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I've always appreciated dividend stocks as a solid strategy for any investment portfolio. While I recognize the importance of growth stocks (and hold several of them), stocks that represent companies that pay a solid, consistent dividend also are an important tool for growing wealth.

Both McDonald's and Restaurant Brands International are high-quality, long-term 'buy and hold' stocks with distinct risk-return profiles. My 'Flipping Burger' strategy capitalizes on valuation deviations between MCD and QSR, switching positions as relative value shifts. The strategy has been successful to date, as QSR has outperformed. QSR currently offers better forward value due to higher earnings growth estimates, successful brand turnarounds, and favorable international trends. However, the valuation gap is narrowing.

Return of Snack Wraps leaves some locations temporarily short of ingredients as brisk sales come after tough stretch for burger giant

The Dow Jones Industrial Average comprises 30 blue chip stocks that investors often regard as a proxy for the overall economy. Amidst that prominence, all but two of the 30 components return cash to shareholders, a move that tends to affirm that stability.

After almost a decade long absence, the McCrispy Snack Wrap has returned to the McDonald’s menu in all its glory. It was officially reintroduced as of July 10, 2025 in response to ongoing customer demand. Fans of the menu item were so committed that they even created a Change.org petition and garnered over 18,000 signatures. For those unfamiliar with the infamous Snack Wrap, it features crispy chicken, cheese, and shredded lettuce. These babies are available in two flavor options: Ranch and Spicy Pepper. They cost only around $2.99 each, which is good news for value-focused customers. The reintroduction of the beloved treat is part of a larger effort by McDonalds to bring back nostalgia-driven items. As of 2023, there were more than 200,000 fast food outlets of various kinds around the United States, and American consumers are said to spend about $200 billion on food and drinks from these establishments every year. According to some estimates, as much as 80% of us eat fast food at le

MCD plans to expand its beverage lineup in U.S. stores, tapping CosMc's insights to boost traffic and check size.

McDonald's (MCD) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

With Starbucks’ (NASDAQ:SBUX) new CEO Brian Niccol stepping into his role in September 2024, investors have now had nearly a year to digest some of the changes he’s made at the helm. And thus far, there have been some intriguing updates worth considering. [leypoints] There should be. Given Niccol’s successful leadership at Chipotle, expectations are high that he’ll reinvigorate innovation in Starbucks and within the brand. Bringing consumers back to a company that has seen a marked decline in growth in recent quarters is a difficult goal, but by all accounts, the company does appear to be moving in the right direction. For now, in most western markets Starbucks remains the premier coffee chain dominating this space. And while there are certainly local opportunities in the U.S. and other core markets, product launches have come under scrutiny for largely underwhelming. With that in mind, I thought I’d try to put forward a few ideas of menu additions the gen

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Exhibit “A” is fast food stocks that are tapering off. Here's a sample size of the worst performers and their lackluster performance so far this year.