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If you're interested in investing in the dining 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. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)
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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Chipotle Mexican Grill is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD11.8 billion and employs 130,000 staff.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates full-service restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates under Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Chuy's, Yard House, Ruth's Chris Steak House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Bahama Breeze, The Capital Burger, Darden and Darden Restaurants brand names.
Darden Restaurants stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Darden Restaurants is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$12.4 billion and employs 197,924 staff.
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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). McDonald’s Corporation is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$26.3 billion and employs 150,000 staff.
Brinker International, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, owns, develops, operates, and franchises casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands.
Brinker International stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Brinker International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.6 billion and employs 83,840 staff.
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates and licenses restaurants in the United States and Canada. The company operates bakeries that produce cheesecakes and other baked products for its restaurants, international licensees, third-party bakery customers, external foodservice operators, retailers, and distributors. It operates restaurants under the brands comprising The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Flower Child, and Fox Restaurant Concepts.
The Cheesecake Factory stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). The Cheesecake Factory is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$3.7 billion and employs 47,900 staff.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates through Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, and Other segments.
Texas Roadhouse stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Texas Roadhouse is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5.8 billion and employs 95,000 staff.
Wingstop Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, franchises and operates restaurants under the Wingstop brand in United States, Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and The Netherlands. Its restaurants offer classic wings, boneless wings, tenders, and hand-sauced-and-tossed in various flavors, as well as chicken sandwiches, fries, and hand-cut carrots and celery that are cooked-to-order.
Wingstop stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Wingstop is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$683 million and employs 325 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Dominos Pizza Inc Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4.8 billion and employs 6,400 staff.
Jack in the Box Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants (QSR) in the United States. It operates through Jack in the Box and Del Taco segments.
Jack In The Box stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (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 1,316 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Shake Shack is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$1.4 billion and employs 12,826 staff.
Aramark provides food and facilities services to education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections clients in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Food and Support Services United States, and Food and Support Services International. It offers food-related managed services, including dining, catering, food service management, and convenience-oriented retail services; non-clinical food and food-related support services, such as patient food and nutrition, retail food, environmental services, 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Aramark is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$18.5 billion and employs 278,390 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Restaurant Brands International is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$9.3 billion and employs 37,600 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (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.
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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Yum! Brands is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.1 billion and employs 40,000 staff.
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of coffee internationally. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee, tea, and other beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, complementary food, packaged 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 $0.00 after a previous close of $0.00. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). Starbucks Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$37.2 billion and employs 381,000 staff.
While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in restaurant stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — restaurant stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the dining 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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