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Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) is scheduled to host an Investor Day presentation on Jan. 16 and management is likely to detail multiple catalysts that will translate to outperformance versus current expectations, according to Wedbush. The Analyst Nick Setyan upgraded Wingstop's stock from Neutral...

Fast-food chicken chain Popeyes wants to poach Chick-fil-A employees to work at their stores on Sunday. Chick-fil-A is famously closed on Sundays so rival chicken chain, Restaurant Brands International Inc's (NYSE: QSR) Popeyes, poked some fun at its expense. The company said in a...

The chicken sandwich battle may become more competitive as McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) teased its own offering. What McDonald's Teased McDonald's posted in a tweet a picture of what appears to be a sandwich bag with a little picture of a chicken in the top corner with the date "12/...

Yum! Brands, Inc.'s (NYSE: YUM) KFC brand is working on a plant-based fried chicken option in Canada, according to the Toronto Star. KFC Says Seasoning The Biggest Challenge  Toronto Star's Karon Liu and other journalists spoke with KFC's food innovation and technology manager...

The chicken sandwich wars started by Popeyes and Chick-fil-A will become even more competitive with Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)'s Taco Bell entering the race. Taco Bell will marinate pieces of chicken breast in jalapeño buttermilk ranch sauce and then coat it in a combination of...

Chick-fil-A confirmed Monday a change in donation policies. Why Chick-fil-A Changed Policies The fast-food restaurant will cease donations to places like the Salvation Army, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Paul Anderson Youth Home -- both of which oppose same-sex marriage. Instead...

Consumers who missed out on a brief opportunity to enjoy a chicken sandwich at Popeyes will be given a second chance in November. What Happened Restaurant Brands International Inc's (NYSE: QSR) Popeyes delighted consumers with its sandwiches and created long-lines at stores for a two-week...

Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR)'s Popeye's concept realized a notable benefit in trends when its chicken sandwich took the country by storm. But did it have any impact on rivals? The Analyst KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Eric Gonzalez maintains an Overweight rating on...

The bullish case for Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (NASDAQ: PPC) is based on a combination of internal initiatives and external tailwinds, according to BMO. The Analyst BMO Capital Markets analyst Kenneth Zaslow upgraded Pilgrim's Pride from Market Perform to Outperform with a price target...

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN) held its annual day presentation Thursday, which prompted BMO to reaffirm the food company as a "top pick" for 2019. The Analyst BMO Capital Markets' Kenneth Zaslow maintains an Outperform rating on Tyson Foods with a $90 price target. The Thesis Tyson...

Chicken wings can be bought at nearly every pub across North America but ask Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) CEO Charles Morrison who his competitors are and he will answer there are none. Wingstop offers consumers a carry-out or delivery option that some of the big box rivals "can't compete...

Restaurant chain Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) could be on the cusp of a "virtuous cycle" of gaining brand awareness and investors should "get ready to wing it," according to Stifel. The Analyst Stifel's Chris O'Cull upgraded Wingstop from Hold to Buy with a price target...

China's pig supply has been depleted by 19 percent as a result of the spread of African swine fever. This gives U.S.-based Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) an opportunity to increase sales to China as consumers shift consumption to chicken and beef, according to Credit Suisse. The Analyst Robert...

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) boasts a diversified portfolio of proteins that will help the company navigate through any volatility within any one food group, according to Stephens. The Analyst Stephens' Ben Bienvenu initiated coverage of Tyson Foods with an Overweight rating and $78 price...

Meat processors like Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) and Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) gained 36 percent and 20 percent, respectively, over the past year — but now is not the time to buy, according to Buckingham Research Group.   The Analyst Buckingham's Eric Larson...