Restaurant stocks

The best restaurant 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.

Compare restaurant stocks

Compare the performance of restaurant stocks over the past month, year and three years. Select the stock name to learn more about the company.

Stock	1-month change	1-year change	3-year change
Chipotle Mexican Grill	1901.03	48.64%	336.31%
Darden Restaurants	2.97%	52.82%	43.39%
McDonalds Corporation	1.28%	7.14%	47.88%
Brinker International	-2.26%	9.77%	10.98%
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated	5.09%	54.52%	-7.03%
Texas Roadhouse	5.03%	35.43%	46.90%
Wingstop	-19.57%	12.10%	112.85%
Dominos Pizza	-6.52%	21.65%	72.19%
Jack in the Box	8.25%	28.25%	32.61%
Shake Shack	29.09%	48.81%	85.71%
Aramark	10.12%	26.12%	-10.85%
Restaurant Brands International	-0.88%	8.19%	11.40%
Papa Johns International	-19.28%	30.33%	97.41%
Yum! Brands	-9.96%	21.85%	32.82%
Starbucks Corporation	-1.57%	29.40%	108.10%

Take a deeper dive into restaurant stocks

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the dining industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants. As of December 31, 2020, it owned and operated 2,724 Chipotle restaurants in the United States, 40 international Chipotle restaurants, and 4 non-Chipotle restaurants.

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock opened the day at $1,926.36 after a previous close of $1,909.70. The latest price was $1,901.03 (25 minute delay). Chipotle Mexican Grill is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD6.8 billion and employs 102,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $51,065,569,280
• P/E ratio: 88.4439
• PEG ratio: 1.5596

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2. Darden Restaurants (DRI)

Darden Restaurants, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. As of May 30, 2021, it owned and operated 1,834 restaurants, which included 875 under the Olive Garden, 533 under the LongHorn Steakhouse, 170 under the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 81 under the Yard House, 63 under The Capital Grille, 44 under the Seasons 52, 42 under the Bahama Breeze, and 26 under the Eddie V's Prime Seafood brands.

Darden Restaurants stock opened the day at $148.77 after a previous close of $148.47. The latest price was $153.08 (25 minute delay). Darden Restaurants is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8 billion and employs 156,883 staff.

• Market capitalization: $20,062,164,992
• P/E ratio: 24.7288
• PEG ratio: 1.6458

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3. McDonalds Corporation (MCD)

McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurants offer various food products and beverages, as well as breakfast menu. As of December 31, 2020, the company operated 39,198 restaurants.

McDonalds Corporation stock opened the day at $245.24 after a previous close of $244.55. The latest price was $242.25 (25 minute delay). McDonalds Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$21.7 billion and employs 200,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $182,629,695,488
• P/E ratio: 26.6133
• PEG ratio: 2.1523

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4. Brinker International (EAT)

Brinker International, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Chili's and Maggiano's.

Brinker International stock opened the day at $49.82 after a previous close of $49.79. The latest price was $50.12 (25 minute delay). Brinker International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.3 billion and employs 59,491 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,266,249,216
• P/E ratio: 17.4134
• PEG ratio: 1.11

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5. The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE)

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates restaurants. The company produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers, as well as external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It owns and operates 294 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands, including The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia; and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as 27 The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally.

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated stock opened the day at $44.99 after a previous close of $44.93. The latest price was $46.68 (25 minute delay). The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.5 billion and employs 42,500 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,371,517,440
• PEG ratio: 2.8256

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6. Texas Roadhouse (TXRH)

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises Texas Roadhouse and Bubba's 33 restaurants.

Texas Roadhouse stock opened the day at $94.21 after a previous close of $93.32. The latest price was $96.56 (25 minute delay). Texas Roadhouse is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3 billion and employs 61,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $6,478,166,016
• P/E ratio: 34.6028
• PEG ratio: 2.2272

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7. Wingstop (WING)

Wingstop Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand name. Its restaurants offer classic wings, boneless wings, and tenders that are cooked-to-order, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors.

Wingstop stock opened the day at $148.00 after a previous close of $148.87. The latest price was $147.91 (25 minute delay). Wingstop is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$272 million and employs 238 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,693,244,928
• P/E ratio: 167.6727
• PEG ratio: 7.4103

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8. Dominos Pizza (DPZ)

Domino's Pizza, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a pizza company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: U. S.

Dominos Pizza stock opened the day at $476.25 after a previous close of $474.55. The latest price was $477.56 (25 minute delay). Dominos Pizza is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.3 billion and employs 6,900 staff.

• Market capitalization: $17,701,810,176
• P/E ratio: 38.723
• PEG ratio: 2.5824

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9. Jack in the Box (JACK)

Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants. As of September 27, 2020, it operated and franchised 2,241 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants primarily in the western and southern United States, including one in Guam.

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$1.1 billion and employs 5,200 staff.

• Market capitalization: $2,146,778,752
• P/E ratio: 13.7526
• PEG ratio: 0.8083

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10. Shake Shack (SHAK)

Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates, and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. Its Shacks offers hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, 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$630.7 million and employs 7,429 staff.

• Market capitalization: $3,286,793,728
• PEG ratio: 2.55

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11. Aramark (ARMK)

Aramark provides food, facilities, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Food and Support Services United States, Food and Support Services International, and Uniform and Career Apparel. The company offers managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, and procurement services; and plant operations and maintenance, custodial/housekeeping, energy management, grounds keeping, and capital project management services.

Aramark stock opened the day at $35.26 after a previous close of $34.77. The latest price was $35.92 (25 minute delay). Aramark is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$11.2 billion and employs 170,750 staff.

• Market capitalization: $9,334,200,320
• PEG ratio: 1.57

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12. Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), and Popeyes (PLK) brands. The company operates through three segments: TH, BK, and PLK.

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$5.4 billion and employs 5,200 staff.

• Market capitalization: $19,194,843,136
• P/E ratio: 28.4026
• PEG ratio: 1.69

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13. Papa Johns International (PZZA)

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 $103.00 after a previous close of $103.08. The latest price was $104.45 (25 minute delay). Papa Johns International is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2 billion and employs 16,700 staff.

• Market capitalization: $4,554,021,376
• PEG ratio: 2.2435

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14. Yum! Brands (YUM)

YUM! Brands, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants worldwide. It operates through four segments: the KFC Division, the Pizza Hut Division, the Taco Bell 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$6.3 billion and employs 38,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $36,479,885,312
• P/E ratio: 28.3786
• PEG ratio: 1.5884

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15. Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)

Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Americas, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole bean and ground coffees, single-serve and ready-to-drink beverages, and iced tea; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items.

Starbucks Corporation stock opened the day at $116.06 after a previous close of $115.99. The latest price was $117.47 (25 minute delay). Starbucks Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$27.1 billion and employs 349,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $131,139,510,272
• P/E ratio: 46.3031
• PEG ratio: 1.1821

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