Easing Inflation Brings Hope To Restaurants In 2025 But Uncertainty Lingers: Analyst Upgrades Shake Shack And Dutch Bros

Barclays analyst Jeffrey A. Bernstein has outlined top themes to watch out for in the U.S. restaurants in 2025.The restaurant industry, according to the analyst, is experiencing mixed results as it navigates a volatile environment heading into the third quarter of 2024.A recent preview highlighted that many companies have struggled to meet expectations regarding same-store sales and earnings per share, noted the analyst.Despite these challenges, most have shared optimistic outlooks on recent sales trends.As ...