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		<title>(BKC) Burger King Holdings to be Bought by 3G Capital</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), the world’s second-largest hamburger chain after McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (MCD), announced that it is being acquired by a private investment firm 3G Capital for $24 per share, or $4.0 billion Incorporatedluding the debt of the company. The offer price is at a 46% premium to the share price before the speculation of buyout talks in the market on Wednesday. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2010. As per the agreement, Burger King&#8217;s Chairman and CEO John Chidsey will become co-chairman of the board in the new company, and 3G Capital’s Managing Partner Alex Behring will be the other co-chairman. For the second time in less than a decade, Burger King is going private. In 2002, Burger King was acquired by private ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Stock Market News for September 3, 2010 &#8211; Market News</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stocks added to the gains from the previous session after better-than-expected retail and housing numbers helped boost confidence in the economy. However, caution ahead of today’s monthly payroll data restrained traders from making big moves. As traders chose to play it safe, volume dipped sharply. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 51 points, or 0.5%, to 10,320.10. The blue-chip average had jumped 254 points on Wednesday on better-than-expected manufacturing reports in China and the U.S. The Standard &#38; Poor&#8217;s 500 index advanced 10 points, or 0.9%, to 1,090.10, while the Nasdaq composite index climbed 23.17, or 1.1%, to 2,200.01. On the New York Stock Exchange, about two stocks advanced in price for everyone that fell. Since employment, housing and consumer spending have been the areas that have had the greatest ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKC) Burger King Holdings Soars on Buyout Talk</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/02/bkc-burger-king-holdings-soars-on-buyout-talk/50174</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:41:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) shares jumped 16.7% to $19.19 on Wednesday pre-market trading, on the news that the company is in talks with potential buyers. The two interested parties can be a British private-equity firm 3i Group Plc, and a private investment firm 3G Capital Management. One potential candidate 3i Group Plc confirmed that it is not in discussion with the Miami-based company Burger King. However, the status of the talks is unclear with the other suitor and Burger King has not yet commented on this issue. Till date, market capitalization of Burger King is $2.6 billion while its enterprise value is $3.2 billion. Founded in 1954, the company is not new to private equity takeover. In 2002, Burger King was acquired by private equity funds controlled by TPG Capital, ]]></description>
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		<title>(BHP) Company News Summary for August 24, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/24/bhp-company-news-summary-for-august-24-2010/49148</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:16:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) reported second quarter earnings one cent better than Zacks expectations at 48 cents per share, as inline revenues climbed 5.2% to $1.14 billion • Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) posted second quarter earnings of 80 cents, below Zacks estimates of 82 cents, on revenues of $3.93 billion, below Zacks expectations of $3.94 billion • Burger King (NYSE:BKC) released fiscal fourth quarter earnings of 36 cents a share, above Zacks estimates of 34 cents, on revenues of $623 million, off estimates of $639 million • Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL) reported second quarter earnings of 52 cents, above Zacks projections by 3 cents, as revenues grew 147.2% to $370.8 million, up from Zacks estimates of $339 million • While BHP Billiton (NYSE:BHP) continued to consider themselves the biggest boys in the Potash (NYSE:POT) pile, suitors for the ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Stock Market News for August 24, 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/24/ba-stock-market-news-for-august-24-2010/49147</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[U.S. stocks dropped on Monday as economic worries prevailed over early-morning enthusiasm resulting from Hewlett’s Packard’s bid for 3Par. The takeover tussle for 3Par sent technology shares almost to the bottom of the decliners’ list as investors rushed to safe havens and defensive stocks. Hewlett-Packard’s (NYSE:HPQ) shares fell 2% after the computer maker offered to buy data storage company 3Par (NYSE:PAR), rivaling a prior offer from Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL). All stock indexes fell on the day, led by a 0.9% drop in tech-heavy Nasdaq. H.P. said it will pay $1.6 billion for 3Par. The Dow industrials, up 91 points at one time, closed with a loss of 39 points, or 0.4%, at 10174.41. The broader S&#38;P 500-stock index fell more than 4 points, or nearly 0.4%, to 1067.36. On the ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s Group Announces Expansion in Russia</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/11/wen-wendysarbys-group-announces-expansion-in-russia/47662</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, has set its eyes on the Russian market for growth. The Russian market is one of the fastest growing markets; thereby enabling Wendy’s/Arby’s to benefit considerably from its long-term growth opportunities. Just before its second-quarter earnings, Wendy’s/Arby’s announced that through its subsidiary Wendy’s/Arby’s International it has signed an agreement with local franchisee Wenrus Restaurant Group Limited, to open 180 dual-branded Wendy&#8217;s and Arby&#8217;s restaurants in Russia over the next 10 years. Wenrus is an affiliate of Food Service Capital, one of the largest players in the Russian hospitality industry. Food Service Capital runs 28 restaurants in Russia, the Ukraine and Britain Incorporatedluding Goodman Steak Houses. Wendy&#8217;s/Arby’s has limited presence in the international markets, which offers ample ]]></description>
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		<title>(SSS) Restaurant Industry Review &#8211; August 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/05/sss-restaurant-industry-review-august-2010-industry-outlook/46858</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second half of 2010 should continue to bring gradual improvements to restaurant industry fundamentals. The industry faced extremely tough challenges through the end of 2009 due to the economic turmoil that resulted in weak labor and tight credit markets, resulting in lower discretionary spending. Riding on the back of a slowly reviving U.S. economy and the consequent rise in comparable-store sales along with a drop in costs, restaurant operators posted improved results in the first half of 2010. We expect the companies to continue delivering better numbers for the remainder of 2010 compared to the year-earlier period. Restaurants have been trying to win back cash-conscious guests who have been reluctant to shell out more disposable income, preferring to dine at home or spend less per meal. Eateries are tweaking ]]></description>
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		<title>(CKR) CKE Restaurants Shareholders Approve Merger with Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/03/ckr-cke-restaurants-shareholders-approve-merger-with-columbia-lake-acquisition-holdings/42251</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:22:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKE Restaurants Inc. (CKR), the quick-service restaurant operator, announced recently that its shareholders have unanimously voted for its merger with Columbia Lake Acquisition Holdings Inc., an affiliate of Apollo Management VII, L.P. (&#8220;Apollo&#8221;). Apollo is a leading global alternative asset manager. As per the agreement, CKE stockholders will receive $12.55 in cash for each share of the company they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.0 billion Incorporatedluding refinancing of the company&#8217;s debt. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The completion of transaction is subject to regulatory approval. After the completion of the transaction, CKE will become a private company, wholly owned by an affiliate of Apollo Global Management. The company terminated its previous agreement with Thomas H. Lee ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s Beats The Street by a Penny</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/17/wen-wendysarbys-beats-the-street-by-a-penny/37304</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN) recently posted first-quarter 2010 results that topped Zacks expectations on the back of the Wendy&#8217;s brand, but continues to be hurt by sluggish sales at its Arby&#8217;s restaurants, making the recovery difficult for the restaurant chain. The quarterly earnings came in at 2 cents a share compared to 1 cent in the prior-year quarter, and a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, the company posted a quarterly loss of 1 cent a share, an improvement over a loss of 2 cents in the year-ago quarter. Wendy’s/Arby’s Group has undertaken a massive remodeling program, and is also investing to improve Wendy&#8217;s breakfast line-up and expand Arby&#8217;s value for menu offerings to drive traffic and improve sales. Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, which ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Report Shows Sales on the Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/11/mcd-mcdonalds-report-shows-sales-on-the-rise-2/36790</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 22:08:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales are on the rise. Although diners are now becoming more comfortable spending as the economy eases, but are still seeking value menu offerings. The fast food restaurant operator has witnessed an uptrend across its domestic and international markets. Global comparable-store sales climbed 4.9% in April 2010 compared to an increase of 6.9% in the same month last year. McDonald’s opined that system-wide sales at worldwide restaurants surged 10.3% in the month under review. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales softened to 6.4%. The world&#8217;s largest hamburger chain, McDonald’s, said that the new menu offerings, which include value-based drinks, frappes, Chicken McNuggets and the McCafe premium coffee line-up, have helped boost the U.S. comparable-store sales. The company also began offering its ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Reports Earnings and Sales Jump</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/21/mcd-mcdonalds-reports-earnings-and-sales-jump/34486</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) has posted robust first-quarter 2010 results, driven by value offerings and premium products and a rise in comparable-store sales across all regions, sending the stock up 31 cents or 0.4% to $70.65 in pre-market trading. The quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, excluding one-time items, outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 96 cents, and surged 24% from 83 cents posted in the prior-year quarter. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at $1.00 per share, up 15% from 87 cents delivered in the year-ago quarter. The world&#8217;s largest hamburger chain, McDonald’s said that revenue for the quarter climbed 10% to $5,610.1 million and increased 4% in constant currencies, reflecting comparable-store sales growth and expansion, partially offset by the impact of the refranchising strategy in ]]></description>
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		<title>(CKR) CKE Restaurants&#8217; Sales Decline</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/01/ckr-cke-restaurants-sales-decline/32573</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:22:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKE Restaurants Inc. (CKR), the quick-service restaurant operator, recently posted dismal sales results at its company-owned locations for the four-week period ended March 22, 2010. The sluggish economic environment, heavy job losses and raging discount wars among fast-food chains such as McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Burger King Holdings (BKC) and Yum! Brands (YUM) to lure budget-constrained consumers continue to hurt CKE’s same-store sales. The operator of Carl&#8217;s Jr. and Hardee&#8217;s fast food chain said that blended same-store sales dipped 4.1% for the period, compared with a fall of 2.7% witnessed in the prior-year period. Same-store sales at Carl&#8217;s Jr. restaurants continues to struggle, tumbling 7.6% for the four-week period ended March 22 following the drop of 7% in the year-ago period. The fall was due to the chain’s high exposure to ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKC) Burger King Holding&#8217;s Sales Dip</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/10/bkc-burger-king-holdings-sales-dip/30250</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), the second largest hamburger chain, hinted that adverse weather conditions in the Central and Eastern part of the U.S. dragged down the U.S. &#38; Canada segment comparable sales. Comparable sales for the segment dropped 8.2% in the two-month period ended February 28, 2010, versus an increase of 3.1% in the prior-year period due to the presence of 75% of the segment’s company- and franchise-owned restaurants in the affected region. Miami, Florida-based Burger King notified that bad weather hurt the U.S. &#38; Canada segment’s comparable sales metric by about 3%. Although some signs of improvement in sales and traffic were witnessed in the first week of March, Burger King has forecasted a fall in third-quarter 2010 revenue, company restaurant margin and income from operations from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Report Shows Sales on the Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/09/mcd-mcdonalds-report-shows-sales-on-the-rise/30162</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales are on the rise. After climbing 2.6% in January 2010, comparable sales rose 4.8% in February, led by sales growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) segments. However, sales in the U.S. remain weak amid heavy job losses, economic conditions, and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure budget-constrained consumers. The company, which faces stiff competition from Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WEN) and Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) said that the U.S. comparable sales inched up 0.6% in February (versus a 2.8% increase last year for the comparable month) helped by a strong demand for the Olympic-themed Chicken McNugget, $1 breakfast value menu and McCafe beverages. In Europe, comparable sales climbed 5.4% in February (versus a 0.2% decline ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s Group&#8217;s Earnings Beat Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/05/wen-wendysarbys-groups-earnings-beat-estimates/29875</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:39:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN), the third largest fast-food restaurant operator, recently reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 results. The quarterly earnings of 7 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3 cents, and rose 40% from 5 cents a share delivered in the prior-year quarter. In the third and second quarters of 2009, WEN&#8217;s earnings were in line with the consensus estimate. However, in the first quarter, earnings missed the consensus estimate by 66.7%. On a reported basis, the company delivered a quarterly loss of 3 cents a share, a substantial improvement from a loss of 84 cents posted in the year-ago quarter. Wendy’s/Arby’s Group has undertaken a massive remodeling program, and is also investing to improve Wendy&#8217;s breakfast line-up and expand Arby&#8217;s Value Menu offerings to drive traffic and ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald’s Corporation Reports Sales Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/11/mcd-mcdonald%e2%80%99s-corporation-reports-sales-rise/27781</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:44:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales for January 2010 showed a sluggish growth of 2.6% as against a rise of 7.1% in the same month last year, exposing its sensitivity to heavy job losses, economic conditions, and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure consumers. The company faces stiff competition from Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN) and Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM). However, these quick-service operators are faring better than casual dining restaurant chains, such as Cosi Inc. (COSI) and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB), as cash-strapped consumers are trading towards fast-food centers due to their cheaper dining options. System-wide sales at McDonald’s worldwide restaurants climbed 9.1% in January. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales dipped to 4.3%. In the United ]]></description>
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		<title>(YUM) China Helps Yum! Brands Beat Expectations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:16:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The operator of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC fast food chains, Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), recently reported fourth-quarter 2009 results that modestly surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of commodity deflation, lower costs and growth across China and International divisions. Results were offset by a sluggish performance in the U.S. division. Yum!’s quarterly earnings of 50 cents a share exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 48 cents, and was up 4 cents from the prior-year quarter. For fiscal year 2009, earnings came in at $2.17, a penny above the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and climbed 13% year-over-year, comfortably surpassing the company’s annual earnings growth target of 10%. Results were buoyed by a record number of restaurants opened in mainland China and internationally. Management hinted at achieving its annual ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKC) Burger King Holdings&#8217; Profit Climbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the macroeconomic headwinds faced by Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), the second largest hamburger chain after McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), its second-quarter 2010 profit climbed 13% year-over-year to $50.2 million on the heels of &#8220;Value Menu&#8221; offerings and favorable currency movements. Consequently, the shares of Burger King rose about 6.5% on an overall down day in the market as of mid-day Thursday. Zacks Consensus versus Quarterly Earnings Burger King’s quarterly earnings of 37 cents a share comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 34 cents, and rose 12% from 33 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. In the last 7 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has fallen about 3% with 2 out of 20 analysts covering the stock lowering their estimates substantially. Burger King’s quarterly earnings outperformed the Zacks Consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKC) Burger King Set To Beef Up &#8211; Just Not Enough To Tempt Us</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/30/bkc-burger-king-set-to-beef-up-just-not-enough-to-tempt-us/26508</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Tony Daltorio, Investment U Research Friday, January 29, 2010 Burger King Holdings (NYSE: BKC) just can’t hold up to the competition. McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) easily wins out on size alone, with its 31,000 restaurants raking in $23 billion in sales around the world, nearly ten times the amount that Burger King’s 12,000 locations bring in. With revamped restaurants and healthier menus, McDonald’s has watched its sales climb and its market share rise to 47% over the last few years. Burger King, on the other hand, can only claim 14% market share, a limited menu and an unsurprising sales slide, not to mention some of the oldest restaurants in the U.S. fast food industry. Naturally, the company’s shares have slipped about 17% to near $18 over the past 12 months, ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Corporation&#8217;s Earnings Jump</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/23/mcd-mcdonalds-corporations-earnings-jump/25753</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:45:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) reported robust fourth-quarter 2009 results driven by effective cost control, value offerings and premium products, and a rise in comparable-store sales across all regions. McDonald’s quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share, excluding one-time items, surged 18% from 87 cents posted in the prior-year quarter, and outdid the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. On a reported basis Incorporatedluding one-time items, earnings came in at $1.11 per share, up 28% from year-ago quarter. The company&#8217;s shares were up 13 cents, or 0.21%, to $63.33 in pre-market trading. The world&#8217;s largest hamburger chain, McDonald’s said that revenue for the quarter climbed 7% to $5,973.4 million; and increased 2% in constant currencies reflecting positive comparable-store sales and expansion, partially offset by the impact of the refranchising strategy in certain major ]]></description>
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		<title>(RUTH) Ruth’s Hospitality Group&#8217;s Sales Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/05/ruth-ruth%e2%80%99s-hospitality-groups-sales-fall/24188</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:38:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH), one of the leading upscale dining restaurant operators, recently posted lower-than-expected preliminary fourth-quarter 2009 sales results, sending its shares down 4.1% to $2.32 in after-hours trading, after closing at $2.42 per share on Monday, up 15.8% from the previous day. Based in Heathrow, Florida, Ruth’s company-owned restaurant sales fell 10.5% to $83.7 million from $93.5 million posted in the prior-year quarter. The Zacks Consensus Sales Estimate for the quarter was $89 million. The adjustment for sales discounts in the quarter was $2.1 million compared to $3 million in the year-ago quarter. The parent of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Mitchell’s Steakhouse and Cameron’s Steakhouse concepts, hinted at some stability in the sales environment. The company also notified that although sales volume has fallen ]]></description>
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		<title>(RUTH) Ruth’s Hospitality Group Improves Financial Position</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. (RUTH), the operator of upscale casual-dining chains, in order to improve its financial position and flexibility has taken prudent steps to raise $69.7 million through a stock sale to a private equity firm, a right offering to existing shareholders and the sale of its headquarters building. The parent of Ruth’s Chris Steak House agreed to issue $25 million of newly-created Series A 10% Convertible Preferred Stock, to Bruckmann, Rosser, Sherrill &#38; Co. Management LP, a New York private-equity firm. The company, which operates more than 150 company and franchisee owned locations worldwide, targets gross proceeds of $35 million through a rights offering to shareholders. Ruth’s Hospitality also successfully completed the sale of its corporate headquarters for net proceeds of approximately $9.7 million, which were used to ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Opens Store in Singapore</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/16/wen-wendy%e2%80%99sarby%e2%80%99s-group-opens-store-in-singapore/23017</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:21:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WEN), one of the leading quick-service restaurant companies, announced the opening of its first franchise restaurant in Singapore. The restaurant was opened in Lau Pa Sat Festival Market. The company plans to open 35 Wendy’s restaurants in Singapore over the next decade. These restaurants will be opened by the Kopitiam Group, the largest food service management company in Singapore. The company signed the franchise agreement with the Group in May 2009. The opening of restaurants in Singapore marks a significant step taken by the company to increase its presence in other emerging global markets. Wendy&#8217;s has outlined a multi-year turnaround plan to improve restaurant operating margins, reinvigorate brands, revitalize comparable-store sales and expand internationally. Management foresees strategic growth opportunities for both Wendy’s and Arby’s brands, and believes ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Will Exit Japanese Market</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/14/wen-wendy%e2%80%99sarby%e2%80%99s-group-will-exit-japanese-market/22716</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:17:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group Inc. (WEN), one of the leading quick-service restaurant companies, recently declared that it will not renew its agreement with its Japanese franchisee, Zensho Co Ltd, after both of them failed to reach an amicable solution on the development of Wendy’s brand in Japan. The contract, which expires on Dec 31, 2009, will result in the closure of 71 outlets by the end of the year. Most of these restaurants are located in and around Tokyo. However, the shutdown of these stores will not have a significant impact on the company’s results. Zensho Co Ltd, a large food retailer, said that it would now concentrate on its other businesses, such as its Sukiya beef bowl chain. In fiscal year ended Mar 2009, Wendy&#8217;s in Japan generated $70 million (6.2 ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Prepares to Launch its Breakfast Dollar Menu</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/14/mcd-mcdonalds-prepares-to-launch-its-breakfast-dollar-menu/22719</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), the world&#8217;s largest hamburger chain, will kick start its breakfast Dollar Menu across the United States early next month to revamp its breakfast sales, which have slowed considerably. Heavy job losses, economic downturn, and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure cash-strapped consumers have taken their toll on its breakfast sales. The breakfast dollar menu will include five items – two sausage sandwiches, a sausage burrito, a 12-ounce coffee and a hash brown. McDonald’s will also start offering Mac Snack Wrap for a suggested price of $1.49. Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), the second largest fast food hamburger chain, and Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM), that owns, operates, and franchises major fast food concepts such as KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, also offer similar value items. ]]></description>
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		<title>($CKR) CKE Restaurants Misses Earnings Estimates Sales Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/11/ckr-cke-restaurants-misses-earnings-estimates-sales-fall/22615</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKR) recently reported third-quarter 2010 results amid a crumbling economy, plagued by heavy job losses and waning consumer discretionary spending. The quarterly earnings of 15 cents a share (excluding mark-to-market adjustments), missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, but remained flat compared to the prior-year quarter. On a reported basis, earnings came in at 11 cents a share, up 10% from 10 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. The operator of Carl&#8217;s Jr. and Hardee&#8217;s fast food chain continues to experience fall in the top-line. After declining 4.2% and 4.7% in the first and second quarters of 2010, total revenue tumbled 3.7% to $324.2 million in the quarter dragged down by a fall in same-store sales. The weak economy continues to hurt same-store sales, which fell ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Corporation&#8217;s Sales Barely Rise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/09/mcd-mcdonalds-corporations-sales-barely-rise/22347</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales for November 2009 showed sluggish growth of 0.7% as against a rise of 7.7% in the same month last year, exposing its sensitivity to rising unemployment, the economic downturn and the discount war among fast-food chains to lure consumers. The company faces stiff competition from Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN) and Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM). However, these quick-service operators are faring better than casual dining restaurant chains, such as Cosi Inc. (COSI) and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB), as cash-strapped consumers are trading towards fast-food centers due to relatively cheap dining options. System-wide sales at McDonald’s worldwide restaurants climbed 10.1% in November. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales dipped to 2.3%. In the United States, ]]></description>
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		<title>(YUM) Yum Brands Confirms 2009 Earnings Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM), the parent of the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut fast-food chains, reiterated its fiscal 2009 earnings per share growth forecast of 12%, excluding one-time items, helped by commodity deflation, lower effective tax rate and the addition of 1,400 new units in China and other international markets. Louisville, Kentucky-based quick service restaurant operator also said that it expects comparable-store sales to fall 3% in mainland China, 1% in Yum Restaurants International (YRI) and 8% in the U.S in fourth-quarter 2009. For fiscal 2009, management expects system sales growth of 9% in mainland China and 5% in YRI (excluding foreign currency translation). Comparable-store sales are expected to drop 4% in the U.S. Yum! expects the weak consumer environment to persist in fiscal 2010, and comparable-store sales to ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Corporation Outdoing Rivals</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:32:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales for the month of October 2009 showed a sluggish growth of 3.3% as against the rise of 8.2% in the same month last year, exposing its sensitivity to rising unemployment, economic downturn, and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure consumers. The company faces stiff competition from Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC), Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN) and Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM). However, these quick-service operators are faring better than casual dining restaurant chains, such as Cosi Inc. (COSI) and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB), as cash-strapped consumers are trading towards fast-food centers due to relative cheap dining options. System-wide sales at McDonald’s worldwide restaurants climbed 10.3% for the month of October. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales dipped ]]></description>
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		<title>(WEN) Wendy’s-Arby’s Group Reports Earnings Meeting Consensus</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/09/wen-wendy%e2%80%99sarby%e2%80%99s-group-reports-earnings-meeting-consensus/20041</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, Inc. (WEN), the third largest fast-food restaurant operator, recently reported third-quarter 2009 results. The quarterly earnings of 6 cents a share were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company had reported a loss of 14 cents in the prior-year quarter, excluding income from discontinued operations. Lower commodity prices and cost-cutting initiatives have driven earnings. Consolidated revenue surged 191% year-on-year to $903.2 million due to Wendy’s merger, which added 6,608 restaurants as of Sep 27, 2009, and contributed $613.5 million in total revenue during the quarter. The merger between Triarc Companies, the franchisor of the Arby’s restaurant chain and Wendy&#8217;s International was completed in Sep 2008. The quick-service food chain is trying to lure consumers by offering $5.01 combo meals, and plans to make $1 menu available ]]></description>
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		<title>(BKC) Burger King&#8217;s Profit Slides Below Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/01/bkc-burger-kings-profit-slides-below-estimates/19278</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sluggish economy and rising unemployment continues to hurt Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) results. The company’s fiscal 2010 first quarter earnings of 34 cents a share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 37 cents and fell 11% from 38 cents reported in the prior-year quarter. Burger King’s total revenue for the quarter, dipped 5% to $636.9 million, primarily due to unfavorable exchange rates and fall in comparable sales. Company restaurant revenue slid 6% to $469.1 million, franchise revenue fell 5% to $138.7 million, whereas property revenue declined 5% to $29.1 million. By geographic segments, revenue in U.S. &#38; Canada dropped 3% to $432.1 million, EMEA/APAC down 8% to $179.1 million and Latin America fell 19% to $25.7 million.? Burger King is facing the brunt of the turbulent economy as ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Exceeds Earnings Numbers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/22/mcd-mcdonalds-exceeds-earnings-numbers/18544</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:24:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) recently reported third-quarter 2009 results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate, driven by effective cost control and rise in comparable sales across all regions. McDonald’s quarterly earnings came in at $1.15 per share, up 10% from $1.05 reported in the prior-year quarter, and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. The strong U.S. dollar continues to moderate results, trimming the earnings by 5 cents a share. Excluding foreign currency translation and gains, earnings increased 14% to $1.20 per share. Revenue for the quarter declined 4% to $6,046.7 million, but increased 2% in constant currencies. Revenue from company-operated restaurants declined 7% to $4,093.6 million, whereas revenue from franchise-operated restaurants increased by 5% to $1,953.1 million. Total operating income rose 6% to $1,932.8 million, but jumped 11% ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza Beats Consensus Estimates</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), one of the leading pizza delivery chains, recently reported better-than-expected third quarter results. Despite a high-single digit fall in the top-line, the company was able to achieve high-double digit rise in the bottom-line on the back of effective cost control, lower interest expense, and expansion of international stores. Cost of sales fell 10.3% year on year to $219.6 million due to commodity price deflation and lower delivery costs, offset partially by higher labor expenses. Interest expense dipped 4.5% to $24.5 million due to a lower debt balance. During the quarter, Domino’s repurchased $71.8 million of principal senior notes. Domino’s quarterly earnings of 17 cents a share, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 15 cents, and soared 30.8% from 13 cents posted in the prior-year quarter. On a ]]></description>
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		<title>(RT) Ruby Tuesday Incorporated Reports a Penny Above Street Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/09/rt-ruby-tuesday-incorporated-reports-a-penny-above-street-estimates/17268</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:39:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ruby Tuesday Inc. (RT) posted fiscal first quarter results after the closing bell yesterday. The company recorded net income of $6.1 million, or 11 cents per share, compared to $285,000, or a penny per share in the year-ago period. The result also edged past the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 10 cents per share by a penny. The Maryville, TN-based company said revenues declined 7.2% year over year to $300.6 million due to a 3.1% reduction in same-restaurant sales coupled with the closure of 45-company owned restaurants, compared to the year-ago quarter. Ruby Tuesday operates in the casual dining segment, which is adversely affected by the continuing recession as customers trend towards lower priced fast-food chains such as Burger King (BKC) and McDonald’s (MCD) or dine more at home. Despite sluggish ]]></description>
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		<title>(MCD) After McDonald&#8217;s Raises, Yum! Brands Does</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/03/mcd-after-mcdonalds-raises-yum-brands-does/16525</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:33:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) announced an increase in its quarterly dividend by 10% to 55 cents a share last week, another fast food company, Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) followed suit. Yum!, the operator of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC fast food chains, recently raised its quarterly dividend by 11% to 21 cents a share. This marks the fifth annual increase since the inception of dividend program in 2004. Since then, the company has returned over $1 billion to shareholders. The increased dividend is payable on Nov. 6, 2009 to shareholders of record as on Oct. 16, 2009. Yum!’s Board of Directors also authorized the company to repurchase shares worth $300 million. Over a decade, the company has returned more than $6 billion to shareholders via share buybacks. We believe ]]></description>
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		<title>(SONC) Sonic Corporation Declares Preliminary Results</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/18/sonc-sonic-corporation-declares-preliminary-results/15630</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:42:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sonic Corporation (SONC), which operates and franchises a chain of quick-service drive-in restaurants, recently declared its preliminary fourth-quarter 2009 results for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2009. Sonic’s comparable sales continue to be hurt by a battered economic environment. Comps at Sonic slid 4.5% during the quarter compared to a 0.6% decline in the year-ago quarter. For partner drive-ins, in which the company owns a majority interest, comps fell 5.4% compared to a 6.3% decline posted in the prior-year quarter. The rate of decline in comps decelerated from the third-quarter of 2009 due to company’s sales driven initiatives, which include a new pricing model, enhanced consumer service and the introduction of value-for-menu products. Traffic count remained relatively flat year-on-year. Comps dipped 5.4% and 7.7% at Sonic and partner drive-ins, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CKR) CKE Restaurants&#8217; Profit Slides Marginally</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[CKE Restaurants, Inc. (CKR) recently reported second-quarter 2010 results amid a crumbling economy, plagued by rising unemployment and waning consumer discretionary spending. The operator of Carl&#8217;s Jr. and Hardee&#8217;s fast food chains’ second quarter profit slid less than a percent despite a mid-single digit decline in the top-line. Effective cost management and lower commodity prices helped offset sluggishness in sales. Net profit for the quarter under review fell 0.7% year-on-year to $12.3 million. However, excluding mark-to-market adjustments, net profit climbed 2.8% to $11.6 million. CKE Restaurants’ quarterly earnings of 21 cents a share (excluding mark-to-market adjustments), missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny, but increased 5.0% from 20 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. On a reported basis, earnings came in at 22 cents a share, down 4.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(PZZA) Papa John&#8217;s International Lays off 35</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Papa John’s International Inc. (PZZA) recently announced job cuts at its headquarters in Louisville. The company pared off 35 of its 600 employees, exposing its vulnerability to the crumbling economy. However, Papa John’s and other fast-food restaurant chains such as McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), Burger King Holdings (BKC), Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (KKD), Yum! Brands (YUM) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) are faring better than casual and upscale dining restaurants, as cash-strapped consumers are trending towards lower-priced dining options. However, on a wider perspective, rising job losses have weighed on the restaurant industry, as consumers have now become more sensitive towards economic conditions. The current data reveals that the U.S. unemployment rate jumped to 9.7% in August from 9.4% in July. Papa John’s total revenues declined 2.4% to $276.6 million from $283.4 ]]></description>
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