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Collectively, we all know fast-food isn’t the healthiest choice. And with rising prices, it often isn’t even the cheapest choice either, with the average McDonald’s meal costing $9.29. But darn it if those fast-food chains don’t have a way of calling our name! The call is especially loud when stress takes over, time is of the essence, or late-night cravings hit unexpectedly. But when the drive-thru urge hits, we must remember that all fast-food establishments are not created equal. While some of these restaurants are notorious for their mediocre meals and over salted taste, others stand out among the masses due to their quality, convenience, and overall deliciousness. To find the top 10 fast-food establishments, 24/7 Wall St reviewed rankings from the America Customer Satisfaction Index for 2024. The index ranks fast-food brands across a range of categories, including accuracy of order, cleanliness, helpful staff, and menu variety. Chains like Sonic and McDonald

This is a great time to consider adding quality dividend stocks to your investment portfolio. Recent headwinds in the economy have weighed on sales of leading retail and consumer goods brands, and this has driven their stocks down and their yields higher.

BROS gains edge for 2025 with faster growth and strong brand engagement, while SBUX grapples with turnaround execution and margins pressure in 2025.

Starbucks (SBUX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Exclusive data on Starbucks collected by TD Cowen “suggests deteriorating value perceptions and narrowing quality perceptions for Starbucks relative to peers,” analyst says.

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McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD)  CEO Chris Kempczinski recently said same-store sales were in trouble because, to some extent, its menu was too expensive, particularly in a time of an uncertain economy.

Starbucks' stock has dropped sharply after a Q2 earnings miss and rising costs from its turnaround strategy, but I see this as a long-term opportunity. Despite near-term margin pressure and investor skepticism, Starbucks is making progress in customer experience, operational improvements, and global expansion, especially in China. Starbucks appears undervalued compared to peers, with strong expected EPS growth and an attractive dividend yield, making it compelling for value and dividend growth investors.

Dividend stocks can be a great way to protect and build wealth over the long term. There's nothing like investing in strong businesses that distribute some of their profits back to shareholders in cool cash.

Brian Niccol is slowing Starbucks' expansion and focusing on operational improvements, but sales and margins remain weak, with no quick turnaround in sight. Comparable sales are improving slightly, but much of this is due to easier comparisons, and margins have fallen to Covid-era lows, amid heavy reinvestment. Starbucks has withdrawn guidance, leading to uncertainty and numerous downward revisions, with key engagement metrics like active members also declining.