Cava (NYSE: CAVA) shares hit the public markets in 2023, and the fast-casual restaurant chain soared shortly after its debut, posting blistering growth on the top and bottom lines. However, the last year has been more difficult for the Mediterranean concept as the fast-casual stock has wallowed amid a broader downturn in restaurant spending and slower growth at Cava. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join St ...

Cava Group (CAVA) jumped about 25% higher on Wednesday after the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain said a strong Q4 helped its full-year revenue surpass $1 billion for the first time. This meteoric run pushed CAVA’s relative strength index (14-day) in the 70s, signaling overbought conditions that often precede a significant correction. Still, for long-term investors, it’s reasonable to load up on CAVA stock at current levels, especially since it’s still down about 15% versus its 52-week high. M ...

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Everybody knows Cracker Barrel ( CBRL ). The restaurant chain operates in 43 states and has over 650 restaurants under its belt . It’s hard to miss their billboards while driving through the heartlands of the United States. In one sense, they doAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving ...

For the quarter ended December 2025, Dine Brands (DIN) reported revenue of $217.6 million, up 6.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.46, compared to $0.87 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -4.48% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $227.8 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.10, the EPS surprise was +33.33%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine th ...

The company operates a portfolio of more than 1,450 restaurants across 46 U.S. states, Guam and 12 countries, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.Investors focused on management’s plans to improve restaurant performance and drive more sustainable long-term growth despite ongoing margin pressure.Quarterly MetricsThe company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents, in line with the analyst consensus estimate.Q ...

Domino’s ( DPZ ) continues to outperform other pizzerias by giving its customers better deals on pizza, and it plans to keep doing that in 2026. In fact, Domino’s is giving its customers such good deals that it’s putting other pizzeriasI am a freelance business writer. I formerly wrote articles for the Motley Fool Blogging Network, where I won several editor's choice awards. After that, I wrote articles for the main Motley Fool site. I typically focus on restaurants, retailers, and food manufacturers, consi ...

Key Takeaways CMG plans to open about 350 restaurants in 2026 after adding 334 locations in 2025.Most new Chipotle units feature Chipotlanes, which drive higher volumes and stronger returns.Flat 2026 comps and 1%-2% pricing make new unit growth key to total revenue gains.Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) continues to execute its unit development strategy, with new restaurant openings positioned as a meaningful contributor to systemwide sales. Management reiterated confidence in the company’s long-term oppo ...

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 11:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlyson Akers - Consumer Equity Research AssociateJohn Peyton - CEO and PresidentLawrence Kim - President of IHOPMatt Lee - SVP, Finance, and Investor RelationsVance Chang - CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Vaccaro - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystJeffrey Bernstein - Equity Research AnalystNick Setyan - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood da ...

Dine Brands Global (NYSE:DIN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 11:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAllison Arfstrom - Equity Research AssociateJohn Peyton - CEO and PresidentLawrence Kim - President of IHOPMatt Lee - SVP, Finance, and Investor RelationsVance Chang - CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Vaccaro - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystJeffrey Bernstein - Equity Research AnalystNick Setyan - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, th ...