Fast-casual Mediterranean chain Cava has had an impressive year since going public in June 2023. It posted a profit in its first quarterly report, repeatedly beat Wall Street’s earnings estimates and now boasts a more than $14 billion market cap, nearly 500% higher than its initial valuation. Now, Wall Street analysts see shades of another … Read more
A Starbucks worker wears a t-shirt and button promoting unionization on April 7, 2022, in Chicago. John J. Kim | Chicago Tribune | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the coffee chain is committed to bargaining in good faith with the union that represents many of its baristas, as the … Read more
Brian Niccol, incoming CEO of Starbucks Anjali Sundaram | CNBC New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol will focus on improving the chain’s U.S. business in his first 100 days on the job before he moves to fix its issues abroad, according to an open letter published on Tuesday. “… In some places — especially in the … Read more
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., September 9, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today. Sign up for free to receive it directly in your inbox. … Read more
Brian Niccol steps in as CEO of Starbucks on Monday, taking over as the coffee giant’s sales slump and stock price falls. Starbucks tapped Niccol in August to take over from Laxman Narasimhan, who held the position since March 2023. Niccol had served as chief executive of Chipotle Mexican Grill since 2018, turning around the … Read more
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market check: The S & P 500 is limping into the long weekend, giving back most of its earlier gains in the session, though the index … Read more
Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bennington, population 15,000, is known for its fall foliage, lush Green Mountain backdrop, and laid-back Vermont vibe. There’s no major university here (Bennington College has over 700 undergraduates and calls its namesake town home) and the nearest interstate highway is 40 miles away. But none of that deterred Chipotle, long … Read more
Mobile order and Uber Eats and Doordash delivery pick up area at Starbucks coffee shop, Queens, New York. Lindsey Nicholson | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images It’s become a familiar sight at Starbucks cafes: a counter crowded with mobile orders, frustrated customers waiting for the drinks they ordered and overwhelmed baristas trying … Read more
An employee prepares a hot dog at a Portillo’s restaurant in Chicago, Sept. 27, 2022. Christopher Dilts | Bloomberg | Getty Images Activist investor Engaged Capital has built a nearly 10% stake in Portillo’s, the struggling Chicago-based hot-dog chain, and is engaging with management on improving operations, margins and branding as the company pushes to expand … Read more
An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have … Read more
