Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) is included among the 13 Best January Dividend Stocks to Invest in. Mizuho Sees Sales Upside at Darden (DRI), Flags Ongoing Commodity Cost Pressure On December 22, Mizuho analyst Nick Setyan raised the firm’s price target on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE:DRI) to $195 from $185 and kept a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its estimates after the company released earnings. Darden delivered some upside in same-store sales growth during fiscal Q2. That streng ...

BRADENTON, Fla., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: FWRG) (“First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today announced that Chris Tomasso, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mel Hope, Chief Financial Officer, will host a fireside chat at the 28th Annual ICR Conference on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The fireside chat will be available at https://investors.firstwatch.com in ...

Loyalty programs were once designed to thank customers for sticking around. This could include perks like free coffee, airline miles, or grocery discounts in exchange for repeat business. But that long-standing model of mutual benefit is rapidly disappearing. According to The Washington Post (1), these programs increasingly rely on a disturbing pattern called “surveillance pricing” where they collect data to create “individualized prices” — a tactic that may punish rather than reward consumer loyalty. M ...

公司核心战略与业绩 - 麦当劳在消费者压力影响客流的情况下 继续推进其扩张计划 管理层明确宏观逆风可能持续至2026年 但公司对其长期增长框架保持信心 强调严格的店铺开发和其对系统销售额的贡献 [1] - 新餐厅开业在支持系统整体表现方面扮演着越来越重要的角色 2025年第三季度 麦当劳报告全球系统销售额按固定汇率计算增长超过6% 管理层指出新店开发贡献的增加是重要驱动力 [2] - 与受价值感知和消费者情绪影响的客流增长不同 增量店铺增长提供了更可预测的收入来源 使系统能够在充满挑战的需求环境中通过扩大版图来复合销售额 [2] 国际市场扩张 - 国际市场仍是该战略的核心 尽管面临短期宏观压力 管理层重申了对中国市场的承诺 计划新开约1000家餐厅作为其持续发展计划的一部分 [3] - 公司继续强调在其国际业务板块进行有纪律的开发 优先考虑回报、运营一致性和长期品牌实力 而非激进加速 这种审慎的方法反映了对持久性的关注 确保扩张能增强系统整体经济效益而非引入波动性 [3] - 展望未来 麦当劳有望在2027年底前在全球达到50,000家餐厅 这强化了其发展雄心的规模 [4] 财务表现与估值 - 过去一年 麦当劳股价上涨3.8% 而同期行业指数下跌7.9% 同期 星巴克、Sweetgreen和Chipotle的股价分别下跌了9.8%、80.1%和36.2% [5] - 从估值角度看 麦当劳的远期市销率为7.65倍 高于行业平均的3.46倍 相比之下 星巴克、Sweetgreen和Chipotle的市销率分别为2.44倍、1.09倍和3.80倍 [9] - 市场对麦当劳2026年每股收益的共识预期在过去60天内有所下调 [10] 盈利预测 - 公司可能报告强劲的盈利 预测显示其2026年盈利将增长9.7% [12] - 相比之下 行业其他公司如Sweetgreen和Chipotle 2026年盈利预计将分别同比增长15.5%和4.7% 星巴克2026财年盈利预计将同比增长9.4% [12]

EL POLLO LOCO® LAUNCHES PROTEIN-PACKED DOUBLE POLLO SALADS: TWICE THE CHICKEN, ALL THE FLAVOR El Pollo Loco® Launches Protein-Packed Double Pollo Salads COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire–grilled chicken restaurant chain, is here to prove that eating better doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor. Introducing Double Pollo Salads: packed with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and double the fire-grilled chicken. “At El Pollo Loco, we’re always ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #cravings--New year, new goals, same iconic Jack flavor. As fans look for protein-packed options to kick off the New Year, Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is dialing up the crave with fresh takes on its Protein Bowls and Jack Wraps. Leading the lineup are Protein Bowls, including the fan-favorite Teriyaki Bowl and the debut of a bold new Fajita Bowl. Jack's Protein Bowls deliver up to 35 grams of protein, making it easier than ever to fuel busy days without sacrificing flavor. J. ...

A New Royal Offering Arrives, Packed with Value and Pepperoni LOS ANGELES, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Round Table Pizza, FAT Brands’ pizza franchise known for its commitment to quality and authenticity, is kicking off the new year in a royal way with its Triple Crown Pepperoni Pizza, loaded with triple the flavor and value. Available starting today through May 3, Round Table Pizza’s newest offering elevates its pepperoni game with three types of flavorful pepperonis topped to the edge, including the ...

Intouch Insight Pizza DELCO Report 2026 Intouch Insight Pizza DELCO Report 2026 Ottawa, Ontario, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intouch Insight, a leader in customer experience measurement, today released its 2026 Annual Pizza Delivery and Carryout Study, shedding light on the competitive landscape of the pizza industry. The study confirms that food quality stands as the most significant driver of overall satisfaction, a trend that is leveling the playing field for mid-sized chains competing against ...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, IHOP is officially flipping the script on fantasy football heartbreak. Inspired by the viral "last-place punishment†trend, IHOP is turning defeat into delicious fun with its 24-Hour Challenge powered by Bottomless Pancakes for all guests to enjoy. Starting Monday, January 5, fans nationwide can score free Bottomless Pancakes with the purchase of select Breakfast Combos, making every play a win. For years, fantasy football leagues across the country hav. ...

PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Calling all cheese lovers! Applebee's sizzlin' start to the New Year just got cheesier with the NEW O-M-Cheese Burger, a delicious burger served over queso and melted cheese in a sizzlin' skillet for $11.99.* Plus, for a limited time, guests can melt into the moment with the NEW O-M-Cheese Burger and the Fiesta Lime Chicken paired with an appetizer or two side salads as part of Applebee's signature 2 for $25 Menu.** Served in a sizzling skillet of molten queso. ...