Fast Food

Two large restaurant companies have filed trademarks for their respective names and brands inside the metaverse. The filings could be ways to protect their intellectual property from being used by others, or it could signal a further push into the metaverse. Here are the details. McDonald'...

Chipotle Mexican, Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) founder Steve Ellis announced he was stepping down as the leader of the company in late 2017. Ellis was succeeded by industry veteran Brian Niccol, who has been credited with helping to steer the company forward from a brand crisis. Here are five things...

Shares of fast-food giant McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) have lagged the market in the past year, but investors have high hopes for the company’s recently launched MyMcDonald’s Rewards loyalty program. On Monday, Bank of America analyst Sara Senatore said the rewards program will...

A leading fast food restaurant chain is experimenting with a new unlimited taco pass to help grow its loyal customer base and add to its sales momentum. What Happened: Taco Bell, a unit of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), is experimenting with a Taco Lover’s Pass at select locations. Taco Pass...

One of the most well-known fast-food brands in the U.S. could be getting a store facelift that will create some buzz and could increase speed and efficiency. What Happened: Taco Bell, a unit of Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM), announced plans to open a new two-story location in Brooklyn Park,...

Wendy’s is scheduled to report 2Q earnings on Wednesday before the market open. Zacks estimates EPS will be $0.18, and revenue will hit $460.32 million. Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) results may be another piece in the pattern for inflation: how much are input costs rising, and in turn, is the...

Shares of McDonalds Inc (NYSE: MCD) are up 8% year-to-date and are trading close to 52-week highs. Could there be room for shares of the fast-food giant to run with the nationwide launch of a loyalty program? What Happened: The MyMcDonald’s Rewards program will roll out nationwide on July 8,...

A fast-food restaurant chain owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) is trending on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) with a new marketing campaign aimed at one of its rivals. What Happened: Now during Pride Month, Burger King will be donating a portion of sales from its Ch...

While Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc’s (NYSE: CMG) stock has been under pressure since mid-April with weakness in growth, the company’s same-store sales prospect for the long term is “better than it ever has been,” given the rising mix of digital sales, according to...

While investors may be wondering if the rally in full-service restaurant stocks is over and if it is time to invest in quick-service restaurant stocks, this is not an “either/or decision,” according to Stephens & Co. The Wingstop Analyst: James Rutherford...

National Burrito Day is Thursday and there are many ways to celebrate. Here is a list of some of the top burritos to buy on this special day. 1. Taco Bell: The Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Taco & Burrito Cravings Pack or a Burrito Supreme Combo should satisfy the hungriest of cravings....

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) — the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger — wants customers to text orders to any of its brands. What Happened: As restaurants continue to reopen across the U.S. and the world, restaurant chains are looking for...

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE: CMG) will continue expanding into Canada this year after a three-year hiatus. What Happened: Chipotle announced on Tuesday its plans to expand its presence in Canada. The Mexican restaurant chain will open its doors in Surrey, British Columbia,...

Restaurant chain Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) reported in February its best quarterly performance in more than 27 years. This can be attributed to management's quick action in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris said on CNBC's "Squawk...

Shake Shack Inc (NYSE: SHAK) has expanded its Shake Track digital service in an exclusive partnership with Uber Technologies Inc’s (NYSE: UBER) Uber Eats. What Happened: After successfully testing its delivery service in Miami and New York, Shake Shack will now offer its menu for delivery...