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Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) recorded overall same-store sales growth of -14.6% for 4Q15. It was -16% in November and -30% in December, according to the company.

Jack in the Box (JACK) manages marketing funds that include contributions from both its franchise and company-owned restaurants.

To speed up service, Jack in the Box (JACK) used a two-way intercom when it opened its first restaurant in 1951.

In 2003, when Jack in the Box (JACK) acquired Qdoba Mexican Grill for $45 million, Qdoba was operating 85 outlets with a total revenue of $65 million.

Let’s examine the management’s target for the restaurant operating margins for each of Yum! Brands’ divisions in 2016. Please note that the data excludes India.

A company’s incremental operating margin is calculated as the change in operating income divided by the change in revenue over a period.

Chipotle expects its 4Q15 same-store sales growth to range from -8% to -11%. This would be the first time in almost ten years the company expects to report negative same-store sales growth.

When the first cases of E. coli were linked to Chipotle, the company shut down 43 of its restaurants for a week.

Keurig Green Mountain (GMCR) has been facing struggles in the coffee market (XLP), as Keurig’s patent for K-Cup pods, the single-serve coffee containers, expired in September 2012.

Shake Shack stated that its limited-time offers, the ShackMeister Burger and Roadside Shack, have been “big drivers” for its ticket and traffic growth.

Starbucks has about 5,239 restaurants in the CAP segment. It’s growing units at an average of 18.4% compared to the rest of the regions.

Same-store sales growth is one of the key revenue drivers for a restaurant company like Starbucks (SBUX), McDonald’s (MCD), and Darden Restaurants (DRI).

Starbucks (SBUX) operates restaurants in 65 countries around the world. However, 83% of its revenue comes from the Americas and the CAP segments.

One of the key reasons why McDonald’s (MCD) stock has remained firm is because of its real estate portfolio.

Chipotle (CMG) experienced tremendous same-store sales growth in 2014, with most of its quarters reporting a double-digit growth.

Although Domino’s is spread over 75 countries, most of the company’s revenue comes from domestic markets and is more sensitive to economic conditions in the US.

Average revenue per square foot gives us insight into how efficiently a company is able to generate sales. Naturally, the higher the number, the better.

In 2Q15, Baskin-Robbins’s US same-store sales growth rate fell to 3.4% compared to 4.2% a year ago. This was driven by ongoing promotions and discounts and a 75% increase in online cake ordering.

The US has witnessed the emergence of a number of regional carriers such as OnTrac and Eastern Connection, which are providing cheaper, faster delivery options.

According to Starbucks (SBUX) management, the company’s My Starbucks Reward program helps increase customer loyalty.

According to Jacobs Douwe Egberts’s website, the company holds either the number-one or number-two position in coffee markets for more than 18 countries in Europe, Latin America, and Australia.

Domino’s continues its investment in the technology space with its recent launch of Domino’s pizza delivery tracker available on Apple Watch.

Agricultural and livestock commodities such as corn, coffee, beef, pork, chicken, and cheese play an important role in the restaurant business, as demand and supply factors impact prices.

There’s strong acceptance of the Starbucks loyalty program in China, with 40% of transactions completed using the Starbucks card.

The Americas and the CAP (China, Asia-Pacific) segments have been the biggest contributors toward Starbucks global comps growth.

Over the past 12 months, the restaurant industry has experienced significant sales growth. In this series, we’ll look at certain indicators that investors in this sector should track.

Data from the Tea Association of the USA estimates that the wholesale value of the US tea industry grew by 4.1% to reach $10.8 billion in 2014.

Restaurant industry sales have experienced growth in the past 12 months. Sales are poised to grow to $709 billion.

The recent rally in Shake Shack’s share prices—without any new catalyst—may indicate that investors are optimistic about the company’s prospects.

Magnetar Capital added new stake in Restaurant Brands International (QSR) in 4Q14. The position represented 0.73% of its holdings at the end of the year.

Dunikin’ is embracing technology with a phone app that allows you to search Dunkin’ Donuts locations, see nutritional information, and gift Dunkin’ treats.

As of December 2013, Dunkin’ Brands had 5,736 points of distribution (or POD). In its International Development Plan, it plans to expand that to 9,500.

Along with its move toward the digital space, console upgrades are the reason Electronic Arts stock returned 66% to shareholders in 2013 and 105% in 2014.

Dunkin’ Donuts is Dunkin’ Brands’ most important brand, with 77% of the revenue or $568 million in 2014. Of this, $548 million was from the US market.

Dunkin’ Donuts’ combined revenue from national as well as international units was $569 million in 2014. Of that, $548 million came from the US market alone.

Labor expenses increased by 1.15% to 31.11% as a percentage of related sales from last year. The increase affected the company’s bakery operating margins.

The Starbucks China and Asia-Pacific segment grew 85% to $495 million, up from $266 million year-over-year.

By opening Teavana Fine Teas and Tea Bars, Starbucks has shown how it’s focused on generating revenues from relevant products.

Starbucks’s EBITDA is lowest in second quarters, which shows the seasonality of the business. Adverse weather conditions can also affect EBITDA.

The following are Starbucks’s geographic segments: Americas; China and Asia Pacific; and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Now, we’ll discuss SBUX’s stock performance over the past few years. SBUX returned $9,037 on $1,000 invested on January 1, 2009. The fourth quarter earnings announcement is approaching.

SBUX’s net income and net profit margins have been on an uptrend since 2010. At the end of fiscal year 2014, SBUX’s adjusted net income was $2.05 billion.

At the end of fiscal year 2014, SBUX’s operating income was $3.1 billion. Its operating profit margins increased to 19% in 2014—compared to 17% in 2013.

SBUX wants to grow sales. It’s also important to manage the operating costs. In this part of the series, we’ll take a look at four key operating costs.

SBUX’s total debt increased from $1.3 billion to $2 billion. It issued long-term debts in 4Q13 and 1Q14. This increased the interest expense by $36 million.

SBUX is also expanding its offerings in different dayparts. The expanded offerings cater to a wider customer base. They increase the wallet share.

Once the card is registered on the Starbucks (SBUX) website, the data is available on other ecosystems—for example, a mobile app. It helps a customer keep track of rewards.

One of the ways a customer can become a My Starbucks Rewards member is by using the My Starbucks Rewards card. The card is available at the checkout counter.

SBUX recognizes its limitation in attracting customers. As a result, SBUX is exploring other growth strategies. It’s looking at other beverage businesses.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) is a limited-service café. It operates more than 20,000 restaurants across 65 countries around the world. It employs more than 191,000 people.