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Company & Industry OverviewsUnderstanding PepsiCo’s Business Segments and More
PepsiCo (PEP) is one of two beverage-industry behemoths. We break down everything investors should know about the stock and the business.Consumer Why signs of a weak economy affect restaurants
This restaurant industry does well when the economy is expanding and poorly when the economy is contracting. In other words, it’s cyclical.Consumer Why Domino’s stockholders’ deficit may be manageable
Domino’s stockholders’ deficit is a result of the company’s recapitalization efforts in 2007 and 2012. This deficit is funded with debt, which can burden a company with interest payments, resulting in a margin squeeze or a loss. Company & Industry OverviewsMcDonald’s Menu Struggles to Shed Its Junk Food Rep
Despite health-related controversies, fast food companies such as McDonald’s maintain that they provide consumers with choice and convenience. ConsumerBeyond Meat Stock Plunged despite Strong Q3 Results
Beyond Meat (BYND) stock fell 10.2% in after-market trading hours on October 28, even as the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. ConsumerDomino’s Stock Bounced Back despite Weak Q3
Domino’s reported a disappointing third-quarter financial performance on Tuesday. Domino’s stock pared the initial losses and closed about 5% higher. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Restaurant Industry: An Overview
More Americans are eating out, and they’re eating out more often. The restaurant industry’s share of the food dollar is 51%, up from 25% in 1955. ConsumerYum! Outperforms Analysts’ Same-Store Sales Growth Estimates
Yum! Brands (YUM) posted overall SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 4.0% in the first quarter of 2019, outperforming analysts’ estimate of 2.7%. ConsumerWhy Yum! Brands’ Revenue Fell in the First Quarter
Yum! Brands reported revenue of $1.25 billion in the first quarter of 2019, which represented a fall of 8.5% from $1.56 billion in the first quarter of 2018. ConsumerDomino’s Stock Rises after J.P. Morgan’s Upgrade
Today, J.P. Morgan upgraded Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) from “neutral” to “overweight” while keeping its 12-month price target at $270. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Disney Is Spending $25 Million per Year on Staff Education
The Walt Disney Company is among those large American companies that have launched back-to-school programs for their employees. ConsumerWill 2018 Be a Good Year for Pizza Companies?
All major pizza companies have announced their 4Q17 earnings, so it’s time to compare their performance. ConsumerDomino’s Valuation Multiple Compared to Its Peers
As of February 14, 2018, Domino’s was trading at a forward PE multiple of 26.5x compared to 31.8% before the announcement of its 3Q17 earnings. ConsumerHow Yum! Brands Is Expanding Its Business
At the end of 4Q17, Yum! Brands operated 45,804 restaurants, which included 21,487 KFC restaurants, 16,748 Pizza Hut restaurants, and 6,849 Taco Bell restaurants. ConsumerHow Do Pizza Companies’ Valuation Multiples Compare?
Due to the high visibility of their earnings, we’ve opted to use the forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple for our valuation analysis of the pizza companies in this series. MiscellaneousHow Domino’s Pizza’s Valuation Multiple Compares to Its Peers
Domino’s better-than-expected SSSG and earnings in 1Q17 appear to have increased investor confidence, leading to rises in DPZ stock and its PE multiple. Earnings ReportWhy Domino’s Dividend Policy Is Important
In 2016, Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) paid dividends of $1.52—growth of 22.5% from $1.24 in 2015. In 2017, analysts expect its dividends to rise 7.9% to $1.64. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat Drove Domino’s and Papa John’s Same-Store Sales in 3Q16?
Same-store sales growth SSSG (same-store sales growth), which is expressed as a percentage, is a measure of revenue growth in existing stores over a certain period. SSSG is driven by ticket size and traffic. It’s an important metric for investors to monitor, as it increases a company’s revenue without increasing capital investment, and it’s a […] Company & Industry OverviewsWill Europe Be Key to Chipotle Stemming Its Falling Revenue?
Since the E. coli outbreak in October 2015, Chipotle Mexican Grill’s (CMG) same-store sales growth has been falling. This led to negative revenue growth. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat is Chipotle Doing to Come Back from the E. Coli Crisis?
On August 29, 2016, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) launched its latest promotional offer, targeting students in the back-to-school season. ConsumerWhy Did Yum! Brands’ Revenue Decline in 2Q16?
In 2Q16, Yum! Brands earned 84.9% of its revenue from company-owned restaurants and 15.1% from franchised restaurants. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Word on the Street: How Analysts See Papa John’s
Analysts are maintaining a price target of $67.6 for Papa John’s for the next 12-months, which represents a return potential of 2.5% for the company. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Domino’s Outperformed Other Fast-Food and Pizza Companies in Same-Store Sales Growth in 1Q16
SSSG is an important metric for investors to monitor because it increases a fast-food company’s revenue without increasing capital investment. Company & Industry OverviewsUnderstanding Buffalo Wild Wings’ Stadia Design
In July 2013, Buffalo Wild Wings developed a guest experience approach that uses a “captain” to help customers to access all entertainment options. Company & Industry OverviewsChipotle is Spending Big on Its Marketing and Promotional Programs
In addition to its marketing and promotional efforts, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) launched a food safety website on February 8, 2016, which outlines the company’s enhanced food safety procedures. Earnings ReportChipotle Same-Store Sales Growth Was -14.6%: Blame It on the Food
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. Company & Industry OverviewsAnalyzing Jack in the Box’s Marketing Strategies
Jack in the Box (JACK) manages marketing funds that include contributions from both its franchise and company-owned restaurants. Company & Industry OverviewsJack in the Box: Improving Efficiency through Technology
To speed up service, Jack in the Box (JACK) used a two-way intercom when it opened its first restaurant in 1951. Company & Industry OverviewsThe Operating Profit Margins for Yum! Brands in 2016
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. Earnings ReportHow Darden’s Incremental Margins Have Expanded
A company’s incremental operating margin is calculated as the change in operating income divided by the change in revenue over a period. Company & Industry OverviewsChipotle May Report First Negative Same-Store Sales Growth in 4Q15
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. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Much Could the E. Coli Outbreak Affect Chipotle?
When the first cases of E. coli were linked to Chipotle, the company shut down 43 of its restaurants for a week. Company & Industry OverviewsWhy Papa John’s Leads the Pack in Technology Implementation
Papa John’s was first to introduce online ordering at all of its US delivery restaurants in 2001 as well as first to introduce SMS text ordering in 2007. Company & Industry OverviewsComparing Papa John’s Net Margins with Other Quick-Service Big Guns
In 2014, Papa John’s net profits as a percentage of total sales decreased by 0.2% due to increases in interest levels. Company & Industry OverviewsPapa John’s Franchising and Quality Centers—the Foremost Piece of Company Pie
To maintain the quality and consistency of products, Papa John’s has QC (quality control) centers that supply ingredients to its restaurants. Company & Industry OverviewsPapa John’s Marketing and Promotional Strategies: What’s in the Oven?
In 2014, Papa John’s spent $63 million, or 4% of its total revenues, on advertising, whereas McDonald’s spent $808 million, or 2.9% of its total revenues. Company & Industry OverviewsHow Limited-Time Offers Can Help Shake Shack’s Top Line
Shake Shack stated that its limited-time offers, the ShackMeister Burger and Roadside Shack, have been “big drivers” for its ticket and traffic growth. Company & Industry OverviewsSizing up the International Reach of Papa John’s Pizza
In 1998, Papa John’s decided to venture outside the US by opening outlets in Mexico and Puerto Rico. In 1999, it acquired the UK’s Perfect Pizza Holdings. Earnings ReportWhy the CAP Segment Is the Next Big Market for Starbucks
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. Earnings ReportWhat to Expect from Starbucks’ Same-Store Sales Growth in 4Q15
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). Earnings ReportWhy US Economic Activity Is Important to Domino’s Pizza
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. Earnings ReportWhy a Weak 2Q15 for Baskin-Robbins May Not Be a Negative Signal
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. Earnings ReportHow Starbucks Is Leveraging Its Star Rewards Program
According to Starbucks (SBUX) management, the company’s My Starbucks Reward program helps increase customer loyalty. Earnings ReportTechnology: The Driving Force behind Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s continues its investment in the technology space with its recent launch of Domino’s pizza delivery tracker available on Apple Watch. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow Commodities Play an Important Role in the Restaurant Industry
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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow Unemployment and Labor Participation Rates Affect Restaurants
A tight labor market with low unemployment and participation rates puts pressure on restaurant companies to raise wages to retain their employees. Macroeconomic AnalysisStarbucks Makes China Another Feather in Its Cap in 2015
There’s strong acceptance of the Starbucks loyalty program in China, with 40% of transactions completed using the Starbucks card. Macroeconomic AnalysisStarbucks Relies on Comps to Drive Revenue Growth
The Americas and the CAP (China, Asia-Pacific) segments have been the biggest contributors toward Starbucks global comps growth. Macroeconomic AnalysisFactors That Influence the Restaurant Industry
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. Macroeconomic AnalysisKey Indicators for Restaurant Industry Growth
Restaurant industry sales have experienced growth in the past 12 months. Sales are poised to grow to $709 billion.