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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.
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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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 $1,626.93 after a previous close of $1,625.14. The latest price was $1,608.83 (25-minute delay). Chipotle Mexican Grill is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD8.6 billion and employs 104,958 staff.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. It operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Capital Burger brands.
Darden Restaurants stock opened the day at $150.87 after a previous close of $150.36. The latest price was $148.50 (25-minute delay). Darden Restaurants is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$10 billion and employs 178,956 staff.
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 $269.57 after a previous close of $270.57. The latest price was $267.22 (25-minute delay). McDonald’s Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$23.2 billion and employs 100,000 staff.
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 also operates in virtual brands, including It's Just Wings and Maggiano's Italian Classics.
Brinker International stock opened the day at $36.03 after a previous close of $36.14. The latest price was $35.78 (25-minute delay). Brinker International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4 billion and employs 62,025 staff.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated engages in restaurant business. The company operates two bakeries that produces cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It also operates restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, and a collection of Fox Restaurant Concepts, as well as The Cheesecake Factory restaurants under licensing agreements internationally.
The Cheesecake Factory stock opened the day at $35.78 after a previous close of $36.05. The latest price was $35.44 (25-minute delay). The Cheesecake Factory is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.3 billion and employs 47,500 staff.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates and franchises restaurants under the Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, and Jaggers names in 49 states and ten internationally.
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$4 billion and employs 82,000 staff.
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$357.5 million and employs 239 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 $314.30 after a previous close of $313.94. The latest price was $310.64 (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.
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.
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$900.5 million and employs 11,704 staff.
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 food-related 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$17 billion and employs 273,875 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$6.5 billion and employs 6,400 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 $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$2.1 billion and employs 12,000 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$6.8 billion and employs 36,000 staff.
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such as pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch items.
Starbucks Corporation stock opened the day at $99.07 after a previous close of $100.43. The latest price was $98.70 (25-minute delay). Starbucks Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$32.9 billion and employs 402,000 staff.
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