NEW YORK, March 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding
McDonald's Corp. (NASDAQ: MCD), Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:
SBUX), Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), Brinker International
Inc. (NYSE: EAT), and Papa John's International Inc. (NASDAQ:
PZZA). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of
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McDonald's Corp. Analyst Notes
On March 10, 2014, McDonald's
Corp. (McDonald's) announced that its global comparable sales
decreased 0.3% in February 2014.
According to the Company, US sales were down 1.4%, Europe sales went up 0.6%, and Asia/Pacific, Middle
East and Africa (APMEA)
sales went down 2.6% during the month. Company President and CEO,
Don Thompson, said, "McDonald's
global growth priorities - optimizing our menu, modernizing the
customer experience and broadening accessibility to Brand McDonald's - are the foundation of our
customer-centric approach to building our business for the long
term. We are intent on improving our business performance by
thoughtfully evolving our approach to ensure that we are delivering
the most compelling value, service and convenience to each of the
approximately 70 million customers who choose McDonald's each day."
The full analyst notes on McDonald's Corp. are available to
download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03132014/MCD/report.pdf
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Starbucks Corporation Analyst Notes
On March 10, 2014, Starbucks
Corporation (Starbucks) reported that Starbucks and Disney teamed
up to open the first company-operated Starbucks location at
Downtown Disney in Anaheim,
California. According to the Company, the new store, which
is the first of four to be operated by Starbucks across Disney
properties in the US, will serve as a destination for guests
looking to relax and recharge as part of their visit. Starbucks
Chief Creative Officer and President, Global Innovation Arthur
Rubinfeld said, "This store is a reflection of two iconic brands
coming together to offer their customers the kind of high quality
experience they expect in a way that embodies the unique passion of
each. Collaborating with Disney offered us the opportunity to
create a unique moment of connection for our customers in a way
that evokes the magic that their guests expect." The full analyst
notes on Starbucks Corporation are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03132014/SBUX/report.pdf
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 10, 2014, Darden
Restaurants, Inc. (Darden) announced that with respect to the
separation of the Red Lobster business, it has filed a Form 10
Registration Statement with the US Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). The Company previously announced that it is
exploring parallel paths for the separation, including a tax-free
spin-off of the Red Lobster business to Darden shareholders as well
as a sale of the Red Lobster business, the process for which is
underway. The Company informed that a copy of the Form 10
Registration Statement, containing information about a potential
spin-off transaction for separating Red Lobster, is available on
its website. The full analyst notes on Darden Restaurants, Inc. are
available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03132014/DRI/report.pdf
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Brinker International Inc. Analyst Notes
On March 6, 2014, Brinker
International Inc. (Brinker) announced the resignation of
Guy Constant, Executive Vice
President, CFO and President of Global Business Development,
effective immediately. According to Brinker, Marie Perry, Senior Vice President Treasurer and
Controller for Brinker, will serve as interim CFO until a permanent
successor is named. The Company also stated that it will
immediately commence an internal and external search for a
successor. Brinker further announced that Kelli Valade has been promoted to Executive Vice
President/Chief Operating Officer for Chili's® Grill & Bar (a
restaurant operated by Brinker). Brinker added that as part of a
planned transition, Jeffrey Hoban
has been named Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the
Company. The Company stated that Roger
Thomson will continue to serve as Corporate Secretary as
well as assume additional executive roles. The full analyst notes
on Brinker International Inc. are available to download free of
charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03132014/EAT/report.pdf
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Papa John's International Inc. Analyst Notes
On February 25, 2014, Papa John's
International Inc. (Papa John's) announced its financial results
for Q4 FY 2013 and FY 2013 (period ended December 29, 2013). Total revenue increased 5.6%
YoY to $387.9 million in Q4 FY 2013,
while it was up 7.2% YoY to $1.4
billion in FY 2013. Net income attributable to common
shareholders was $17.8 million or
$0.41 per diluted share in Q4 FY
2013, compared to $17.4 million or
$0.37 per diluted share in Q4 FY
2012. Papa John's reported net income attributable to common
shareholders of $68.5 million or
$1.55 per diluted share in FY 2013,
versus $61.7 million or $1.29 per diluted share in FY 2012. Commenting on
the results, Founder, Chairman and CEO John
Schnatter said, "I'd like to congratulate our operators on
delivering a great year for Papa John's, with several notable
milestones and accomplishments including the opening of our 1,000th
International restaurant and continued strong growth in sales,
earnings and units." The Company stated that for FY 2014, it
expects EPS to increase to a range of $1.64
to $1.72. The full analyst notes on Papa John's
International Inc. are available to download free of charge at:
http://www.AnalystsReview.com/03132014/PZZA/report.pdf
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