million. Here's what we know about him.

Starbucks Ups Its Offensive Against NLRB, Accuses It of Collusion

Anuradha Garg — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:33:26 GMT

Starbucks filed a 16-page letter to NLRB officials regarding the agency’s mishandling of the Union elections. What are Starbucks’ complaints against NLRB?

As Starbucks Workers Organize, Corporate Ramps Up Union-Busting Tactics

Rachel Curry — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:58:19 GMT

Starbucks is ramping up its fight against employee organization as union-busting tactics become more blatant. Here's what we know about Starbucks' tactics.

Domino’s Didn’t Take Off in Italy, Franchiser Closes Restaurants

Kathryn Underwood — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 14:55:24 GMT

Domino's, which had opened around 33 restaurants in Italy, has closed all of its locations. The franchise owner discovered that Italians prefer local pizza.

Crumbl Cookies Started With Two Cousins and “One Big Dream”

Kathryn Underwood — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:50:43 GMT

Crumbl Cookies started when two cousins founded a store in Utah. In the five years since, it has grown rapidly to over 300 locations.

TGI Fridays Restaurants Are Still Around, but for How Long?

Ade Hennis — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:07:52 GMT

TGI Fridays used to be a popular restaurant chain, but now, hundreds of locations have closed down. What happened to TGI Fridays?

Dunkin’s Frozen Coffee Isn’t Gone For Good, It’s Just in Short Supply

Jennifer Farrington — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:37:26 GMT

Several Reddit users have been complaining over a lack frozen coffee at their local Dunkin' while others say the product has been removed from their app.

Starbucks Is Offering Half-Price Cold Drinks Every Tuesday in July

Jennifer Farrington — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:56:32 GMT

For all of July 2022, Starbucks is offering many your favorite cold beverages at just half the price.

Radisson Hotel Group Americas Readies for $675 Million Acquisition

Rachel Curry — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:39:53 GMT

Choice Hotels International has announced its acquisition of Radisson Hotel Group. Here’s what to know about the major hospitality sector deal.

Is Wendy's Going Private? Potential Deal Could Change WEN Stock’s Fate

Rachel Curry — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:37:05 GMT

The largest shareholder of Wendy's fast food chain is exploring a potential merger or acquisition. Will WEN stock go private as a result?

You Could Win a New Volvo Just by Playing the 2022 Starbucks Summer Game

Jennifer Farrington — Wed, 18 May 2022 19:58:37 GMT

The Starbucks Summer Game will run through June 17, 2022, and give you the opportunity to collect various prizes including gift cards, Bonus Stars, and even a new Volvo.

Starbucks Raised Pay for Non-Unionized Stores in Alleged Union-Busting Attempt

Rachel Curry — Fri, 06 May 2022 19:43:58 GMT

Starbucks raised wages for its workers — except those at unionized locations. Is it an obvious union busting tactic? Here are all of the latest details.

‘Bar Rescue’ Star Jon Taffer Has Made a Fortune Selling Bars and Restaurants

Anuradha Garg — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:49:21 GMT

Jon Taffer, host of 'Bar Rescue,' has made a name for himself in the bar and restaurant business. What's his net worth?

Panera Bread’s Unlimited Sip Club—A Look at the Rules and How To Join

Jennifer Farrington — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:35:17 GMT

For $10.99 per month, the Panera Unlimited Sip Club program offers unlimited refills on your favorite Panera drinks.

The HomeTown Buffet Chain Closed for Good During the Pandemic

Dan Clarendon — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:07:06 GMT

Why did HomeTown Buffet close? Here's what happened to HomeTown Buffet and other once-popular buffet brands.

What We Know (and Don’t Know) About Starbucks NFTs

Ruchi Gupta — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:56:36 GMT

Starbucks’ NFT plan has sparked many questions. Will the coffee shop chain mint its tokens on Ethereum, or on a rival blockchain?

Howard Schultz Suspends Starbucks Stock Buybacks to Redirect Capital

Anuradha Garg — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:55:49 GMT

Howard Schultz, the former longtime Starbucks CEO, is back at the helm again. How will suspending stock buybacks impact Starbucks stock?

Kevin Johnson’s Net Worth Is Strong as He Exits Starbucks

Kathryn Underwood — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:51:43 GMT

Kevin Johnson is stepping down as the CEO of Starbucks after five years. What has he accomplished with Starbucks and what is his net worth?

Say Goodbye to Starbucks’s Disposable Cups—They'll Soon Be Phased Out

Jennifer Farrington — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:35:58 GMT

Starbucks's disposable cups have become a contributor to a serious environmental issue. So, when will Starbucks say goodbye to its disposable cups?

Who Owns Krispy Kreme and Can You Invest in the Doughnut Company?

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:52:38 GMT

Krispy Kreme is among the most popular doughnut companies in the U.S. Who owns Krispy Kreme and can you also invest in the company?

6 Celebrities Who Expanded Their Portfolios to Include Tequila Brands

Jennifer Farrington — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:07:16 GMT

Some celebrities have launched their own alcohol brands. These six made a killing by starting tequila companies.

Who Owns Oakland Hills Country Club and Its Burned Clubhouse?

Kathryn Underwood — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:59:05 GMT

Oakland Hills Country Club, one of the nation's top golf courses, had a severe fire on Feb. 17, 2022. Who owns the club?

Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Built His Net Worth With Burritos

Danielle Letenyei — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 22:09:03 GMT

Chipotle founder Steve Ells’ net worth grew to over $200 million while he built the burrito restaurant chain from the ground up.

Starbucks Is at It Again — Higher Prices Are Coming in 2022

Robin Hill-Gray — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:07:24 GMT

Why is Starbucks is increasing its prices in 2022? While Starbucks's first-quarter earnings show revenue growth, it didn't offset company spending.

What Are Elite Night Credits for Marriott Bonvoy Members?

Kathryn Underwood — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 18:08:06 GMT

Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy loyalty program perks such as room discounts and special amenities when available. What are Elite Night Credits?

Starbucks Lifts Its COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Calls to Boycott Surge

Robin Hill-Gray — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Supreme Court stuck down the Biden administration's plans for company COVID-19 vaccination requirements. In response, Starbucks lifted its own vaccine mandate.

Are Cruises Being Canceled Amid the Spreading Omicron Variant?

Jennifer Farrington — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 20:56:30 GMT

As the concern grows around the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, cruise lines might face interruptions. Most cruise lines were planning a comeback.

Papa Johns Is Rebranding Itself and Will Offer Drive-Thru Services

Jennifer Farrington — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:41:12 GMT

Papa John's is rebranding itself and will be making exciting changes including adding a drive-thru service.

Restaurant Brands International Buys Firehouse Subs for $1 Billion

Dan Clarendon — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:57:22 GMT

Is Firehouse Subs publicly traded? Learn more about the restaurant chain now that Restaurant Brands International is acquiring it for $1 billion.

Will Restaurant Workers Unionize? Starbucks Workers Hope So

Rachel Curry — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:20:20 GMT

Starbucks employees are trying to unionize. If they're successful, they could change the fate of restaurant workers forever.

How to Buy Upcoming Panera Bread Stock and Whether You Should

Rachel Curry — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:42:11 GMT

Can an investment in Panera Bread stock make you more money than you spend on paninis? Here's how to buy Panera stock.

Starbucks’ Holiday Beverages and Decorative Cups Arrive for 2021

Jennifer Farrington — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:59:22 GMT

Starbucks will start offering its holiday beverages and decorative cups on Nov. 4. What will the holiday menu look like?

Starbucks Raises Minimum Wages to Combat Labor Shortages

Ade Hennis — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:38:30 GMT

Starbucks is one of the most well-known coffee store brands in the world. Do the baristas receive fair compensation?

Wendy’s Is Rolling Out New French Fries Nationwide

Dan Clarendon — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:46:28 GMT

Who supplies Wendy’s fries? Learn more about the fast-food chain’s fries—and the new french fry recipe the company is rolling out in September.

Carnival (CCL) Stock Is a Good Buy After FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine

Ambrish Shah — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:18:26 GMT

Carnival stock is rising after the FDA approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. What’s CCL’s stock forecast for 2021, and is it a good buy now?

Takeout Stocks to Invest in As Companies Get Earnings Season Upgrades

Rachel Curry — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 15:46:13 GMT

Get returns on your early-morning cravings and late-night munchies with these takeout stocks. Which takeout stocks are good bets for investors?

WallStreetBets Is Behind the Movement in Wendy's (WEN) Stock

Ambrish Shah — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 14:03:30 GMT

Investors want to know if Reddit’s WallStreetBets community will target Wendy's (WEN) stock next. Is WEN stock a good buy now?

Should You Buy Carnival (CCL) Stock on the Cruise Comeback?

Ambrish Shah — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:58:07 GMT

Carnival has received approval from the CDC to resume sailing from three U.S. ports. Should you buy CCL stock before it rises more?

Must-know: A breakdown of Las Vegas Sands’ revenue

Shawn Bolton — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 18:26:52 GMT

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) earns revenue through casinos, hotels, food and beverages, and convention or retail operations. The company’s main revenue driver is casino revenue. It’s generated from slot machines and table games. Casino revenue represents ~79% of the total revenues.

Must-know: Important performance metrics for casino resorts

Shawn Bolton — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 13:33:29 GMT

The occupancy rate is very important for casino resorts. The occupancy rate shows the relationship between the number of occupied rooms and the total number of rooms.

Opportunities and risks that Dunkin’ Brands investors must know

Matthew Krikorian — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:00:07 GMT

It’s no big secret that Dunkin’ Donuts has the highest relative leverage in the industry. Leverage comes with a number of risks— a substantial risk is the interest paid on debt.

Understanding Starbucks’ cost structure and operating expenses

Matthew Krikorian — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:00:07 GMT

Starbucks’ main cost driver is its price per pound of coffee beans. The two most consumed coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta blends.

Overview: Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

Teresa Cederholm — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 13:18:12 GMT

Hilton Worldwide Holdings is one of the largest hospitality companies in the world. It was founded in 1919 by Conrad Hilton. The company started when he bought his first hotel in Texas.

Must-know: The most popular casino games

Shawn Bolton — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:14:38 GMT

Casinos’ popularity is growing. This suggests that people like to gamble occasionally. Unfortunately, they don’t always win. For most of the people, the real fun is playing the game—not necessarily winning.

Domino’s to Use Nuro Robot Vehicles for Pizza Delivery in Houston

Danielle Letenyei — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:11:08 GMT

Nuro announced a partnership with Dominos. The company will use Nuro's R2 robot vehicles to deliver pizzas in Houston.

Carnival's (CCL) Stock Forecast Before Q1 Business Update

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 13:22:08 GMT

Carnival Corp. (CCL) will provide its business update on April 7. The company will also hold a conference call with investors.

Can a Company Post Negative Revenues? PLUG and RCL Did

Mohit Oberoi, CFA — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:39:46 GMT

While many companies post negative incomes, can a company post negative revenues? There are examples where companies posted negative revenues.

Texas Roadhouse Founder and CEO Kent Taylor Dies at 65

Dan Clarendon — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:03:05 GMT

Learn more about Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor, including information on his COVID-19 response, his net worth, and his family life.

These ETFs Give Excellent Exposure to the Cruise Line Industry

Rachel Curry — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 14:41:04 GMT

Cruise lines have been through the ringer, but investing in down stocks could mean heightened return upon recovery.

Carnival Stock Doesn't Look Great Now, But What Will It Look in 5 Years?

Anuradha Garg — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 18:58:31 GMT

After vaccine rollouts and other recent developments, what is the Carnival stock forecast for 2025?

Why Chipotle Has A Lot Of Room For Unit Growth

Adam Jones — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:05:15 GMT

Unit growth isn’t the only factor that drives revenue. A restaurant can keep adding more restaurants. Eventually, it can capture newer markets. This is what Chipotle is doing.

Can 2Q16 Results Drive McDonald’s Valuation Multiple Up?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:26:13 GMT

Valuation multiple Investors should look at valuation multiples when deciding whether to enter or exit a stock. Valuation multiples are driven by perceived growth, risk and uncertainties, and investors’ willingness to pay for a stock. There are various multiples to evaluate a stock. In this article, we’ll use the PE (price-to-earnings) ratio due to its […]

How Will McDonald’s Expand Its EBIT Margins?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:08:47 GMT

Wall Street analysts are expecting McDonald’s (MCD) to post EBIT of $2.1 billion in 3Q16. This represents an EBIT margin of 33.2% compared to 30.7% in 3Q15.

Will McDonald’s 2Q16 Earnings Beat Analysts’ Estimates?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:26:05 GMT

So far in this series, we’ve discussed McDonald’s (MCD) estimated revenue, sources of revenue, and estimated EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margins.

Which Fast Food Restaurants Do Analysts Favor?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:08:52 GMT

Jack in the Box (JACK) and Restaurant Brands International (QSR) are analysts’ favorites among the companies we’ve reviewed in this series.

Could Yum! Brands’ Margins Increase in 1Q16?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:41:54 GMT

With positive same-store sales growth expected in all three of YUM’s divisions, analysts are expecting the leverage to improve the company’s margins.

Why Analysts Say ‘Hold’ for Domino’s Stock ahead of Q1 Earnings

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 16:46:25 GMT

As of April 21, 2017, Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) was trading at $179.3. Domino’s stock price might have factored in the estimates we discussed in our previous articles.

Weak Fiscal 3Q17 Sales Lower Starbucks’s Valuation Multiple

Rajiv Nanjapla — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 21:24:47 GMT

Valuation multiple We’ve used the forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple for our analysis, due to its high visibility in Starbucks’s (SBUX) earnings. The forward PE multiple is calculated by dividing a company’s stock price by analysts’ earnings estimates for the next four quarters. Starbucks’s forward PE multiple Starbucks’ lower-than-expected SSSG (same-store sales growth) in fiscal 3Q17, lowering of […]

Can Investors Expect Momentum from McDonald’s 3Q16 Earnings?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:08:42 GMT

McDonald’s (MCD) is scheduled to announce its 3Q16 results on October 21, 2016. As of October 13, 2016, it was trading at $115.40, a fall of 9.4% from July 25.

US Retail Sales Flat in April on Rising Oil Prices, Yet XRT Up 1%

Surbhi Jain — Mon, 18 May 2015 18:00:28 GMT

Retail sales in the United States in April didn’t see any growth over March’s sales figures. But the jobless claims reading brought some positive news for the consumer sector.

Why Did Domino’s EBIT Margin Decline in 2Q17?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:15:37 GMT

For 2Q17, Domino’s (DPZ) posted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of $113.27 million, which represents an EBIT margin of 18.0%, compared with 18.9% in 2Q16.

Can McDonald’s Beat Analysts’ Earnings Estimates Again in 3Q16?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:08:48 GMT

In the last four quarters, McDonald’s has beaten analysts’ estimates. In 3Q16, analysts are expecting the company to post EPS of $1.48, a year-over-year rise of 6.1%.

Why Have Analysts Raised their Revenue Estimates for Papa John’s?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 18:34:50 GMT

In 1Q16, PZZA’s domestic company-owned restaurants generated nearly 48% of Papa John’s revenue, while domestic commissaries and others generated 39.4%.

Why Are Analysts Expecting Papa John’s EBITDA Margins to Expand in 2Q16?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 03:01:11 GMT

Analysts expect Papa John’s (PZZA) to post EBITDA of $43.9 million in 2Q16. This represents an EBITDA margin of 10.6%, compared to 10.3% in 2Q15.

What Will Drive Dunkin’ Brands’ 2Q17 Earnings?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:00:49 GMT

In 2Q17, analysts expect Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) to post EPS (earnings per share) of $0.62, which represents a rise of 8.8% from its EPS of $0.57 in 2Q16.

Texas Roadhouse’s 1Q16 EPS Was below Analyst’s Expectations?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 04 May 2016 17:26:46 GMT

In 1Q16, Texas Roadhouse posted EPS of $0.5. This was lower than analysts’ estimate of $0.54. The adjusted EPS was above analysts’ estimate at $0.55.

Syria strike would raise gas prices and reduce restaurants’ sales

Xun Yao Chen — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:23:13 GMT

Why higher gasoline prices can reduce people’s leftover spending at restaurants, which will negatively affect restaurant sales.

Papa John’s Revenue Estimates for the Next 4 Quarters

Rajiv Nanjapla — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:19:07 GMT

For the next four quarters, analysts expect Papa John’s (PZZA) to post revenue of $1.83 billion, which represents growth of 5.5%.

What Is the Outlook for Shake Shack in 2016?

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:45:29 GMT

A New York–based fine casual restaurant chain, Shake Shack (SHAK) announced its 4Q15 results on March 7, 2016. SHAK reported an overall revenue of $51.1 million and earnings per share of $0.08.

Why Analysts Are Expecting Shake Shack to Rise over the Next 4 Quarters

Rajiv Nanjapla — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:06:42 GMT

For the next four quarters, analysts are expecting Shake Shack (SHAK) to post revenues of $427.9 million, which would be a 27.4% YoY (year-over-year) rise.

Factors That Drove Papa John’s Same-Store Sales Growth in 1Q17

Rajiv Nanjapla — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:11:20 GMT

In 1Q17, Papa John’s (PZZA) restaurants in North America posted SSSG of 2%. Company-owned restaurants posted SSSG of 3%, and franchised restaurants posted SSSG of 1.7%.

Why Analysts Are Recommending “Buy” for Starbucks

Rajiv Nanjapla — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:27:27 GMT

Target price On January 13, 2017, Starbucks (SBUX) was trading at $57.85. The company’s share price may already have been factored into the estimates we’ve discussed in this series. In this article, we’ll look at analysts’ recommendations and estimated target prices for the stock over the next 12 months. Despite Starbucks posting strong 4Q16 earnings […]

Why Caesars Entertainment has a massive $24 billion debt

Shawn Bolton — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:03:45 GMT

Texas Pacific Group and Apollo Management took Harrah’s Entertainment, now Caesars Entertainment, private in a leveraged buyout deal valued at $30.7 billion in 2008.

Farallon Capital sells stake in Yahoo!

Diana Key — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:52:09 GMT

Farallon Capital Management sold its position in Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) during the third quarter. The stock accounted for 3.39% of the fund’s total 2Q14 portfolio.

Darden analysis: Key benefits of a restaurant owning properties

Xun Yao Chen — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 21:00:03 GMT

Owning properties reduces real estate costs A restaurant business that owns its own building is a bit different from a restaurant business that rents its buildings or lands. From a business standpoint, you can think of a restaurant that owns its buildings as the sum of two businesses: restaurant and real estate. Because the real […]

Why Yum! Brands Is Expected To Report Lower EBITDA

Adam Jones — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 21:34:41 GMT

Wall Street analysts’ estimated EBITDA for the fourth quarter is $633 million—compared to $918 million in the same quarter last year.

Why Papa John’s Earnings Margin Narrowed in 2Q17

Rajiv Nanjapla — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 23:09:22 GMT

Performance in 2Q17 In 2Q17, Papa John’s International (PZZA) posted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of $37.2 million, which represents an EBIT margin of 8.6%. In comparison, the company posted an EBIT margin of 8.7% in 2Q16. Why Papa John’s margins narrowed Papa John’s EBIT margins were impacted by a rise in the cost of […]