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	<title>Stock Blog Hub &#187; Chipotle Mexican Grill</title>
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		<title>(CPKI) California Pizza Kitchen Expands</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/20/cpki-california-pizza-kitchen-expands/60362</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles-based California Pizza Kitchen Inc. (CPKI), which currently owns and operates 207 restaurants and franchises 56 restaurants, is on track to open three company-owned full service restaurants in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 in the U.S. In addition, California Pizza Kitchen’s franchisees plan to open two international full-service  restaurants within the same time-frame. Recently, the company opened its first full-service restaurant in Tuscon, Arizona. The new 4,400 square-foot restaurant is located in the south wing of the Tucson Mall. Some other restaurants with their units in Tuscon Mall are Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.(RRGB), The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE) and Olive Garden of Darden Restaurants Inc. (DRI). Last week, California Pizza Kitchen opened another restaurant at Bridgewater, New Jersey. The restaurant will compete against The Cheesecake, Chipotle Mexican ]]></description>
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		<title>(BOBE) Bob Evans Farms Misses Analyst Forecasts on Higher Charges</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/25/bobe-bob-evans-farms-misses-analyst-forecasts-on-higher-charges/59643</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bob Evans Farms Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bob Evans Farms Inc. (BOBE) announced second quarter 2011 earnings of 26 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 41 cents and were also 48% below year-ago quarter’s 50 cents. Earnings reduced in the second quarter of 2011 on the back of a fixed asset impairment charge of $10.3 million associated with five underperforming Mimi’s cafes and approximately $3.6 million of charges, given that the company closed down its sausage-production lines and paid out retirement and severance costs in its restaurant business. The lower-than-expected second quarter results were due to higher cost in the food product segment and challenges at the top line in the restaurant segment. The company posted a 1.8% year-over-year drop in net sales to $417.0 million, as combined same store-sales fell 2.2%, resulting ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/03/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-earnings-scorecard/57477</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 15:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On October 21, fast food restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) reported its third quarter 2010 earnings of $1.52 per share, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.30 and the year-earlier earnings of $1.08.  Given below is our report on the recent earnings announcement as well as subsequent analyst estimate revisions and the Zacks ratings over the short and long-term periods. Earnings Report Highlights Chipotle’s earnings were buoyed by a higher traffic count and new restaurant openings. Revenues in the quarter rose 23.0% to $476.9 million, driven by new restaurant openings and an increase in comparable-store sales. Reported revenues also outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $461 million. Comparable-stores sales climbed 11.4% in the quarter under review, reflecting a sequential increase of 270 basis points. Earnings Estimate ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill Third Quarter 2010 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/21/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-third-quarter-2010-earnings-preview/55970</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fast food restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) is slated to release its third quarter 2010 results on Thursday, October 21. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the third quarter is $1.30 per share, representing an annualized growth of 20.3%. With respect to earnings surprises, Chipotle has outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for all the trailing four quarters in a range of 5.0% to 25.3%. The average earnings surprise was a positive 18.8%. This implies that the company has beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate by the same magnitude over the last four quarters. Previous Quarter Performance Chipotle’s second quarter 2010 earnings of $1.46 per share were ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.39. Revenues for the quarter shot up 20.1% year over year to $466.8 million and comparable-store ]]></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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		<category><![CDATA[BJ's Restaurants Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Brinker International Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.]]></category>
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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>(WEN) Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s Group Completes $650 Million Credit Facility</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/26/wen-wendysarbys-group-completes-650-million-credit-facility/38535</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 23:29:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s Group, Inc. (WEN), the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the U.S., recently announced that it has completed a new $650 million senior secured credit facility, which includes a $150 million revolving credit facility maturing in 2015, and a $500 million term loan maturing in 2017. Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s expects to use the proceeds from the new term loan to repay the debt under its existing term loan and 6.25% senior notes due 2011. The new facility is also anticipated to reduce annual interest expense over the next 12 months. The latest capital raising initiative is not improving the liquidity position of Wendy&#8217;s/Arby&#8217;s given that the company is repaying its previous debt liability through one credit facility. The benefit with the new credit facility is that it is providing the company ]]></description>
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		<title>(BJRI) BJ&#8217;s Restaurants 2010 First Quarter Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/bjri-bjs-restaurants-2010-first-quarter-earnings-scorecard/37878</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 03:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BJ's Restaurants Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (BJRI) reported first quarter 2010 earnings on April 22, 2010 that surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Below we will cover the recent earnings announcement, subsequent analyst estimate revisions and Zacks ratings for both the short-term and the long-term outlook for the stock. Earnings Report Review During first quarter 2010, BJ’s Restaurants reported revenues of $121.7 million, up 18.8% year over year, sustained on operating efficiencies, improved kids’ menu and lunch offerings. These have also helped to drive traffic that remains positive for the first time since the third quarter of 2007. Comparable-restaurant sales for the quarter grew substantially by 4.4%. Earnings Estimate Revisions: Overview Estimates have moved up for BJ’s Restaurants since the earnings release, with analysts optimistic about the long-term performance of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(RRGB) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Beats Expectations &#8211; Trims Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/rrgb-red-robin-gourmet-burgers-beats-expectations-trims-outlook/37950</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 02:38:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB), the casual dining restaurant operator, recently reported its first-quarter 2010 results. The quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents, and up 28.0% from 25 cents posted in the prior-year quarter. Quarterly Performance Total revenue in the quarter improved 1.7% year over year to $275.5 million. Red Robin’s total revenue comprises restaurant sales (up 0.3% to $267.5 million), franchise royalties and fees (up 0.4% to $4.2 million) and other revenue (up more than 100.0% to $3.8 million). Comparable restaurant sales slashed 2.3% for company-owned restaurants in the reported quarter compared with an 8.1% decrease in the comparable period in the prior year, driven by a 2.4% decline in the average guest check, partially offset by a 0.1% ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill Goes With Local Produce</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/21/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-goes-with-local-produce/37858</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 05:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an effort to emphasize its commitment to cooking, preparing food with more sustainable ingredients and to serve locally grown produce, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) recently announced its plans to raise its local produce goal to 50.0% for fiscal 2010, compared with 35.0% in fiscal 2009 and 25.0% in fiscal 2008. The use of locally grown produce is part of a program of Chipotle called “Food with Integrity.&#8221; The company’s ‘Food with Integrity’ program focuses on an increasing mix of naturally raised pork, chicken, beef and organic produce, which has resulted in a significant growth in natural and organic food sales in the U.S. The program also helps Chipotle to support farming communities around the country. Presently, Chipotle is working with some 50 local, family-owned farms for the produce Incorporatedluding ]]></description>
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		<title>(BJRI) Restaurant Industry Stock Review &#8211; May 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/05/bjri-restaurant-industry-stock-review-may-2010-industry-outlook/36377</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 03:32:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The year 2010 will see a gradual improvement in the restaurant industry, which has faced extremely tough challenges due to the economic turmoil that resulted in weak labor and tight credit markets, and lower discretionary spending. With the U.S. economy slowly reviving, we believe that easy comparable-store sales results and moderate costs will help restaurant operators to deliver better numbers in the current year compared to 2009. Restaurants have been trying all means to lure cash-conscious guests. Consumers continue to be reluctant to shell out more &#8212; preferring to dine at home or spend less per meal. Eateries are tweaking entrées, revamping promotions and focusing on value-for-meal menus. We believe that consumers in 2010 will still be looking for value, distinct dining experiences, convenience and enhanced menu deals. Although current ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill Report Outpaces Consensus Estimate</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/22/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-report-outpaces-consensus-estimate/34645</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:49:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) recently posted robust first-quarter 2010 results that topped the Zacks Consensus expectation on the heels of strong top-line growth buoyed by higher traffic count and new restaurant openings, sending the stock up $5.80 or 4.6% to $132.55 in after-hours trading on Wednesday. The quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents, and soared 52.6% from 78 cents in the prior-year quarter. Denver, Colorado based company, Chipotle said that revenue for the quarter rose 15.6% to $409.7 million driven by new restaurant openings and increase in comparable-store sales. Comparable-store sales growth has been decelerating since second-quarter 2008 when it increased 7.1%, showing resilience in a sluggish environment. After reaching the lowest point of 1.7% in the second-quarter 2009, the comps ]]></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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill &#8211; Another Big Earnings Beat</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/08/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-another-big-earnings-beat/33144</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG) is soaring as estimates climb and investors pour in ahead of the upcoming earnings release. Company Description Chipotle is a fast food restaurant offering burritos, tacos, and other variations of standard Mexican dishes. The company focuses on fresh ingredients using classic cooking techniques. Currently there are almost 1,000 locations. Another Big Beat On Feb 11 Chipotle reported quarterly results that included earnings per share of 99 cents, 18 cents higher than expected. This was the fifth consecutive earnings surprise. The last 4 have all been over 20%. Revenue for the quarter was up 12% to $388 million, with a 2% increase in comparable sales. Net income came in at $31.6 million, 86% higher than one year ago. The EPS number was a 90% improvement. Expanding ]]></description>
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		<title>(YUM) China Helps Yum! Brands Beat Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/yum-china-helps-yum-brands-beat-expectations/26993</link>
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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>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/bkc-burger-king-holdings-profit-climbs/27014</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(BJRI) Restaurant Industry Update &#8211; Jan. 2010 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/05/bjri-restaurant-industry-update-jan-2010-industry-outlook/24139</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:20:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The restaurant industry has been facing extremely tough challenges due to the ongoing economic turmoil. With a weak labor market, lower discretionary spending and continued credit-market access issues, it may be too early to predict any improvement in the restaurant industry, which is grappling with sluggish consumer demand. Although current economic indicators show some signs of improvement, we believe that the weak labor market will continue to adversely impact the restaurant industry, even several months after the recovery is on track. The downturn has shattered consumer confidence, and it will take time before most people resume their former dining-out habits. Restaurants are trying all means to lure cash-conscious guests. With consumers reluctant to shell out more &#8212; preferring to dine at home or spending less per meal &#8212; eateries are ]]></description>
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		<title>(RUTH) Ruth’s Hospitality Group Improves Financial Position</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/28/ruth-ruth%e2%80%99s-hospitality-group-improves-financial-position/23737</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:08:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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 $9.7 million, which were used to ]]></description>
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		<title>($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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(YUM) Yum Brands Confirms 2009 Earnings Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/09/yum-yum-brands-confirms-2009-earnings-outlook/22377</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(TXRH) Texas Roadhouse Earnings Report Beats in Q3</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/04/txrh-texas-roadhouse-earnings-report-beats-in-q3/19573</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Texas Roadhouse Inc. (TXRH), a casual dining restaurant chain, recently reported third quarter results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate on the heels of lower commodity and pre-opening costs besides a jump in the top-line. Earnings of 15 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 12 cents and climbed 27% year on year. On account of better than expected results, Texas Roadhouse raised its full-year guidance and now expects earnings to rise 20% as against the 5%?10% previously anticipated. For the fiscal 2010, management expects EPS growth to be flat to 10%, if comparable restaurant sales lie within the range of (2%) to flat. The growth in the top-line decelerated. After climbing 12% in the second quarter, total revenues showed a sluggish growth of 4% to $226.5 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(RUTH) Ruth’s Hospitality Group&#8217;s Loss Widens</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/02/ruth-ruth%e2%80%99s-hospitality-groups-loss-widens/19413</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH), one of the leading upscale dining operators, recently reported third-quarter 2009 results. The company reported a loss of 4 cents a share compared to a loss of 1 cent delivered in the prior-year quarter due to a sharp fall registered in the top-line. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter was a loss of 2 cents a share. Total revenue tumbled 21.4% to $77.8 million. Company-owned restaurant sales fell 20.8% to $75.6 million, whereas franchise income slipped 30.5% to $2.4 million. The owner of Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Mitchell’s Fish Market restaurant concepts continues to face the brunt of the recession as cash-strapped consumers looking for cheaper dining options continue to trade down to quick service restaurants like McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Yum! Brands Inc. ]]></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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(BJRI) Restaurant Industry &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/21/bjri-restaurant-industry-industry-outlook-2/18349</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Restaurant Industry has been facing extremely tough challenges due to the ongoing economic turmoil. With rising unemployment and lower discretionary spending, we believe it will be too early to predict improvement in the industry, which is grappling with sluggish consumer demand. Although the current economic indicators show some signs of improvement, we believe that job losses will continue to adversely impact the restaurant industry even several months after the recovery is on track. The U.S. restaurant industry, which constitutes fast food, casual dining and upscale chains, is facing its toughest times in three decades. A report by market research firm, NPD Group asserted that U.S. restaurant guest traffic plunged 2.6% for the quarter ended May 31, the steepest fall in 28 years. However, the quick-service restaurants (traffic down 2%), ]]></description>
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		<title>(BJRI) Restaurant Industry &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/20/bjri-restaurant-industry-industry-outlook/18165</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Restaurant Industry has been facing extremely tough challenges due to the ongoing economic turmoil. With rising unemployment and lower discretionary spending, we believe it will be too early to predict improvement in the industry, which is grappling with sluggish consumer demand. Although the current economic indicators show some signs of improvement, we believe that job losses will continue to adversely impact the restaurant industry even several months after the recovery is on track. The U.S. restaurant industry, which constitutes fast food, casual dining and upscale chains, is facing its toughest times in three decades. A report by market research firm, NPD Group asserted that U.S. restaurant guest traffic plunged 2.6% for the quarter ended May 31, the steepest fall in 28 years. However, the quick-service restaurants (traffic down 2%), ]]></description>
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		<title>(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza Beats Consensus Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/16/dpz-domino%e2%80%99s-pizza-beats-consensus-estimates/17706</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>(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>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/17/ckr-cke-restaurants-profit-slides-marginally/15463</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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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>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/14/pzza-papa-johns-international-lays-off-35/15146</link>
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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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		<title>(MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Sales Growth Loses Momentum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/10/mcd-mcdonalds-sales-growth-loses-momentum/14907</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) comparable sales growth lost momentum in the month of August 2009. After increasing 4.3% in the month of July, the rise in comps was restricted at 2.2%, exposing its sensitivity to rising unemployment, the economic downturn and the discount war amongst fast-food chains to lure consumers. Last year, comps had increased 8.5% in the month of August. System-wide sales for the company’s worldwide restaurants climbed 1.1% for the month of August, after falling 0.3% in July. However, in constant currencies, the rate of increase in system-wide sales dipped to 4.1% from 6.2% in the month of July. In the United States, comparable sales rose 1.7% in August (versus 4.5% increase last year for the comparable month), boosted by new product offerings &#8212; new Premium products like Angus ]]></description>
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		<title>(CMG) Chipotle Mexican Grill &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/08/cmg-chipotle-mexican-grill-bull-of-the-day/14563</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has remained largely unruffled by the current slowdown, highlighting the company&#8217;s robust business model. The company is well-positioned to expand rapidly while generating improved earnings, margins, and returns on invested capital. With a strong balance sheet, consistent earnings, and healthy cash flow, we think the stock provides relative safety and moderate growth in a turbulent environment. The company&#8217;s results have been stable relative to many of its peers. Moreover, the company&#8217;s new program provides a significant competitive advantage in the fast-casual segment. As such, we maintain an Outperform rating on the stock. Zacks Investment Research View original at: Zacks.com News Feed]]></description>
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		<title>($BKC) Burger King&#8217;s Bottom Line Rises</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/27/bkc-burger-kings-bottom-line-rises/13593</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:24:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burger King Holdings Inc. (BKC) recently reported fourth quarter 2009 financial results with a low single-digit decline in its top-line, but a surprise double-digit growth in the bottom-line. Lower total operating expenses (down 4%), a fall in interest expense (down 9%), and lower effective tax rate (21.6% for the quarter under review versus 26.7% in the prior year quarter) drove the rise in the bottom line. Burger King’s quarterly earnings of 43 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents, and climbed 16% year over year from 37 cents delivered in the prior-year quarter. BKC’s total revenue dipped by 2% to $629.9 million, primarily due to unfavorable exchange rates and fall in comparable sales. Company restaurant revenue slid 2% to $461.6 million, franchise revenue fell 3% to ]]></description>
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		<title>(DIN) Top Performer for Tues: DineEquity</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/19/din-top-performer-for-tues-dineequity/12653</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:05:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BAGL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CAKE]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CMG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DIN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DineEquity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Einstein Noah Restaurant Group]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SNS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Steak n Shake Company]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Cheesecake Factory Incorpo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[DineEquity, Inc. (DIN) is being featured today as the Zacks #1 Rank Top Performer with a gain of more than 4%. DIN, the parent company of Applebee&#8217;s Neighborhood Grill &#38; Bar and IHOP Restaurants, is 1 of 5 companies from the Retail-Restaurants industry on the 234-stock Zacks #1 Rank List. The other 4 companies are The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE), Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (CMG), Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. (BAGL) and The Steak n Shake Company (SNS). Earnings estimates for DIN are up in the past month after the company pushed past a difficult economic landscape to report better-than-expected earnings per share. In fact, DIN has now beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for 3 consecutive quarters. Earnings Estimates The Zacks Consensus Estimate presently stands at $1.96 per share for ]]></description>
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		<title>($MCD) McDonald&#8217;s Sales Grow &#8211; Analyst Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/08/11/mcd-mcdonalds-sales-grow-analyst-blog/12309</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:42:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BKC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Burger King Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chipotle Mexican Grill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CMG]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[KKD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MCD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[McDonald's Corp.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Papa John's International Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PZZA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[YUM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yum! Brands Inc.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Despite a sinking global economy, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) continues to grow same-store sales while maintaining healthy margins and outperforming competitors. In the current economic environment where GDP is falling and unemployment is on the rise, McDonald’s was able to boost its domestic share with its Dollar Menu products like the Big Mac and McCafe premium coffees. McDonald&#8217;s’ global same-store sales for the month of July rose 4.3% (versus 8.0% increase last year for the comparable month). System-wide sales for the company’s worldwide restaurants fell 0.3% for the month, due to the adverse impact of foreign currency translation. However, in constant currencies, system-wide sales increased 6.2%. McDonalds’ U.S. business same-store sales rose 2.6% in July (versus 6.7% increase last year for the comparable month) boosted by new product offerings. In Europe, ]]></description>
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