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Poll Shows Restaurant Industry Negatively Affected (SBUX, EAT, KR, SWY)

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:36:32 GMT

A recent Harris Interactive survey sponsored by Food Shopping Trends (NASDAQ:WFMI) showed that two thirds of Americans have changed their eating habits. 51% are eating dinner at home more often and 37% are taking a hard look at their grocery shopping habits.[More...]

Spotlight On: Restaurants

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:55:30 GMT

Spotlight On: Restaurants The restaurant industry is experiencing significant damage from the contraction of the economy as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending. At the beginning of 2009, the food service industry consulting firm Technomic forecast industry nominal growth of -2.2 percent. That estimate is probably too conservative. In June, the National Restaurant Association confirmed that challenges persisted for this industry and that same store sales and traffic continued to soften. We can expect to see an increase in bankruptcy filings as over-leveraged chains begin to violate loan covenants.[More...]

Brinker International Sees A Difficult Qtr Ahead

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:14:00 GMT

“Another name in the dining space out with earnings just a few minutes ago as well Brinker International, this company owns and operates Chili’s as well as On the Border and various restaurant franchises. The company beating the street by 4 pennies but the revenue came in shy, but it is its guidance that is hitting the the stock is down in premarket the company says that its fiscal 2010 numbers will be about half of what the street is expecting, so we’re seeing some pressure on Brinker International Corporation this morning.”– Fox Business’ Money for Breakfast 8/6/2009 Even though Brinker International (EAT)[More...]

Top 5 Stocks for December 2008

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:08:00 GMT

WOO-DOGGY! Would you like some volatility to go along with your morning coffee? Since I last came out with my top 5 stocks for November, the market’s gyrations have certainly put everyone on edge, and make buying stocks at this juncture definitely not for the faint of heart, or those with very short term investing time frames. I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. My watch list is no different, and this month I have a broad range of stocks that I am looking at for possible inclusion into the PeakStocks.com portfolio. These stocks enter and exit my Top 5 as constant fluctuations in both price, market conditions, and business[More...]

Top 5 Stocks For November 2008

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:56:00 GMT

It’s been another incredible month for stocks, and especially for those on my watch list. With rare exception, stocks of all shapes and sizes are getting pummeled and are presenting us with great buying opportunities for those with a long term investment horizon. I recently wrote that now was a fantastic time to buy shares of companies you have been watching and where the fundamentals present an excellent risk/reward scenario. My watch list is no different, and this month I have a broad range of stocks that I am looking at for possible inclusion into the PeakStocks.com portfolio. These stocks enter and exit my Top 5 as constant fluctuations in both price, market conditions, and business fundamentals constantly alter the investment thesis. Today I wanted to[More...]

Retail Survey Report: Pizza Hut, Checker Auto Parts, Border Grills, Red Lobster

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:54:00 GMT

70% of those Polled say Pizza Hut's Lunch Shifts are Dead, 27% of Respondents at Checker Auto Parts Stores Think Specials Do Nothing to Help Business, Business Is Stronger Than Last Year, Say 40% of On the Border Grills, 50% of Red Lobsters Say[More...]

Retail Survey Report: Border Grills, Red Lobsters, Quality Inn, Payless Shoes,Pizza Inn

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:44:00 GMT

Business Is Stronger Than Last Year, Say 40% of On the Border Grills, 50% of Red Lobsters Say Lobster Demand Is Down From Last Year, Busiest Season Approaches for The Quality Inn Hotel Chain[More...]

Retail Survey Report: Cache Store, Chili's, Chuck E. Cheese

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:18:00 GMT

45% of Respondents at Cache Stores think the Sluggish Economy is Hurting Sales, Half of Parties of Two spend Only $20-$30 at Chili's, Chuck E. Cheese's Birthday Customers Spending More on Games Than Food[More...]

Retail Survey Report: Kate Spade, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Maggiano's Little Italy, Peets Coffee

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:04:00 GMT

49% of Retailers See Increased Sales for Kate Spade Clothing, Shoes, 79% of Bed, Bath and Beyond's Stores Sell the Same Stuff from Previous Years, Most Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurants are No Busier than Last Year, Drip Coffee Still the Top Seller[More...]

Restaurant Survey Report: Chilis, Benihanas, Krispy Kreme, McCormick & Schmick's, Starbucks, Jack-in-the-Box

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:14:53 GMT

Chilis Patrons Enjoy the Atmosphere and Baby-Back Ribs According to Employees, 42% of Benihanas Have Wait Times Less Than 15 Minutes, Majority of Krispy Kreme Stores Say Business Remains Steady[More...]

La Verne Hopes to Build Retail Center

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:03:00 GMT

Sep. 25--In today's down economy, cities are scrambling to attract high-quality retail that will bring value to their communities while also generating healthy sales tax revenue.
A prime 7.7-acre site on Foothill Boulevard is up for sale, and city officials are hoping to create an 85,000-square-foot retail center that would include such uses as a grocery, bookstore, pharmacy, electronics store and restaurant.
"That property is vital to providing a commercial base for this city, which translates to sales tax," said Hal Fredericksen, La Verne's community development director.

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Poll Shows Restaurant Industry Negatively Affected (SBUX, EAT, KR, SWY)

Spotlight On: Restaurants

Brinker International Sees A Difficult Qtr Ahead

Top 5 Stocks for December 2008

Top 5 Stocks For November 2008

Retail Survey Report: Pizza Hut, Checker Auto Parts, Border Grills, Red Lobster

Retail Survey Report: Border Grills, Red Lobsters, Quality Inn, Payless Shoes,Pizza Inn

Retail Survey Report: Cache Store, Chili's, Chuck E. Cheese

Retail Survey Report: Kate Spade, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Maggiano's Little Italy, Peets Coffee

Restaurant Survey Report: Chilis, Benihanas, Krispy Kreme, McCormick & Schmick's, Starbucks, Jack-in-the-Box

La Verne Hopes to Build Retail Center

City Hopes to Build Retail Center

Gainesville/Haymarket Community Events

Macaroni Grill Menu Leaner, Cheaper

Marriott Coming to Town Center: Hotel Could Open in a Year

Dallas Companies Step Up for Mayor Tom Leppert's Intern Program

Neiman Marcus Joins Retailers Cutting Hours to Save Money

Travelers Are Pinching Pennies at OIA

Restaurant Stocks Soar in Face of Recession: Coffee, Beer and Barbecue Have Been the Ingredients of an Anti-Recessionary Bull Run As Three Food Stocks Go on a Price Binge.

Glendora Restaurants to Raise Money for War Memorial

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital(R), Chili's(R) Grill & Bar Kick-off Sixth Annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer Campaign

Brinker International Board Declares Common Dividend

Brinker International Inks Franchise Deal to Expand Into Russia

Brinker International Reports Increase in Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 EPS and Provides Fiscal 2010 Outlook

Brinker International Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

Maggiano's Little Italy(R) Reinvents the Leftover

Brinker International Names Kelli Valade Chief Operating Officer for Chili's Grill & Bar(R) and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina(R)

Chili's(R) Grill & Bar Opens in Singapore!

Brinker International Announces Support of Senate's Agreement on Uniform Nutrition Disclosure

Brinker International Mourns the Loss of Restaurant Industry Pioneer and Chairman Emeritus, Norman Brinker

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