Ben Parente

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) third-quarter performance left sell-side impressed, with firms extolling the company for its stellar showing. As such, UBS maintained its Neutral rating on McDonald's but lifted its price target from $160 to $170. At the same time, BTIG maintained its Buy...

Commenting on Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)'s nice positive surprise delivered for the first time in several quarters, BTIG said heavy investment in value is yielding results in the firm of same store momentum. Q1 Review Analysts Peter Saleh and Ben Parente noted that the company...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) patrons should be bracing for menu prices increase in the coming months, according to a note from BTIG. The view comes close on heels of reports of menu price increases and findings by BTIG based on its own pricing checks. Analysts Peter Saleh and Ben...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) held its biennial Analyst Day on Wednesday, where it outlined its financial goals and focus areas, among other updates. The company reiterated its annualized targets of 10 percent revenue growth, mid-single-digit same-store sales expansion and 15–20...