Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Panera Bread Co (PNRA), McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) & Cashing In On Fast Casual

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Speaking of coffee, Tim Horton’s has only 808 locations in the United States as compared to 3,453 in Canada. The company fits nicely in between fast food and fast casual, offering diners a different option. Tim Horton’s is able to straddle categories, which might make it more capable of operating more profitably in rough economic times. Overall, put your money into fast casual as the segment’s trajectory continues growing upward with great potential.

Daniel Cawrey has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread. The Motley Fool owns shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, McDonald’s, and Panera Bread.

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