Jim Cramer Likes McDonald’s (MCD) but Sees Jersey Mike’s (JMKE) as the Lower-Risk Bet
On September 11, an Investing Club member asked whether McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was a buy, sell, or hold after the stock fell nearly 20% over the previous 12 months, noting that higher beef prices were a factor. Mad Money host Jim Cramer stated: Okay, I want you to buy it here. Let me tell you […]
09-15-2026
Read moreMcDonald's target falls to $325, but Jefferies keeps faith in recovery
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) retained Jefferies' backing despite a price target cut to $325 from $350, with management still needing to convince investors that a sales recovery is achievable. Shares traded down 1% to $253.67 on September 15, as the broker maintained its...
09-15-2026
Read moreChipotle Falls 5%: Profit Taking After a Strong Month, or the Salmonella Headline Again?
Chipotle stock just fell 5% on a day when the broader market barely budged and no confirmed company news hit the wire, leaving traders to choose between two very different explanations for the sudden drop.
09-15-2026
Read moreCan WEN's Turnaround Change Traffic Weakness Into EBITDA Progress?
WEN's turnaround targets traffic, value and restaurant economics as weak sales, cost inflation and investment pressure weigh on EBITDA recovery.
09-15-2026
Read moreCAVA's Loyalty Base Outpaces Store Growth: Can It Lift Traffic?
CAVA's loyalty base grows faster than restaurant openings as traffic gains and menu innovation deepen customer engagement.
09-15-2026
Read moreThis Chinese Chain Has More Locations Than McDonald’s. They Did It By Copying This U.S. Discount Chain’s Playbook.
Mixue sells 45-cent ice cream cones out of 47,000 stores. The blueprint came from watching how Dollar General beat Walmart.
09-15-2026
Read moreLeBron James Commits Capital, Provides “Signal” to Mike’s Red Tacos
LeBron James invested in Mike Red's Tacos, which has three corporate stores open and franchise commitments for about 300 more.
09-15-2026
Read moreWorkplace Violence is a Big Issue in QSR. Here’s How to Start Countering It
An employee at a Greensboro, North Caroliona, McDonald’s was physically attacked in June by a group of juvenile girls. They were fighting among themselves in the restaurant and turned on her when she asked them to leave. In January, a routine refund dispute sparked explicit death threats by an aggressive customer against a crew of Paul’s Drive In in […]
09-15-2026
Read moreHow Investors May Respond To McDonald's (MCD) US$20 Billion Delivery Push And App Strategy
In recent weeks, McDonald's outlined progress in its Accelerating the Arches plan, highlighting a global delivery platform generating about US$20.00 billion in systemwide sales across 90% of its restaurants and an upcoming investor day focused on addressing demand pressures and digital growth. A key development is the company's push to route 30% of delivery sales through its own app by the end of 2027, underscoring h […]
09-15-2026
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