Final Glance: Restaurant companies
AP - Tue Jul 29, 5:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top restaurant companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Why Darden's Troubles Aren't Over Despite CEO's Departure
at The Street - Tue Jul 29, 2:14PM CDT
Restaurant chain is in a long-term free-fall and may have trouble attracting a top executive
Midday Glance: Restaurant companies
AP - Tue Jul 29, 12:30PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top restaurant companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
Early Glance: Restaurant companies
AP - Tue Jul 29, 10:28AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top restaurant companies are up at 10 a.m.:
Millennials' Vices: Where Do Young Americans Spend the Most Money on Guilty Pleasures?
Business Wire - Tue Jul 29, 9:00AM CDT
Level Money, the mobile-first financial services company, today released a national report revealing how Millennials spend money on their guilty pleasures. Level Money was designed for Millennials, and the company has deep insight into their financial habits and needs. The report analyzes spending activity during the first half of 2014. The results provide an important look into the spending behaviors of Americans aged 18 to 35, specifically how they spend their hard-earned money across popular "vices" in the categories of coffee, alcohol and fast food.
Hold The Mayo, But Not The Innovation: Wendy's(R) Extends Partnership with Applied Predictive Technologies for Test & Learn Management System™
PRWeb - Tue Jul 29, 8:33AM CDT
Over recent months, consumers have enjoyed an incredible amount of innovation as QSRs continue to develop creative menu items, redesign restaurants, and implement new technologies. From Donut Sandwiches to Pretzel Cheeseburgers to healthier French Fries, foodies and fast food lovers alike have had their appetites whetted and their minds blown. But, have these new strategies led to increased profits? With the demand for data-driven innovation at an all-time high, Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) announced today that The Wendy's(R) Company, the world's third-largest quick-service hamburger company, has extended its partnership and will continue licensing APT's Test & Learn software for another three years. Wendy's(R) will use the software to test strategic initiatives in menu changes, remodels, marketing, pricing, and operations across its system of more than 6,500 company and franchise-operated restaurants. Wendy's(R) is one of dozens of industry-leading restaurant organizations across four continents that license APT's software, including Starbucks, SUBWAY, Panera, Costa, and McDonald's APMEA.
The Buccini/Pollin Group Announces First Two Starbucks in Wilmington, Delaware to Open in the Nemours Building and Near The Residences at Harlan Flats
PRWeb - Tue Jul 29, 6:18AM CDT
The Buccini/Pollin Group (BPG) is proud to announce that two Starbucks(R) stores will open soon in Wilmington, Delaware. This marks the international retailer's double-debut in the city with one location in the downtown area and one on the riverfront across from The Residences at Harlan Flats. The downtown location will open in October 2014 in BPG's Nemours Building, one of Wilmington's premier downtown office buildings and home to LuxiaSuites, Wilmington's newly remodeled corporate extended-stay apartments. This will be Starbucks' first venture into the city, offering the city's more than 60,000 daily workers a chance to enjoy the Starbucks Experience.
McDonald's Japan to strengthen checks on chicken
By YURI KAGEYAMA - AP - Tue Jul 29, 5:02AM CDT
TOKYO (AP) — McDonald's in Japan is increasing its checks on chicken from vendors in China and Thailand after allegations a Chinese supplier sold expired chicken. It says the scare will hurt its earnings.
The Smart Cube Releases Research and Analysis on the Impact of Climate Change on the Global Economy and Solutions to Help Mitigate Future Losses
PRWeb - Tue Jul 29, 4:55AM CDT
The Smart Cube, a global professional services firm specializing in custom research and analytics, today announced the release of a comprehensive research and analysis study on the impact of natural disasters due to climate change on the global economy. The study also examines specific markets and industries impacted, those most and least vulnerable and those most prepared for future losses. Also, the study offers solutions to help markets and organizations mitigate future losses. The Smart Cube has conducted over 900 risk management and analysis projects for major global organizations since 2009.
McDonalds Asia Says Goodbye to Big Mac on Meat Supplier Recall
at The Street - Mon Jul 28, 3:22PM CDT
OSI Group launches into damage control in China's recent health food scare
Stock Market News for July 28, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 28, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks settled in the red on Friday following Amazon’s dismal quarterly results and Visa’s disappointing full-year revenue forecast
5 Rocket Stocks to Buy for August Gains
at The Street - Mon Jul 28, 8:55AM CDT
These stocks have both short-term gain catalysts and longer-term growth prospects.
July 28 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Mon Jul 28, 6:43AM CDT
U.S. stock futures were down slightly this morning, on mixed European stock trading and the promise of a big earnings week.
Meat supplier: China unit fell short of standards
By JOE McDONALD - AP - Mon Jul 28, 5:32AM CDT
BEIJING (AP) — A U.S. meat supplier said Monday a Chinese subsidiary embroiled in a safety scandal fell short of its requirements for maintaining high standards.
World Cup Should Give Buffalo Wild Wings A Q2 Lift
at Investor's Business Daily - Sun Jul 27, 7:02AM CDT
Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) likely will serve up its fifth straight quarter of double-digit sales and earnings growth when it reports Q2 financial results late Tuesday, helped by lower commodity costs and strong traffic trends during the FIFA World...
Here's How McDonald's Plans to Get Itself Back on Track
John-Erik Koslosky, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 26, 7:30AM CDT
McDonald's struggles continue, with the company reporting disappointing second-quarter numbers Tuesday. The Golden Arches have had a tough time finding traction in the U.S., with yet another quarter that lacked any growth in same-store sales....
Coca-Cola, SeaWorld, and Starbucks: 3 Companies on The Move
William Bias, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 26, 7:00AM CDT
The past couple of weeks revealed some interesting news about beverage giant Coca-Cola , restaurant chain Starbucks , and theme park and entertainment company SeaWorld . Let's check out the latest moves and see what Foolish investors can take...