If you live in America, chances are you've tried at least one item from McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) massively popular Dollar Menu, which the fast-food giant launched nationwide...
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September 6 - News
When it comes to the quick-service restaurant industry, or QSR, two of the big players that come to my mind are McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and Burger King Worldwide Inc...
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September 5 - News
When I was on vacation in Cologne, I walked into a bagel shop to get some breakfast. The most popular item being sold was a pretzel-bun sandwich with ham and cheese.
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September 4 - News
If you were to ask many of your peers, hedge funds are perceived as delayed, outdated financial vehicles of a period lost to current times.
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September 3 - News
In the financial world, there are plenty of gauges shareholders can use to track their holdings. A pair of the best are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
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September 3 - News
In the eyes of many of your fellow readers, hedge funds are viewed as delayed, outdated investment tools of a period lost to current times.
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September 3 - News
After being in a trading range for three years, The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) finally changed gears, trading 65% higher for the year and at a five year high.
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August 30 - News
In the financial world, there are dozens of gauges investors can use to analyze their holdings. Two of the most underrated are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
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August 29 - News
Fast food giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD), facing slowing growth, has made several serious attempts to boost sales recently.
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August 29 - News
Almost exactly a month ago, I wrote about the high market valuation that investors have bestowed on The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) and the plans that the company has for reinvigorating...
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August 28 - News
In the eyes of many market players, hedge funds are viewed as bloated, outdated financial tools of a period lost to current times.
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August 28 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) once ruled the fast-food world.
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August 26 - News
But knowing when to close a position at the right time is just as important as getting into the right trade at the right time.
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August 26 - News
The fast food, headphone, and hard-drive industries are increasingly becoming more fragmented as new competitors continue to enter the market.
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August 12 - News
Quick serve restaurant chains are cooking up these trendy flavors to some success. The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) has its runaway hit, the pretzel bacon cheeseburger, AFC Enterprises...
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August 8 - News
According to the U.S. National Restaurant Association, restaurant sales will reach $660.5 billion this year with 3.8% year-over-year growth. The recovery in the U.S.
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August 5 - News
I have had burgers all over North America from down-and-dirty burger shacks to the finest restaurants such as Daniel Boulud's DBGB Kitchen & Bar in Las Vegas, New York's Old...
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August 5 - News
By now even the freshman investors charting Wall Street for the first time have heard about the ‘disappointment’ that McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) second quarter results...
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August 2 - News
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) shares have been anything but exciting, returning only 7.4% year-to-date.
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August 1 - News
The global restaurant industry is expected to witness a annualized growth rate of 7.2% over the next three years.
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July 31 - News
Agoraphobic fast food junkies rejoice! Burger King Worldwide Inc (NYSE:BKW) now delivers fast food to your home.
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July 30 - News
Last week, The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) announced in its second-quarter earnings report that it will sell 425 company-operated stores to franchisees.
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July 30 - News
The king of the fast-food industry recently released disappointing second-quarter financial results, confirming that the remainder of 2013 is likely to be unsatisfactory.
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July 29 - News
If you were interested in a high-flying company, you might not be interested in one that was posting 0.4% comparable sales growth.
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July 29 - News
Fast food giant McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) recently released its second-quarter results which turned out to be below expectations.
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July 29 - News
Fast casual restaurants have been all the rage.
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July 28 - News
When many investors think of an all-weather, recession-proof sector, they often think of the fast food industry.
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July 27 - News
Although The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) second-quarter profit was itself notable, particularly after McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) own rather lackluster performance, it...
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July 25 - News
On a fairly regular basis for more than a year now, we've been looking at CEO gaffes as they occur to hopefully gain valuable investing experience and avoid investing in companies...
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July 22 - News
At the recent investor presentation in June, The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) gushed about all the positives of brand reimaging, bringing amazing benefits to updated stores.
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July 22 - News
Fast-food chains are making a formidable attempt at adapting to shifting consumer tastes.
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July 17 - News
There are certain companies that seem so entrenched in their industry that there is no way for their competition to overtake them.
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July 11 - News
We Americans just love our burgers. If you want to start a lively argument just opine that such and such makes the best burger.
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July 9 - News
Sonic Corporation (NASDAQ:SONC)’s stock has gained 40% in the last six months.
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July 5 - News
Health-conscious individuals are far more common today than they were when major fast food chains started operating.
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July 3 - News
If you are interested in investing in burger chains, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) and The Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN) are two obvious choices to start looking at.
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July 2 - News
The sluggish and uneven recovery of the US economy is posing a big threat to the restaurant industry.
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June 27 - News
The recent volatility in the stock market has spooked many investors.
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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
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
A newly released study looked at three trends affecting fast-food restaurants. In a previous article, I examined the effectiveness of advertising on new menu item sales.
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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
This statement got me thinking: what does a 23 year-old recent college grad know? The first thing that came to mind was fast food.
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June 19 - News
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) has proved this again.
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June 18 - News
Fast food giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) almost needs no introduction.
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June 17 - News
The US restaurant industry is extremely competitive due to its low overall growth profile.
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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 Bloomin' Brands Inc (NASDAQ:BLMN) the right pick for your portfolio? The smart money is taking a bullish view.
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June 13 - News