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The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Can Sonic Still Boom? Does the burger chain's valuation already reflect its fast growth? Though not a huge bargain, the company's margins, ROIC, and above-average growth makes paying up for quality a little easier to stomach.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2008 Todd Wenning	Happy Hour at Sonic Sonic reported generally positive first-quarter results; the stock was up as much as 5% in after-hours trading.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2006 Jim Mueller	Sonic Charges Ahead At-the-car credit card use isn't the only way Sonic is ringing up more sales. With Sonic apparently firing on all cylinders and buying back shares, the current pullback in price might represent a decent entry point.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Folly Volley: Sonic Comps continue to shine for Sonic. What's the winning recipe? Couple profitability improvements with solid top-line performance, and Sonic is offering one more reason to drive in and take a closer look at the company.
The Motley Fool October 13, 2004 Phil Wohl	Sonic Supersizes The drive-in restaurant chain extends hours and reaps the benefits. If you're looking to invest in a double-digit sales and earnings grower with fresh ideas, Sonic would be a solid choice.
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Investors Salivate for Sonic The burger chain continues to grill up solid performance. After the recent run-up on its stock, prospective investors may want to wait for some weakness before hopping on board.
The Motley Fool June 26, 2008 Ryan Fuhrmann	Stick With Fast Food Share performance of fast food chains such as McDonald's, Burger King, and Yum! Brands are firmly ahead of the S&P over the past year.
The Motley Fool January 4, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Sonic's Retro Boom The drive-in eatery proves that there's plenty of horsepower under its hood. The company saw its sales climb by 20%, to $142.2 million.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Jack in the Box's Record Highs Tasty results for the burger specialist lead to new highs for its stock.
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The Motley Fool November 18, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Steak n Shake's Shaky Stock Investors, the food here is great, but about the stock?
The Motley Fool October 13, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	A Super Sonic Stock With more than 3,000 units and continued strong sales, Sonic is showing no signs of slowing down. Investors would be wise to take a closer look.
The Motley Fool January 6, 2004 Seth Jayson	Sonic's Back in the Saddle Tasty earnings and a healthy boost in comps, fresh to your window.
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The Motley Fool March 29, 2007 David Lee Smith	Sonic Skates to Solid Quarter Looking beneath Sonic's justifiable special items yields better-than-expected results for investors.
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The Motley Fool January 18, 2006 Brian Gorman	McDonald's Plays Chicken The fast-food chain risks losing its base as it continues to expand its non-burger menu.
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The Motley Fool October 31, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Texas Roadhouse Reheated Comps at the steakhouse chain regain positive momentum. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool March 23, 2005 Jeff Hwang	Super Sonic Sonic posts strong second-quarter results and sees a brighter second half.
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The Motley Fool August 13, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Stale Results at Steak n Shake Investors are hoping that HBK Investments, which recently took a sizable stake in Steak n Shake, will find ways to help the burger chain improve its decisions about capital allocation.
The Motley Fool March 20, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Not-So-Friendly Performance Friendly Ice Cream dishes out lackluster results for the fourth quarter. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Getting Fat on Hamburgers Business is sizzling for burger purveyors, but is there value to be found in their stocks?
The Motley Fool April 9, 2007 Mike Cianciolo	Still Turning a Corner at Wendy's New items at the fast food restaurant continue to boost sales, but the comparisons will become tougher to beat. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool March 30, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	A Shiny New Ruby Ruby Tuesday's latest results show that it's new and improved. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 1, 2004 Dave Marino-Nachison	Jack "Outside" the Box The burger chain's reinvention is off to a great start, based on preliminary Q2 numbers.
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