Content about Mark Kalinowski

March 29, 2012
Analyst: Casual-dining comps could fall in March
Janney Capital Markets forecasts a downward trend in the sector
January 18, 2012
Analyst: McD franchisees concerned over chain's pricing plans
Frustration on franchisor’s pricing strategy grows
November 30, 2011
Analyst: Wendy's may top Burger King
o. 3 burger brand may overtake No. 2 in battle for market share
September 20, 2011
Analysts give ShopHouse a thumbs up
Strong success predicted for new concept from Chipotle
July 22, 2011
McD: Price increases haven’t hurt traffic
Heard on the Call: menu, pricing, remodels and international markets
July 20, 2011
Analyst: McD franchisees upbeat on sales
The chain could have its best sales month in years
June 27, 2011
A look at McDonald’s newest menu strategy
McDonald’s launched the mango-pineapple flavor of its Real Fruit Smoothie lineup
June 1, 2011
A hot list of Darden acquisition targets
Analyst outlines picks for possible chain purchases by Darden Restaurants
May 27, 2011
Chipotle expands test of chorizo
Chipotle Mexican Grill has expanded a test of a new chorizo sausage
April 20, 2011
1Q preview: Trends positive for restaurants
Reports from such heavy hitters to flood market, with early signs positive for most brands
February 14, 2011
Chipotle registers new brand name: ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen
Analyst: Name suggests broad menu at new concept
February 2, 2011
Analyst targets possible Darden acquisitions
Mark Kalinowski names BJ's, CPK and Yard House as potential purchases
October 19, 2010
McD's strong sales expected to continue in 3Q
Analyst: Franchisees upbeat on sales but concerned about costs
September 6, 2010
Companies anticipate huge costs as health insurance reform takes effect

By White Castle’s estimates, health care reform will erode at least 55 percent of its net income when it goes into effect in 2014. And at Brinker International, officials have put the cost of health care reform to the company at $60 million in some news reports.


July 26, 2010
P.F. Chang's tests new happy hour menu
The new menu is offered in addition to the chain's line of small plates.
June 29, 2010
A glimpse at Taco Bell breakfast
Taco Bell won’t be the first chain to mine the morning daypart for sales growth, but at least one analyst has said breakfast could propel the fortunes of the country’s largest quick-service Mexican brand and its parent company, Yum! Brands Inc.
June 16, 2010
Convenience, price key to driving fast-casual sales
Offering more convenient locations and lower prices could drive sales for fast-casual concepts like Panera and Chipotle, a survey finds.
December 6, 2009
Analyst: Long-dominant KFC may be surpassed by Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A, the regional quick-service chain with deep Southern roots, may one day surpass KFC as...
November 24, 2009
Analyst: Chick-fil-A may rule the roost
ATLANTA Chick-fil-A, a chicken chain that many still think of as a Southern regional player,...
April 20, 2009
McD may finally roll out Angus burger
OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald’s Corp. would neither confirm nor deny on Tuesday the reported national...
November 2, 2008
McD scores amid downturn, but doubts persist about espresso, Dollar Menu plans
As independent and chain restaurants nationwide struggled in recent months amid dwindling traffic and waning...
April 15, 2008
Analyst survey: MCD comps up 0.9% in March, 0.8% in April
OAK BROOK Ill. A survey of 32 domestic McDonald’s franchisees that represent about 241 restaurants...
March 6, 2008
Analysts predict McD positive Feb. comps
OAK BROOK Ill. Analysts on Friday were predicting a 1-percent to 4-percent increase in McDonald's...
January 27, 2008
The NRN 50: Billions and billions served
For more than 50 years, McDonald’s has rolled with its opponents’ punches and watched its...
January 21, 2007
Boston Market’s CEO says McDonald’s may sell chain
Even absent any...
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