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The Motley Fool December 28, 2006 Rich Duprey	Foolish Forecast: Sonic's Not Booming Yet Sonic will file first-quarter 2007 earnings next week. With sales sluggish at its partner restaurants, focusing on franchise opportunities may help provide the boost to Sonic it needs.
The Motley Fool March 17, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Sonic's Siren Calls Over the past six months, the burger joint has grown its sales by 13% year over year, while holding its cost of goods sold to a 10% increase, and growing selling, general, and administrative expenses by only 11%. Investors, take note.
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.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Sonic's Tasty Prospects Wise investors may want to consider ordering up some Sonic shares.
The Motley Fool January 18, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on the Street: Sonic Speaks Up Investors, this is a company with a sound strategy to maintain its success, through both a highly differentiated product and its ability to increase profitability.
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 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 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 March 23, 2005 Jeff Hwang	Super Sonic Sonic posts strong second-quarter results and sees a brighter second half.
The Motley Fool June 19, 2007 Anders Bylund	Foolish Forecast: Sonic Boom? The drive-in fast food chain is set to report its third-quarter 2007 earnings shortly. Investors, here is what you can expect to find.
The Motley Fool August 4, 2006 Jim Mueller	O'Charley's Mixed on Margins Improvement in restaurant gross margins is offset by worse operating margins and give mixed results to investors.
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 June 29, 2004 Phil Wohl	Sonic Drives in Results Restaurant chain carves its own fast-food niche.
The Motley Fool June 18, 2011	Sonic Earnings Preview In advance of earnings, analysts expect a 3.2% rise in revenue from the year-ago quarter.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Anders Bylund	Sonic Up in the Air Sonic is a company in flux right now. An upgraded and fast-growing store system, some harsh market conditions, and the start of the crucial summer season -- how will it all add up for investors?
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 6, 2004 Seth Jayson	Sonic's Back in the Saddle Tasty earnings and a healthy boost in comps, fresh to your window.
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 November 30, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Jacked Up About Jack in the Box? Though not necessarily compelling at face value, there may be more to this fast-food chain than meets the eye. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Where's the Beef, Wendy's? The hamburger chain reports record earnings, but it's still struggling with beef costs.
The Motley Fool June 22, 2007 Anders Bylund	So-So, Sonic: Fool by Numbers The drive-in fast-food chain released its fourth-quarter 2007 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
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 May 6, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	A Checkers Flag? Checkers revs its engine with stout growth in same-store sales. But not everything is tasty. Is the stock worth a bite?
The Motley Fool July 23, 2007 Tim Beyers	Fool on the Street: Sonic Gains Weight More debt, less stock. You call that a diet? Sonic has super-sized plans for its retro style drive-in restaurants.
The Motley Fool October 17, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Sonic Stays Fresh New products continue to drive traffic for the fast-food specialist. So, why has the market driven the stock down in recent trading?
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 August 17, 2005 David Meier	The Power of Margins The way you think about margins can give you an investing edge.
The Motley Fool August 9, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Pop Goes Jack in the Box Jack in the Box restaurants goes pop, but shares go downward. In an economic environment that has been hard for lower-income consumers, the fast-food chain has done well; investors seem concerned about the future.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Bill Mann	McDonald's: Why Don't You Just ... ? Pershing Square Capital Management's Bill Ackman unveiled a complicated plan to help McDonald's unlock the hidden value of its substantial real estate portfolio. But if the goal is to sell off company-owned stores, investors wonder why not do just that?
The Motley Fool January 8, 2007 Jeremy MacNealy	Fool on Call: Sonic Spurs Growth The drive-in operator has a strong plan to drive growth in existing sites. This is good news for Sonic -- and great news for shareholders.
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Jim Mueller	Wendy's Credit Pickle A lowered credit rating is the latest bad news for the fast-food restaurant. Adding to the company's problems, Chief Executive Officer John Schuessler retired somewhat abruptly in April. Investors, take note of these red flags.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2010 Alyce Lomax	You Can't Stop McDonald's Amazing Performance The fast-food chain is a smooth(ie) operator.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Burger Chains Get Charred Backyard Burgers and Wendy's serve up less-than-sizzling results. Industry trends can point you to promising stocks, but that doesn't mean everything you find will agree with your portfolio. Choose carefully before you buy.
The Motley Fool January 5, 2005 Alyce Lomax	Is Wendy's a Wallflower? Despite our fast food nation, Wendy's is still struggling with popularity. Fourth-quarter earnings are now expected to be $0.43 per share to $0.46 per share, as compared with the previous range of $0.46 to $0.50 per share.
The Motley Fool April 27, 2006 Amanda Tyler	Famous Dave's Serves Up a Mixed Platter This BBQ restaurant could be a healthy investment long-term, but investors may want to exercise caution and see how the next quarter pans out.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2004 W.D. Crotty	Lovin' McDonald's Value Price The latest earnings report shows a company that's getting better.
The Motley Fool March 25, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Sonic's Boom The burger chain surprises, though it shouldn't have come as much of one.
The Motley Fool February 6, 2006 Jeremy MacNealy	Soggy Performance for Wendy's Sagging comps might suggest the company has peaked, but management doesn't think so. Wendy's may always remain in second place to giant McDonald's, but that doesn't mean its stock has to.
The Motley Fool October 22, 2010 Alyce Lomax	Chipotle's Stuffed With Growth That's one hot Mexican dish.
The Motley Fool March 25, 2008 Timothy M. Otte	A Sonic Time Warp The retro restaurant chain keeps its amazing 21-year growth streak going.
The Motley Fool August 2, 2006 Jim Mueller	Foolish Forecast: O'Charleys Is Marginal The restaurant will announce its earnings for the second quarter tomorrow. Analysts are expecting a margin decline. Will they be right, or will management's initiatives begin to take hold? Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool February 5, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Is Wendy's No One's Fast-Food Fiancee? Shares of the country's third-largest burger chain fall after disappointing fourth-quarter results from the company.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2011 Alyce Lomax	Go for the Gold in Fast Food Pick quick-serve stocks carefully, or you might end up with a serving of regret.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2006 Rich Smith	Foolish Forecast: Sonic Sounds Off After reviewing the burger chain three months ago, it looked a buy. Now, on a net profit basis, analysts expect the company to best last year's performance only by a penny. Let's look at why.
The Motley Fool June 9, 2005 Richard Gibbons	Buying on Margins Profit margins are one useful tool for finding great stock values.
The Motley Fool May 16, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Checkers Driving at a Sale? The drive-through restaurant's board says it's exploring alternatives like acquisitions and significant share repurchases. The news has sent the stock up roughly 13%.
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Checkers' Crowning Achievement The fast-food chain delivers and investors "gotta eat!"
The Motley Fool November 11, 2004 Seth Jayson	Time to Buy a Value Meal? Big run-ups in a few fast-food favorites might suggest that the stock value is gone, but take a closer look.
The Motley Fool December 30, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Fool's Look Ahead Monday: Market holiday... Tuesday: Walgreen kicks off the calendar with it fiscal first-quarter report... Wednesday: Sonic serves up its quarterly report... etc.
The Motley Fool June 28, 2005 W.D. Crotty	A Smaller Nibble for CKE Same-store sales at the owner of Hardee's and Carl's Jr. are not as robust as before. Pricing the stock at 15.4 times forward earnings, analysts expect that the company will earn $0.92 a share this year.