Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc., the McDonald’s Corp. operator in Latin America, is up more than 82 percent year to date, making it the top performer among restaurant stocks so far this year.
Kona Grill Inc.’s stock is down more than 70 percent so far this year. The upscale casual chain out of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the worst-performing restaurant on Wall Street this year.
Michael Shay
Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc. has had a good third quarter. The Vancouver, Wash.-based take-and-bake pizza chain’s stock increased 33 percent in the third calendar quarter of 2017 — making it the quarter’s top-performing restaurant company.
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc.’s stock fell more than 46 percent in the third calendar quarter. The Columbus, Ohio-based operator of Italian casual-dining concepts led decliners in the period.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is among companies that have seen their stocks surge this year. The operator of Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is up 37 percent due, in part, to the purchase of Popeyes earlier this year.
Joe Raedle
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.’s stock is down more than 18 percent on the year, after falling recently amid growing concerns about its sales recovery. Investors are worried that the Denver-based burrito chain operator’s recovery from steep sales declines in 2016 could be slower than expected.
McDonald’s Corp.’s stock is up more than 31 percent this year. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based burger giant has gained investor favor through improving sales and expectations of further strengthening amid efforts to improve its restaurants, expand delivery and serve fresh beef.
John Strange
Zoe’s Kitchen Inc.’s stock is down nearly 46 percent so far this year amid weakening sales and the company’s decision to slow development. On average, stock in fast casual chains is down more than 9 percent so far this year.
