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The Motley Fool April 7, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Good Buy, Ruby Tuesday Casual dining's forgotten player is making some memorable moves.
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Applebee's Well-Fed Feb Are you going out to eat a lot more now? Lots of people may be having the same idea. Applebee's posted a healthy surge in February same-store sales late yesterday. While the increase was partly attributed to a slightly pricier menu, there are signs of some fat and happy guest traffic.
The Motley Fool July 23, 2004 Salim Haji	IHOP Flips Strategy As IHOP is in the midst of a fundamental shift in its business model, the company's dividend yield currently stands at 2.76%, significantly higher than most other companies in the restaurant industry.
The Motley Fool December 12, 2003 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Five Tasty Stocks If the holidays are making you hungry, dig into these tempting restaurant stocks. The author takes a closer look at five companies in various stages of growth that could add some flavor to your portfolio.
The Motley Fool July 21, 2004 Phil Wohl	Cheesecake Factory Satisfies The restaurant chain produces both good results and full stomachs. Based on the company's double-digit growth rate, rock-solid management, and superior business concept, the company deserves consideration for investors' portfolios.
The Motley Fool July 9, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Lone Star's Medium-Rare Disease Given the higher cost of sales, the fact that the casual steakhouses are reluctant to pass these increases on to the consumer clearly indicates that the chains feel vulnerable. So be a picky eater in this sector.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Applebee's Jab to the Ribs The chain will be taking a $2.3 million hit during the second quarter to cover an excess in its inventory of riblets. After the hit, which amounts to $0.02 a share, the company is projecting to earn between $0.33 and $0.34 per share.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2004 Phil Wohl	Not Totally Entertained Total Entertainment Restaurant's earnings for the second quarter fall short.
The Motley Fool April 2, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Eating Up the Diners Consumer confidence be damned, restaurant sales are booming.
The Motley Fool November 29, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Is Applebee's Slimming Down? November same-store sales at Applebee's improve, but signs are still slow. Given the uncertainty surrounding guest traffic and same-store sales, for the time being, it seems like a better time to watch the industry carefully than to gobble up shares.
The Motley Fool January 12, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Fresh, Hot Frisch's This Midwestern Big Boy operator has turned in a solid 12 months for stockholders.
The Motley Fool August 25, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Small Eats Taste Fine Some obscure restaurant stocks come up with appetizing returns.
The Motley Fool February 25, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	A Luby's Hot Plate The cafeteria chain has improved its balance sheet, and now turns to its menu.
The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Indigestion at Bob Evans? There's a lot to like about this restarant chain, but timing the turnaround looks tricky.
The Motley Fool September 8, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	What About Bob? Bob Evans continues to struggle, but help is on the way.
The Motley Fool February 5, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Cheesecake's Rising Price hikes are, once again, on the menu at this restaurant. Will Cheesecake Factory goers buy it?
The Motley Fool July 29, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Steak 'n Shake Rattles 'n Rolls The steakburger chain keeps serving up slow and steady growth.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Landry's Looking Good The nation's second-largest seafood casual-dining chain sees record revenues and raises guidance. Landry's bottom line and stock price should both continue their upward climb.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Restaurant Posts Rave Review Ruby Tuesday reported strong fourth-quarter and year-end numbers.
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Applebee's: Ripe for Change? November comps for the restaurant were the same-old same-old, but change is likely on the way. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	A Chipped Ruby Ruby Tuesday still struggles to stand apart and produce meaningful growth. For now, it may be best to pass on this stock.
The Motley Fool June 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Same Old Story at Darden Darden Restaurants closes out a mixed fiscal 2004.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006 Jim Mueller	Foolish Forecast: The Buzz on Applebee's The casual dining restaurant will announce earnings for the second quarter tomorrow. Will revenues be up and earnings down, as projected, or will there be some surprises? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool July 8, 2004 Steven Mallas	McDonald's Denies the Diner Apparently McDonald's has chosen to cease and desist an interesting trial program of a "diner-style" restaurant concept.
The Motley Fool August 20, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Happy Meals Kill Grimace! McDonald's Happy Meal turns 25. Accompanied by parents ordering off the pricier regular menu, which fast-food chain wouldn't want to cater to kids?
The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Brinker Takes Bite out of Outlook Chili's parent posts strong fourth-quarter earnings, but lowers guidance.
The Motley Fool March 16, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Chang's Cash Is the Thing The fast-growing restaurant chain rewards new store managers with minority interests in their units, but accounting issues associated with the practice caused it to restate earnings.
The Motley Fool August 15, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	SYSCO: Great Company, Not-So-Great Stock SYSCO shows no sign of losing its dominant position in the food service industry, but that doesn't make the stock a sure winner.
The Motley Fool March 14, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Any More Sizzle to Lone Star Steakhouse? While this could be a worthwhile turnaround candidate, investors must understand this is a tricky one to evaluate.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2006 Nathan Parmelee	Cheesecake Factory Crumbles Cheesecake Factory warns that same-store sales will be flat to slightly negative. Investors, should you care?
The Motley Fool April 28, 2005 Mike Cianciolo	A Polished Applebee's The restaurant company maintains its diet of steady growth. Investors looking for a reliable, though not flashy, performer may want to consider Applebee's.
The Motley Fool July 14, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Red Robin is Flying High Price increases and store-level efficiency improvements are boosting the burger chain Red Robin.
The Motley Fool October 23, 2009 Rob Plaza	Maybe Customers Don't Want Their Baby Back Ribs Brinker serves up not-so appetizing results.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2004 Jeremy MacNealy	Should You Dig This Irish Jig? Though the restaurant's stock has been out of favor, if O'Charley's continues to develop and differentiate its product, with ample growth potential along with a reasonable valuation, its stock will be worthy of an addition to an investor's watch list.
The Motley Fool September 23, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Darden's Dragging Lobster The restaurant company beats estimates, but Red Lobster is still weak.
The Motley Fool December 24, 2003 Alyce Lomax	How Now, Mad Cow? Restaurant stocks could suffer due to the first identification of a case of mad cow disease in the U.S.
The Motley Fool March 7, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Let Them Eat Cheesecake The restaurateur kicks off an aggressive share repurchase program. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 4, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	What's Eating P.F. Chang's? The fast-growing restaurant chain stumbles at the unit level. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Nathan Parmelee	More Cheesecake, Anyone? Low same-store sales growth hints at future problems for Cheesecake Factory. Investors who jumped in to buy shares will want to pay close attention to the company's ability to meet its schedule for opening new stores.
The Motley Fool February 12, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Saucy Steakhouses Sounds like steak's on the menu for the dining-out crowd.
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: No Goodbye to Ruby Tuesday The casual dining restaurant appears to have a full plate for its 2007 third-quarter earnings report, which rolls out shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool April 10, 2007 Timothy M. Otte	Final Onion Not Bloomin' at Outback The final sales release before the restaurant probably goes private shows more of the same sluggishness. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2007 Alyce Lomax	Is Applebee's Rotten? The restaurant stock receives a rare "sell" rating from a Wall Street analyst. Investors, should you ignore the negative statement?
The Motley Fool May 21, 2004 W.D. Crotty	It's National Burger Month! With sales at hamburger chains soaring, it's worth taking a look at the burger stocks.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Chumps at Champps The Champps Americana restaurant chain is going out for a lot less than the $6.95 price tag that it started out the calendar year at. The price is also well off last year's high of $8.29 and the low teens that it peaked at five years ago.
The Motley Fool June 2, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	A Tale of Two Concepts Some eateries thrive while others suffer through the low-carb craze.
The Motley Fool April 22, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Nothing Humdrum About Yum! Investors find the name behind Taco Bell and Pizza Hut delectable today.
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