Gregory Francfort

Darden Restaurants Inc (NYSE:DRI) is likely to show visitor growth across its brands based on a traffic report when the company reports second-quarter financial results Thursday before market open. Here's a look at the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying ahead of the report, and key items...

When Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) reports quarterly results Wednesday, it will have plenty to discuss, including tariffs, a new international expansion plan, and strong year-over-year quarterly visit growth. Here are the analyst earnings estimates ahead of the report and key items to watch....

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) was featured as the call of the day Tuesday on CNBC's "Fast Money Halftime Report." What Happened: Guggenheim analyst Gregory Francfort initiated coverage on McDonald's with a Buy rating and a price target of $270. Link...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported Tuesday afternoon with mixed fiscal first-quarter results highlighted by a 5% U.S. same-store sales decline. The coffee chain posted a revenue miss, but EPS beat. Here's how six Starbucks sell-side analysts reacted to the print. The Starbucks...

Fast food chain Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN) reported third-quarter results that prompted BofA Securities analyst to turn bullish on the stock. The Wendys Analyst: Gregory Francfort upgraded Wendys from Neutral to Buy with a price target lifted from $24 to $26. The Wendys Thesis: Wendys' third-...

BofA Securities turned incrementally bullish on McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) after proprietary data signaled limited-service restaurant sales accelerated in August. The McDonald's Analyst: Gregory Francort maintains a Buy rating on McDonald's stock with a price target lifted...

The restaurant sector is getting increased attention Monday after BofA Securities boosted its price targets on two of the more closely followed stocks: casual fast food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) and coffee chain Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) The Chipotle, Starbucks...

BofA analysts presented to investors a pair trade in the restaurant sector consisting of a bullish stance on Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: DNKN) and a bearish stance on Cheesecake Factory Inc (NASDAQ: CAKE). The Analyst: Gregory Francfort upgraded Dunkin Brands from Neutral to Buy with a...

Mcdonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported a 30% decline in second-quarter revenue Tuesday and a 68% drop in net income. The global fast food giant was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some analysts are optimistic the chain can recover. The McDonald's Analysts: BofA...

Starbucks Corporation's (NASDAQ: SBUX) third-quarter report quantified the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the coffee chain. Starbucks said Tuesday that its fiscal third quarter revenue was down 38% year-over-year to $4.2 billion, and the company posted a net loss of $678.4 million...

The restaurant industry has been hammered by the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, sending share prices throughout the space tumbling. However, certain restaurants are better-positioned to weather the downturn than others. On Wednesday, Bank of America analyst Gregory Francfort raised his price target for...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) announced Tuesday a business update consisting of its same-store sales performance in April and May and COVID-19-related commentary. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the report. The Analysts BTIG analyst Peter Saleh maintains...

Global coffee chain Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported second-quarter results Tuesday that were notable for the disruption to its business from the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how the Street reacted.  The Starbucks Analysts Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner maintained...

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) shares lost 0.64% Friday after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue beats but withdrew its long-term guidance. On Thursday, Domino's reported first-quarter EPS of $3.07 on revenue of $873.1 million. Both numbers beat consensus analyst...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) abruptly parted ways with CEO Steve Easterbrook on Sunday and represents a new topic of uncertainty for investors. The Analysts UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains a Neutral rating on McDonald's stock with a $212 price target. Bank of America analyst Gregory...