Notable macro data points, news items, and price action pertaining to the restaurant space.
MACRO
Subsectors
QSR stocks outperformed yesterday as CMG and SBUX moved higher. Dean Foods dragged the food stock average performance down.
QUICK SERVICE
MCD was added to the “Fresh Money Ideas” list at Lazard.
SBUX is giving away free iBook downloads in partnership with Apple’s iTunes. The downloads are available via in-store Wi-Fi hotspots.
THI recently opened its first store in Dubai, according to management commentary at the Scotia Back to School conference.
CASUAL DINING
KONA was raised to a “Strong Buy” at Feltl. The price target is $8 per share.
Howard Penney
Managing Director
Rory Green
Analyst