The best fast food stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.
9 fast food stocks to watch
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the restaurant industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.
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Take a deeper dive into fast food stocks
If you're interested in investing in the restaurant industry, take a closer look at what companies in this industry do and how the stocks have historically performed. Keep in mind that positive past performance doesn't guarantee that a stock will continue to rise in the future.
1. McDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company's restaurants offer hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and nuggets, fries, salads, shakes, frozen desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, bakery items, soft drinks, coffee, and beverages and other beverages, as well as breakfast menu, including muffins, Sausages, biscuit and bagel sandwiches, oatmeal, hash browns, breakfast burritos and hotcakes. McDonald's Corporation was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. . . . .
McDonald’s Corporation stock opened the day at $267.72 after a previous close of $267.72. The latest price was $263.64 (25-minute delay). McDonald’s Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD24.2 billion and employs 100,000 staff.
Yum! Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. The company operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Taco Bell Division, the Pizza Hut Division, and the Habit Burger Grill Division.
Yum! Brands stock opened the day at $116.43 after a previous close of $116.01. The latest price was $116.95 (25-minute delay). Yum! Brands is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7 billion and employs 36,000 staff.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It offers burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads.
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened the day at $1,854.19 after a previous close of $1,847.62. The latest price was $1,806.08 (25-minute delay). Chipotle Mexican Grill is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$9.3 billion and employs 104,958 staff.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS).
Restaurant Brands International stock opened the day at $64.27 after a previous close of $63.75. The latest price was $64.32 (25-minute delay). Restaurant Brands International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$6.8 billion and employs 6,400 staff.
Domino's Pizza, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a pizza company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U. S.
Domino’s Pizza stock opened the day at $380.12 after a previous close of $379.22. The latest price was $380.21 (25-minute delay). Domino’s Pizza is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.5 billion and employs 6,500 staff.
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates, and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. Its Shacks offers hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine, and other products.
Shake Shack stock opened the day at $105.36 after a previous close of $104.37. The latest price was $106.06 (25-minute delay). Shake Shack is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$991.4 million and employs 11,704 staff.
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U. S. , Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments.
The Wendy’s stock opened the day at $22.86 after a previous close of $22.75. The latest price was $23.01 (25-minute delay). The Wendy’s is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.2 billion and employs 4,833 staff.
Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. . . . .
Jack In The Box stock opened the day at $109.00 after a previous close of $110.05. The latest price was $108.86 (25-minute delay). Jack In The Box is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.7 billion and employs 1,030 staff.
Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa John's trademark in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Commissaries, North America Franchising, and International Operations.
Papa Johns International stock opened the day at $67.58 after a previous close of $67.49. The latest price was $68.28 (25-minute delay). Papa Johns International is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.1 billion and employs 12,000 staff.
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Bottom line
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in fast food stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — fast food stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the restaurant industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.
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