Fast Casual Buzz Drives A Big Week For Restaurants
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Apr 24, 2:40PM CDT
The past week marked a juncture of sorts in the restaurant trade. Industry heavyweight McDonald's (MCD) announced what appears to be an extensive restructuring plan. Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), flagship of the game-changing fast-casual...
WFM: 49.63 (+1.38), SHAK: 68.53 (+5.80), RRGB: 83.32 (+1.41), PNRA: 184.36 (+1.67), HABT: 34.51 (+0.56), BWLD: 180.50 (+1.84), EAT: 57.59 (+0.23), PLKI: 59.22 (+2.06), DRI: 67.01 (+1.20), DENN: 11.69 (+0.05), JACK: 93.88 (-0.44), SBUX: 51.84 (+2.41), ZOES: 34.67 (+0.83), DNKN: 54.03 (+2.52), CBRL: 142.08 (+0.67), SONC: 30.83 (-0.21), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), CAKE: 52.98 (+0.56), CMG: 637.50 (+1.90), MCD: 98.74 (+1.74), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73), LOCO: 28.00 (unch), RUTH: 15.38 (-0.02), YUM: 87.10 (+3.03)
The pizza and donut trade hits a higher gear
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 10:33AM CDT
RAVE: 15.21 (+1.01), DNKN: 54.03 (+2.52), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73), KKD: 19.34 (+0.48)
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2015 Results on May 6, 2015
GlobeNewswire - Fri Apr 24, 9:28AM CDT
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. ("Papa Murphy's"
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Exclusive: Yum! Brands, Inc. SVP Jonathan Blum on Pizza Hut's Biggest Challenge
Steve Symington, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 24, 7:08AM CDT
When Yum! Brands announced first-quarter 2015 results earlier this week, there was plenty to like about the fast-food giant's report. After all, Yum!'s KFC Division system sales climbed 8%, helped by 2% unit growth and 5% same-store sales growth....
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73), YUM: 87.10 (+3.03)
Pizza stocks rip gains after stellar Domino's quarter
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Apr 23, 9:42AM CDT
RAVE: 15.21 (+1.01), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), PZZA: 65.21 (+0.70), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73)
Papa Murphy's: Do Not Bet Your House On This One (Again)
Alexander Valtsev - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Apr 23, 8:40AM CDT
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Small Is Hot: Will Strong Dollar Help These 3 IPOs?
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 3:35PM CDT
Small caps seem to have an edge in the current stock market. The chart on Page A7 comparing small-cap growth funds vs. big-cap growth funds shows a solid advantage for small caps. The small-cap Russell 2000 confirms the trend. The 2000 is up about 5%...
HASI: 19.00 (-0.02), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), PAYC: 32.91 (-0.14)
Will McDonald's (MCD) Disappoint Q1 Earnings on Comps? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Apr 20, 1:00PM CDT
Oak Brook-based quick service chain McDonald's Corp. (MCD) is set to report first-quarter 2015 results on Apr 22.
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), HABT: 34.51 (+0.56), MCD: 98.74 (+1.74), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73)
Papa Murphy's Strengthens Board of Directors
GlobeNewswire - Wed Apr 15, 4:26PM CDT
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRSH) the world's leading take 'n' bake pizza franchise, today announced that Jean M. Birch, Rob Weisberg and Jeffrey B. Welch have been appointed as independent members of its Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2015. The appointments replace both Thomas H. Lee and Achi Yaffe, who have resigned from the Board, as well as increase the Board size by one seat.
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Are This Pizza Hut Franchisee's Results a Warning for Yum! Brands Investors?
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Apr 03, 9:00AM CDT
Pizza Hut was hoping a DIY pie would have consumers grabbing slices of pizza by the handful but that may not be happening. Photo: Pizza Hut Pizza Hut launched a major menu makeover last November that was designed to make the brand more relevant...
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), PZZA: 65.21 (+0.70), CMG: 637.50 (+1.90), MCD: 98.74 (+1.74), DPZ: 113.96 (+4.73), BWLD: 180.50 (+1.84), YUM: 87.10 (+3.03), WEN: 10.71 (+0.10)
Papa Murphy's Slices More Personalized Mobile Messaging Campaigns
Marketwired - Thu Apr 02, 2:00AM CDT
Waterfall, a leading cloud mobile messaging platform today announced it is powering enhanced mobile marketing campaigns for more than 1,400 U.S. locations of Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRSH), the world's leading take 'n' bake pizza franchise.
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Papa Murphy's Partners With Urban Gleaners to Fight Hunger
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 30, 8:09AM CDT
Take 'n' Bake Pizza Chain to Donate $5,000
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Papa Murphy's Strengthens Southeast Presence
GlobeNewswire - Mon Mar 30, 8:09AM CDT
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:FRSH), the world's leading take 'n' bake pizza franchise, today announced plans to strengthen and grow its presence in the Southeast. The Company, which currently has over 1,400 locations in 38 states, recently completed acquisitions of existing Papa Murphy's franchise stores in Knoxville, TN as a springboard for further expansion throughout the Southeast.
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)
Stocks Off Morning Lows; Red Hat Up On Earnings
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Mar 26, 11:10AM CDT
Stocks were off their session lows but still in the red near Thursday's midpoint amid conflict in the Middle East. The Nasdaq pared a 1% loss to 0.3%. The S&P 500 cut a 0.8% deficit to 0.1%. The Dow Jones industrial average was also off 0.1%. Volume...
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), RHT: 76.83 (-0.02), SCMP: 21.09 (-0.31), FRGI: 54.90 (-4.19)
Papa Murphy's Holdings (FRSH) Catches Eye: Stock Up 5.8% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 26, 8:04AM CDT
Papa Murphy's Holdings, Inc. (FRSH) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 6% on the day.
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), BJRI: 49.52 (-3.92)
Stock Market Sell-Off: Biotechs, Chips Hardest Hit
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 25, 3:44PM CDT
Stocks were pummeled Wednesday, with leading stocks bearing the brunt of the damage and the Nasdaq waving at least a temporary goodbye to the territory around the 5000 level. An added round of selling in the final hour sent the indexes to the lows of...
BIIB: 401.71 (-28.57), LCI: 67.40 (unch), SWKS: 93.39 (-2.43), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), XOM: 86.97 (-0.57), KRFT: 87.57 (-0.81), CVX: 109.87 (-0.10), AVGO: 119.50 (-4.57)
Market Sell-Off Gets Worse; Biotechs, Chips Get Whacked
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 25, 12:39PM CDT
Stocks took another leg down Wednesday afternoon, with biotechs and chips -- which had been big winners in recent months -- among the hardest hit. The Nasdaq slumped 1.7%, putting it on pace for the biggest drop since March 10. The NYSE ARCA Biotech...
CAVM: 65.63 (-4.51), LCI: 67.40 (unch), QRVO: 70.12 (-3.15), SWKS: 93.39 (-2.43), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), KRFT: 87.57 (-0.81), AVGO: 119.50 (-4.57)
Losses Build For Stocks; Papa Murphy's Bucks Weakness
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Mar 25, 11:05AM CDT
Stocks worsened and were at session lows near Wednesday's midday. The Nasdaq dropped 0.8%, hurt by losses in biotechs and chips. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones industrial average and the S&P 500 were off 0.3% and 0.2%, respectively. Trade was running...
BIIB: 401.71 (-28.57), SONC: 30.83 (-0.21), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), TWTR: 50.82 (-0.59)
Stocks Finish Moderately Lower As Volume Rises
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Mar 24, 3:44PM CDT
Stocks gave up morning gains to finish moderately lower as the Nasdaq dipped below 5000. Volume ran higher on both exchanges, according to preliminary data. The Nasdaq dropped 0.3%. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones industrial average gave up 0.6% in the...
ABMD: 68.83 (-0.74), FSLR: 63.43 (-1.32), SONC: 30.83 (-0.21), FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27), HDS: 33.50 (-0.15)
A little Southeast cooking propels Papa Murphy's
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Mar 24, 2:19PM CDT
FRSH: 17.66 (-0.27)