The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE), Brinker International, Inc. (EAT): Add Flavor to Your Portfolio With These Stocks

DineEquity Inc (NYSE:DIN) is expecting Applebee’s and IHOP to open at least 40 and 50 restaurants, respectively, in FY2013. Applebee’s and IHOP have already opened 6 and 22 restaurants, respectively, this year. Both The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE) and Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) are expanding operations internationally, while DineEquity is only growing domestically.

These stocks offer many flavors, for any kind of investor, whether you are a value investor, growth investor, income investor, or in the middle, there is a flavor for you. The collection of restaurants I placed before you each have compelling dividend yields, but you have to choose based on other facts, instead of just the dividends.

The American consumer has gone through rough times these past few years and so have businesses, but The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ:CAKE), Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT), and DineEquity Inc (NYSE:DIN) are expanding their operations and you might consider taking a look at them.

Gayron Wainwright has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned.

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