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The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Applebee's Well-Fed Feb Are you going out to eat a lot more now? Lots of people may be having the same idea. Applebee's posted a healthy surge in February same-store sales late yesterday. While the increase was partly attributed to a slightly pricier menu, there are signs of some fat and happy guest traffic.  |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Alyce Lomax |
Applebee's: Ripe for Change? November comps for the restaurant were the same-old same-old, but change is likely on the way. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool July 12, 2005 Alyce Lomax |
Darden's June Jump Investors give restaurateur Darden a chance given recent news that insinuates a turnaround.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2007 Lawrence A. Rothman |
Who Will Hop to Applebee's? Applebee's continues to struggle systemwide, with comps and traffic both falling. IHOP management has some serious work ahead when their acquisition of the casual-dining chain goes through.  |
The Motley Fool July 29, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Applebee's Pleases The casual dining chain sets the table with a respectable quarter.  |
The Motley Fool October 5, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Less of a Shine on Ruby Tuesday The restaurant chain meets Q1 earnings, but lowers guidance for fiscal 2005.  |
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Darden's Dragging Lobster The restaurant company beats estimates, but Red Lobster is still weak.  |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Darden's Savory Success Red Lobster is prospering, helping the casual dining operator look forward to a good fiscal 2006. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Applebee's Jab to the Ribs The chain will be taking a $2.3 million hit during the second quarter to cover an excess in its inventory of riblets. After the hit, which amounts to $0.02 a share, the company is projecting to earn between $0.33 and $0.34 per share.  |
The Motley Fool February 26, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Time for a Darden Party? Investors have been eating up shares of Darden today, fattening up the stock at one point to a new 52-week high. The restaurateur, well known for the troubles facing its Red Lobster chain over the last several months, said it expects to post better-than-expected third-quarter earnings when it reports next month  |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Chili's: Leader of the Pack Restaurant operator Brinker tops third quarter earnings estimates on strength at Chili's.  |
The Motley Fool February 13, 2007 Alyce Lomax |
High Hopes for Applebee's Big changes, maybe a sale, loom for the restaurant chain. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006 Jim Mueller |
Foolish Forecast: The Buzz on Applebee's The casual dining restaurant will announce earnings for the second quarter tomorrow. Will revenues be up and earnings down, as projected, or will there be some surprises? Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool July 8, 2009 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Ruby Tuesday stock has quadrupled this year. Rival chains can't match that kind of price action, but they're no slackers, either.  |
The Motley Fool July 12, 2006 Jim Mueller |
Ruby Tuesday's Tasty Year-End Menu The restaurant chain sees better-than-predicted earnings and revenue while it continues to work on differentiation. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Mike Cianciolo |
A Rotten Applebee's Though things may work out in the long run, diners seem to have lost their taste for this restaurant's dishes. For its third quarter, Applebee's posted earnings of $22.1 million, or $0.28 per share, a 23% drop from last year.  |
The Motley Fool February 16, 2007 Alyce Lomax |
Applebee's Quarterly Afterthought The fourth-quarter earnings report from Applebee's couldn't be more timely -- it comes when many people are mulling the possibility that the company could be sold. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool December 17, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Rock Lobster Darden posts strong Q2 gains with strength in both Red Lobster and Olive Garden.  |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Brinker Takes Bite out of Outlook Chili's parent posts strong fourth-quarter earnings, but lowers guidance.  |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2007 Billy Fisher |
Cheesecake Factory Still Cooking Despite higher food costs Cheesecake Factory's latest quarter delivered mouthwatering top- and bottom-line results. However, management suggested that continued economic weakness could slow future growth.  |
The Motley Fool September 23, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Delicious Growth in Darden The restaurant operator posts 20% earnings growth and increases its dividend payment 400%.  |
The Motley Fool February 12, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy |
Cheesecake Factory's Sweeter Prospects Smaller restaurants are performing better than expected for the restaurateur. More room for new story growth is good news for investors.  |
BusinessWeek September 19, 2005 Robert Barker |
Applebee's Looks Appetizing The economic uncertainty brought by Katrina helped push shares of Applebee's International below $22, down from over $29 in March.  |
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
A Chipped Ruby Ruby Tuesday still struggles to stand apart and produce meaningful growth. For now, it may be best to pass on this stock.  |
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Foolish Forecast: No Goodbye to Ruby Tuesday The casual dining restaurant appears to have a full plate for its 2007 third-quarter earnings report, which rolls out shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.  |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Same Old Story at Darden Darden Restaurants closes out a mixed fiscal 2004.  |
The Motley Fool October 6, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Ruby Tuesday Sparkle Again? Easier comps might give Ruby Tuesday the appearance of outperformance in the coming year. Investors, it will be curious watching this stock over the next 12 months.  |
The Motley Fool August 6, 2007 David Lee Smith |
Applebee's Not-So-Hopped-Up Quarter Casual-dining leader Applebee's has cooked up mediocre quarterly numbers. Perhaps the best approach for investors is to place the company's results in a somewhat wider context.  |
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Restaurant Posts Rave Review Ruby Tuesday reported strong fourth-quarter and year-end numbers.  |
The Motley Fool August 26, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
When You're Here, You're Dysfunctional Family Shares of Darden fall after the world's largest casual dining restaurant operator talked down its latest quarter and reduced its fiscal 2009 guidance.  |
The Motley Fool February 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Cheesecake's Rising Price hikes are, once again, on the menu at this restaurant. Will Cheesecake Factory goers buy it?  |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Landry's Looking Good The nation's second-largest seafood casual-dining chain sees record revenues and raises guidance. Landry's bottom line and stock price should both continue their upward climb.  |
The Motley Fool December 19, 2003 Alyce Lomax |
Darden: A Tough Sell Red Lobster is still the anchor around Darden Restaurants' neck.  |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
Can Sonic Still Boom? Does the burger chain's valuation already reflect its fast growth? Though not a huge bargain, the company's margins, ROIC, and above-average growth makes paying up for quality a little easier to stomach.  |
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Nathan Parmelee |
More Cheesecake, Anyone? Low same-store sales growth hints at future problems for Cheesecake Factory. Investors who jumped in to buy shares will want to pay close attention to the company's ability to meet its schedule for opening new stores.  |
The Motley Fool October 23, 2007 Ron Vlieger |
Not Heating Up at Macaroni Grill Brinker's latest results show the company is struggling as much as other eateries, posting 16 straight month-to-month declines in same-store sales.  |
The Motley Fool June 6, 2011 Aimee Duffy |
What Is Your Restaurant Stock Doing to Grow? Can your restaurant stock combat low same-store-sales growth?  |
The Motley Fool June 9, 2008 Alyce Lomax |
No Mayday at McDonald's There's still gold in the Golden Arches as McDonald's reports a magnificent May.  |
The Motley Fool April 29, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Serving Up Applebee's Applebee's is still growing, but don't get stung.  |
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 Markos Kaminis |
Fool on the Street: Grilling Darden Restaurants Darden Restaurants, the largest casual dining chain operator in the world, wonders where to grow now.  |
The Motley Fool May 18, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy |
Second Verse, Same as the First Investors, O'Charley's continues to struggle with its comps. The goal is clear, and the strategy to pull it off makes sense. It remains to be seen, however, if management has the wherewithal to make it happen.  |
The Motley Fool January 6, 2005 Nathan Slaughter |
Tough 2005 for Ruby Tuesday The casual-dining chain is in a slump since posting record earnings last year.  |
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005 W.D. Crotty |
Benihana Stays Hot Benihana's first-quarter results continue last quarter's upward trend. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool February 4, 2005 Dave Marino-Nachison |
Red Lobster's Eating Disorder The seafood restaurant chain can't seem to juice comps without all-you-can-eat deals.  |
The Motley Fool October 12, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy |
Bigger Burgers, Bigger Profits? Ruby Tuesday's turnaround strategy of bigger, juicier profits has been a success, but a tough consumer-spending environment offered a stout headwind. Investors, this stock is a viable turnaround play.  |
The Motley Fool November 12, 2009 Russ Krull |
Diners: Trading Up, Trading Down, or Staying In? Restaurant reports from McDonald's and Bob Evans Farms provide a clue to the economy.  |
The Motley Fool May 11, 2005 David Meier |
O'Charley's Needs Some Luck The restaurant chain's stock falls on lowered expectations.  |
The Motley Fool March 18, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Tough Lobster at Darden The company beats expectations, but Red Lobster's still lagging.  |
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison |
Darden's Olive Garden Grows Shares of Darden Restaurants, owner of the Olive Garden and Red Lobster chains among others, fell yesterday (they were about flat in trading today) on news of continued same-restaurant sales declines  |
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy |
Fool on Call: A Fresh Look at Darden The competition is as intense as ever, but with new menus and restaurants with a fresh look, this is a Darden that is well-prepared to deliver solid results.  |