Pretzel Investors: Look to Dunkin’ Brands, Not Wendy’s
Mark Yagalla, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 10, 5:04PM CDT
While Wendy's may get all the headlines for its Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, the one restaurant company investors might want to start noticing is Dunkin' Brands , the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts. Last year, Dunkin' Donuts experimented by...
How Starbucks Could Actually Benefit From Skyrocketing Coffee Prices
Ryan Guenette, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 10, 4:30PM CDT
Source: Starbucks The last time you visited your local Starbucks , it wasn't a cashier's fat finger that spiked up the price of your morning cup of Joe. Yup, you guessed it--Starbucks has raised coffee prices yet again. Common sense would lead...
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2014 Results
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 10, 7:00AM CDT
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc., (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of two of the world's most recognized brands, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, plans to release its second quarter 2014 financial results on Thursday, July 24, 2014, with a conference call to follow at 8:00 a.m. ET. The dial-in number is (866) 393-1607 or (914) 495-8556, conference number 67461258. Dunkin' Brands will also simultaneously broadcast the conference call live over the Internet at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com. A replay of the conference call can be accessed on the Company's website at http://investor.dunkinbrands.com.
Restaurants Equities Technical Notes -- Research on Texas Roadhouse, Dunkin' Brands, BJ's Restaurants, and Ruby Tuesday
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 10, 6:50AM CDT
On Wednesday, July 09, 2014, the NASDAQ Composite ended at 4,419.03, up 0.63%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day 0.47% higher at 16,985.61, and the S&P 500 closed at 1,972.83, up 0.46%. The gains were broad based as nine out of ten sectors ended the session in positive. The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector Index ended the day at 537.77, up 1.22%, and the index has advanced 1.52% in the last one month. Investor-Edge has initiated coverage on the following equities: Texas Roadhouse Inc. (NASDAQ: TXRH), Dunkin' Brands Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN), BJ's Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) and Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE: RT). Free technical research on TXRH, DNKN, BJRI and RT can be downloaded upon signing up at:
In Celebration Of National Ice Cream Month, Baskin-Robbins Reveals The Top 10 Ice Cream Flavors That Make People The Happiest
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 08, 8:39AM CDT
With National Ice Cream Month in full swing, Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is revealing which ice cream flavors make people the happiest. Baskin-Robbins recently partnered with Juliet A. Boghossian, a behavioral food expert and founder of Food-ology®, an original methodology that links food-related habits to personality traits and behavioral tendencies, on a survey to uncover some interesting insights into how ice cream flavors can enhance or initiate positive outlooks for ice cream fans.
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Plans For Five New Restaurants In Greensboro, North Carolina
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 08, 8:15AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with new franchisees, Wendover Donuts, LLC, to develop five restaurants in North and South Greensboro, North Carolina. The locations will incorporate traditional and combination unit development with sister brand, Baskin-Robbins, with the first restaurant planned to open in 2015.
Is There Still Time to Buy Starbucks?
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 07, 5:12PM CDT
SBUX Total Return Price data by YCharts . Starbucks has delivered truly extraordinary gains for investors over time. However, market saturation could become a problem as the company grows in size, and competition from players like McDonald's ...
Keurig Green Mountain Soars to 52-Week High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 07, 1:04PM CDT
Shares of coffee maker Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (GMCR) hit a new 52-week high of $128.04 on Jun 17, 2014.
Hungry? 3 Stocks to Munch On - Analyst Blog
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 07, 11:16AM CDT
America has gone snacking and shows no signs of letting up.
Why Higher Coffee Prices Are a Blessing in Disguise for Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts
Nickey Friedman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Jul 06, 9:00AM CDT
Source: Starbucks It sounds counter-intuitive at first. How could Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts , both of which realize the majority of their sales and profits from coffee, actually benefit from higher coffee costs? In addition to the obvious...
Memo to College Grads: Quitting Your Job Is a Great Career Move
at The Street - Sat Jul 05, 7:00AM CDT
If quitting one's job effectively was taught more, we would have less debates about income inequality.
After Losing Some Altitude, Can Krispy Kreme Regain Its Mojo?
Robert Hanley, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jul 03, 9:00AM CDT
Shareholders in Krispy Kreme Doughnuts have enjoyed "tasty" returns over the past five years, with the company's stock price up more than 400%, thanks to gradually improving profitability, as well as a sizable expansion of its store base, part of...
Services Sector Announces Executive Promotions, Appointments, Partnerships, and Summer Promotions - Analyst Notes on McDonald's, Dunkin' Brands, Domino's Pizza, UNFI and Aramark
PR Newswire - Thu Jul 03, 5:20AM CDT
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD), Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN), Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ), United Natural Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: UNFI) and Aramark (NYSE: ARMK). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.analystsreview.com/4417-100free.
Keurig to Serve Nestle Coffee in K-Cups - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 02, 4:45PM CDT
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (GMCR) and the U.S. division of Nestle, Nestle USA, have inked a multi-year agreement under which Nestle's Coffee-mate branded coffee with creamer will now be available in K-Cup packs for use on Keurig brewers.
2 Reasons Why Dunkin’ Brands Group Is Misunderstood
Chad Henage, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jul 02, 12:14PM CDT
If you say the words Dunkin' Donuts to most people east of the Mississippi, they immediately know the company. However, the parent Dunkin' Brands Group and its doughnut chain are far less known out west. The company plans on addressing this issue...
Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Month With Free Waffle Cone Offer And New OREO® 'N Cake Batter Flavor Of The Month
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 01, 8:30AM CDT
Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, is kicking off National Ice Cream Month today with a free waffle cone offer and a variety of delicious frozen treats featuring OREO® cookies, AMERICA'S FAVORITE COOKIE®. Running all National Ice Cream Month and through the end of the year, guests can upgrade their double scoop of ice cream with a free freshly-baked waffle cone, which is also the perfect complement to the new July Flavor of the Month, OREO® 'N Cake Batter. The new Flavor of the Month features cake-flavored ice cream, OREO® cookie pieces and a chocolate cake batter ribbon.
Dunkin' Donuts Launches "Crush the ColDD Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes" for Chance to Win a Luxury Suite at a New York Yankees or New York Mets Game
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 01, 8:16AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is swinging into July by giving New York Yankees and New York Mets fans in the Metro New York area the chance to win cool prizes, including tickets to a Luxury Suite at a Yankees or Mets game, through the Dunkin' Donuts "Crush the ColDD Instant Win Game & Sweepstakes."
Dunkin' Donuts Brews Special Summer Promotion With JetBlue Airways For 20 Percent Off Flights
PR Newswire - Tue Jul 01, 8:07AM CDT
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is soaring into summer by brewing a special promotion with JetBlue Airways to make coffee lovers' season much more uplifting. Dunkin' Donuts and JetBlue Airways announced that beginning today, anyone who purchases a 16-ounce bag of Dunkin' Donuts packaged coffee and/or one carton of Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup® packs can redeem a unique code for 20% off a ticket for any JetBlue flight.
Heads Up, Dunkin' Brands Investors: There May Be More Disappointment Ahead
Nickey Friedman, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jun 30, 11:33AM CDT
Two quick-service restaurant companies that are arguably joined at the hip when it comes to industrywide headwinds are Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Dunkin' Brands Group . Both saw their same-store sales walloped by the snowstorms this winter,...
A Summer Twist For The Taste Buds With Dunkin' Donuts' New Pretzel Twist
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 30, 9:00AM CDT
Summer is here and Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is celebrating the season with a special selection of new and returning menu items. Leading off, Dunkin' Donuts has a new twist for the taste buds, introducing the Pretzel Twist, featuring a traditional warm, soft pretzel twisted and sprinkled with salt. This delicious all-day option is perfect for on-the-go guests and pairs well with any of Dunkin' Donuts' iced beverages to stay cool throughout the summer months.