On my first day at The Motley Fool, I heard co-founder Tom Gardner share an interesting investing philosophy: If you have a great experience with a company, buy some shares...
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July 3 - News
As a fast-growing casual dining concept, investors are naturally going to compare the new carb-laden kid on the block to Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
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July 3 - News
Despite its large size, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX) had a quite successful second quarter of its fiscal year (Q2 ended in March), with the company’s revenue growing ...
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July 2 - Stock Analysis
Panera is combating an unfavorable economy and flat-to-declining restaurant visits across the country.
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July 2 - News
Last week, Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) soared on the first day of its initial purchase offering.
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July 2 - News
The fast-casual concept has proven itself with a few big winners, particularly Five Guys, Chipotle, and Panera.
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July 2 - News
Nothing can stop investors from falling in love with a great growth story. Not even highly volatile markets and a looming financial environment.
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July 2 - News
The past year has been ho-hum for Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM)' investors.
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July 1 - News
Noodles & Co (NASDAQ:NDLS) saw the biggest one day jump of any IPO in the last year, as investors hope for a repeat of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
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July 1 - News
Many people take advantage of restaurants, but where I live, we don't have many.
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July 1 - News
The restaurant industry seems to be one of the worst hit by low consumer spending in the economy. So much so that fast food chains seem to be the only ones making profits.
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July 1 - News
Investors love a good restaurant story and are paying high prices for Chuy's Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHUY).
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July 1 - News
With three straight days of decent gains, investors seem finally to have shaken off the macro jitters they experienced in the wake of last week's Fed "surprise" announcement.
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June 28 - News
When people go shopping for most things, human nature typically invokes an adverse reaction to items with higher price tags.
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June 28 - News
Three out of five Americans in their 30s are at risk of experiencing a decline in their standard of living after they retire.
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June 27 - News
Chains rely on business from lunch and dinner customers to succeed, but during the rushed lunch hour, workers often have little time to wait for food to arrive at chains like ...
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June 26 - News
After a recent visit to the local Chuy's Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:CHUY) restaurant, it became clear that the company is on a successful path.
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June 26 - News
Recently Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:JACK) disclosed that it would close 67 Qdoba stores for a cost of $40 million in impairment and severance charges.
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June 25 - News
With its crisp texture, salty and savory taste profile, and accessible price, the venerable McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) French fry is a gateway to other items on the company...
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June 25 - News
To most stock holders, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated investment tools of yesteryear.
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June 24 - News
When it comes to fast food, people tend not to question what they're eating, choosing instead to go for taste and affordability.
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June 24 - News
Are healthy menu options important to the American fast-food consumer? A recently released study found one restaurant where consumers couldn't care less about healthy choices.
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June 24 - News
Noodles & Company looked like it might be the perfect pasta IPO, but sadly has a few flaws that keep it from being the next Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG).
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June 21 - News
Several trends are impacting fast-casual restaurants these days.
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June 20 - News
Increasing numbers of consumers are concerned about genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, in their food.
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June 20 - News
Bloomin' Brands Inc (NASDAQ:BLMN) is a conglomerate restaurant company operating a number of chain restaurants.
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June 20 - News
After its price finally came down to earth in late 2012 (falling to under $250 from over $400 per share), shares of quick-serve burrito restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
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June 20 - News
A newly released survey took a deep dive look into recent trends affecting fast food, including the effectiveness of advertising on new menu item sales, trends in value menus, ...
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June 20 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) same store sales rose more than expected in May, showing the fast-food giant deserves a little faith from investors.
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June 19 - News
The casual dining bellwether reports quarterly results on Friday, and it's not likely to be pretty.
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June 19 - News
Fast casual restaurants have been one of the fastest growing concepts in the food industry, gaining popularity every year.
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June 19 - News
In the past few years, there has been a growing trend toward freshness in the restaurant and grocery industries. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
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June 19 - News
With sales up almost tenfold over the past decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is unquestionably one of the fastest-growing food-service companies in the market.
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June 18 - News
When I left my former career in January to work full-time as a writer, including the writing I do here as a Blogger for the Motley Fool, I also rolled over a 401K.
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June 18 - News
The National Restaurant Association forecasts total restaurant sales to increase 3.8% year over year to $660 billion in 2013.
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June 17 - News
Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the health issues facing the country and the need for a healthy lifestyle. At the same time, we are constantly on the move and require...
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June 14 - News
Is Tim Hortons Inc. (USA) (NYSE:THI) a buy, sell, or hold? The best stock pickers are turning less bullish.
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June 13 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD)'s may not be the most exciting growth story in the markets today, but that´s precisely what makes it a smart bet for dividend investors looking...
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June 12 - News
Do not evaluate The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) by its quarterly report.
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June 11 - News
When companies announce share buyback programs, investors and analysts often applaud.
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June 11 - News
Fast food is a dirty phrase. It evokes images of frozen, low quality burgers in cheap restaurants.
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June 11 - News
When people dine out of the home, they have a few qualifications. The meal generally needs to be quick, it has to be tasty, and of course it must be affordable.
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June 10 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has been radically overhauling its menu in recent weeks.
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June 10 - News
The country's leading automaker was booted from the widely tracked index four years ago at the height of the government-funded bailout and General Motors Company (NYSE:GM)'s own...
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June 10 - News
Every investor has a story about the big winner they missed. Consider Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:SBUX), which grew from a single Seattle cafe into a worldwide retail titan.
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June 6 - News
It is true that Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) is keeping market watchers busy speculating whether its growth story is slowing.
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June 5 - News
Back in September, I suggested that Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ:PNRA) was a great long-term investment, and how my wife helped open my eyes to the potential of its particular brand...
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June 5 - News
The popular fast-casual chain announced yesterday that it will be doubling the size of its ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen chain.
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June 5 - News
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) has had a remarkable run over the past five years, despite being essentially a one-trick pony.
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June 5 - News
Is Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) a superb investment right now? Prominent investors are getting more bullish.
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June 3 - News
