The Basics of Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD)’s Success

Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) and Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) investors probably don’t need to worry too much, though, as comparable sales have risen as well. Panera was up 3.8% year over year at its company-owned locations while Chipotle was up 5.5%.

The bottom line
By having the flexibility to try new things, fast-casual chains like Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ:BWLD) have certain advantages over their fast-food competitors. Just look at the difficult press that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has had as it rethinks the Dollar Menu. Buffalo Wild Wings is currently free of that pricing pressure, which allows it to increase sales while costs rise. Even though the business has hit new highs — and trades at a trailing P/E of 35 — I like the long-term prospects of focusing on customers and being known as the fun place to go.

The article Why Buffalo Wild Wings Still Has Room to Run originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Andrew Marder has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Buffalo Wild Wings, Chipotle Mexican (NYSE:CMG) Grill, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread (NASDAQ:PNRA).

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