Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) updated its fiscal 2026 financial outlook, which includes a 53rd week. The updated outlook includes the impact of the additional week. Total sales growth is projected in a range of 8.5% to 9.3%, including approximately 2% growth related to the 53rd week. Same-restaurant sales growth is expected in a range of 3.5% to 4.3%. The company expects adjusted net earnings per share from continuing operations of $10.50 to $10.70, including: approximately $0.20 related to the addition o ...

An Olive Garden restaurant in Milpitas, California, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported strong sales growth, fueled by demand at Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse.For the second straight quarter, the company hiked its full-year outlook for revenue growth, although it only reiterated its projections for its earnings. The company now expects fiscal 2026 revenue growth of 8.5% to 9.3% and earnings per share of $10.50 to $10.70. Shares of the company rose more than 4% in pre ...

US drive-through coffee chain 7 Brew has appointed Matthew Dunnigan as its new chief financial officer (CFO), as it continues to scale its footprint across the country. Dunnigan will report directly to CEO John Davidson. Dunnigan stated: “After a decade evaluating and building several leading restaurant brands, 7 Brew’s growth potential and franchisee returns stand out as among the most compelling I’ve seen. “Anchored by its authentic mission to cultivate kindness in every community it serves, 7 Brew i ...

What are the key issues facing McDonald's in 2026?The stock market has been volatile this year, including a swoon in March and April after the Trump administration announced tariffs. However, equities have bounced back, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.16%) up 16.1% through Dec. 12.Turning to individual stocks, it's a good time to review how they've done and what to look for in 2026. Turning to ubiquitous fast-food chain McDonald's (MCD +1.33%), it has been an eventful year.It's time to take a look back at how McD ...

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TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Going viral has always been a risky marketing strategy. In many ways, the bump a company gets from becoming a social media sensation works like the sales impact of appearing on "Shark Tank." Even companies that don't make a deal to a piece of their brand, usually see a short-term spike in interest and orders because of the television exposure. That can help with exposure a ...

Ark Restaurants Corp.’s (ARKR) investors have been experiencing some short-term losses from the stock lately, despite its bumpy ride over recent months. Shares of the owners and operators of restaurants and bars, fast food concepts and catering operations have lost 31.8% in the past six months compared with the industry’s 5.1% decline. It has also underperformed the sector and the S&P 500’s gains of 6% and 16.3%, respectively, in the same time frame.A key recent development for ARKR was the release of its f ...

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You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletters. Doherty Enterprises Inc., one of the country’s largest franchisees, is adding Qdoba Mexican Eats to its portfolio with a new agreement to develop 27 restaurants in select New York and New Jersey markets throughout the next several years.  The agreement represents a strategic expansion for Doherty Enterprises, whose portfolio currently includes 158 restaurants across Applebee’s, Panera Bread, Wendy’s, Chevys Fresh M ...

Red Lobster’s 36-year-old CEO recently said he’s plotting the restaurant industry’s greatest comeback story ever. Now he’s handing out sage advice to other young leaders. In a recent How Leaders Lead With David Novak podcast episode, Damola Adamolekun said the key to success as a leader is being a better person. “Leadership is self-improvement,” Adamolekun said. “Understand yourself and what your strengths are and where you can be better. Because the stronger you are as a person, the more people are goi ...