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The top restaurant stocks included on this page all trade on the S&P 500, have an analyst recommendation of "Buy" or better and are sorted by year-to-date performance.
McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald's brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, various chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, cookies, pies, soft drinks, coffee, and other beverages; and full or limited breakfast, as well as sells various other products during limited-time promotions. The company owns and operates franchised restaurants under various structures, including conventional franchise, developmental license, or affiliate.
McDonald’s Corporation stock opened the day at $298.14 after a previous close of $299.91. The latest price was $299.91 (25-minute delay). McDonald’s Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD25.7 billion and employs 150,000 staff.
Yum! Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. It operates through four segments: KFC Division, Taco Bell Division, Pizza Hut Division, and Habit Burger & Grill Division segments.
Yum! Brands stock opened the day at $151.38 after a previous close of $149.79. The latest price was $149.79 (25-minute delay). Yum! Brands is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$7.7 billion and employs 40,000 staff.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. It sells food and beverages, such as burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads, as well as lifestyle bowls, kids's meal, chips, sides, and drinks.
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened the day at $56.26 after a previous close of $56.00. The latest price was $56.00 (25-minute delay). Chipotle Mexican Grill is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.5 billion and employs 130,504 staff.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through six segments: Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Firehouse Subs, International, and Restaurant Holdings.
Restaurant Brands International stock opened the day at $67.61 after a previous close of $67.34. The latest price was $67.34 (25-minute delay). Restaurant Brands International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.8 billion and employs 37,600 staff.
Domino's Pizza, Inc. operates as a pizza company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U. S.
Dominos Pizza Inc Common Stock stock opened the day at $470.79 after a previous close of $464.48. The latest price was $464.48 (25-minute delay). Dominos Pizza Inc Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.7 billion and employs 6,400 staff.
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates, and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. Its Shacks offer burgers, chicken, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine, and other products.
Shake Shack stock opened the day at $141.85 after a previous close of $140.05. The latest price was $140.05 (25-minute delay). Shake Shack is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.3 billion and employs 12,826 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 $11.25 after a previous close of $11.02. The latest price was $11.02 (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 quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco brands in the United States. The company's restaurant operates as a hamburger chain and a Mexican-American QSR chain across multiple states in United States.
Jack In The Box stock opened the day at $22.53 after a previous close of $22.75. The latest price was $22.75 (25-minute delay). Jack In The Box is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.5 billion and employs 1,606 staff.
Papa John's International, Inc. operates and franchises pizza delivery and carryout restaurants under the Papa Johns trademark in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Domestic Company-Owned Restaurants, North America Franchising, North America Commissaries, and International.
Papa Johns International stock opened the day at $47.87 after a previous close of $47.02. The latest price was $47.02 (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 11,400 staff.
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