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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 July 25, 2007 Lawrence Rothman	Chuck E. Cheese Caught in the Trap Chuck E. Cheese's quarterly earnings disappoint; the reasons for them disappoint even more.
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 28, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Chuck E. Cheesy Chuck E. Cheese survived a long time in a business that chews up and spits out cute concepts, but it's not exactly setting the world on fire right now. Is it possible for investors to build long-term value here?
The Motley Fool February 19, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Stuck on Chuck E. CEC Entertainment proves that there's money to be made in catering to kids.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	The Proof Is in the Cheese CEC Enterprises has another strong quarter as parents and kids flock to Chuck E. Cheese locations. The company expects to earn between $2.38 and $2.42 a share next year, and that's respectable bottom-line growth in the low teens.
The Motley Fool August 1, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Buffalo Wild Wings Takes a Breather Investors weren't pleased with recent results, but the Buffalo Wild Wings story is far from over.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Is Chuck E. Cheese the Place to Be? CEC Entertainment makes earning money in hostile environments look like child's play. Selling at nearly 15 times this year's raised earnings projections, the stock is a reasonably priced play.
The Motley Fool July 27, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Chuck E.'s Token Trouble Chuck E. Cheese's parent is full of excuses to explain away a cruel summer at its kid haven concept. But the restaurant/playland is still worth watching, especially if its current weakness yields an affordable buying opportunity.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Steak n Shaky A go-slow approach is OK, but this value-priced restaurant's stock may be going nowhere fast.
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Not the Big Cheese Anymore Chuck E. Cheese's, the kiddie pizza arcade operator, moves to beef up its base. At 15 times earnings, the stock isn't exactly cheap for a meandering concept, but it also understates the potential upside.
The Motley Fool May 23, 2005 Matt Thurmond	Restaurant Chains Put on the Brakes CBRL's restaurants -- and their competitors -- have seen better days. It will be interesting to see how much CBRL is able to grow shareholder value in the coming years.
The Motley Fool April 15, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Chuck E. Pleases CEC Entertainment makes sure that this cheese stands alone.
The Motley Fool September 21, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Cracker Barrel's Original Recipe Cracker Barrel is returning to its roots, by adding retail stores to many of its restaurants. Investors, this strategy could pay off for you.
The Motley Fool May 22, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	The Bottom of the Cracker Barrel Cracker Barrel isn't looking too exciting right now, but what could change that for investors?
The Motley Fool September 20, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Cracker Barrel's Original Growth Recipe Cracker Barrel is returning to its roots and looking to revive recent sales trends. The stock could continue to be a winner once management can refocus on the store base it started 37 years ago.
The Motley Fool September 14, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Don't Mind the Smell Chuck E. Cheese parent CEC Entertainment has a stinker of a summer, but may still be worth a look. Investors, take note.
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?
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The Motley Fool May 21, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Foolish Forecast: Cracker Barrel Paves a Simpler Road CBRL, the holding company for Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, is set to report its recent quarterly report. Investors, here is what you can expect to see.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Lobsters, Gardens, and Greenbacks The world's largest publicly traded restaurant chain didn't get here by luck. While the company offers diners what they want, does it have the same menu for investors?
The Motley Fool January 6, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	Ruby Tuesday's Identity Crisis Another menu shift suggests that the company is still trying to find its personality. Should the company ultimately discover, and stick to, a solid food-based identity, this could be an interesting story for the long haul.
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The Motley Fool April 22, 2005 Jeremy MacNealy	A Mousetrap? Chuck E. Cheese continues to collect tokens, but not enough. Investors, take note.
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The Motley Fool September 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	CBRL Cracked but Intact CBRL Group, parent of Cracker Barrel and Logan's Roadhouse, looks good at first, but trouble may be simmering. Investors, keep your eye on this one.
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The Motley Fool July 12, 2007 Ryan Fuhrmann	Will Ruby Tuesday Shine Again? Ruby Tuesday has some work to do to revitalize its brand. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 Jim Mueller	A Cracking Cracker Barrel? Third-quarter results look good on the surface, but not so good underneath. Things are going to have to really turn around before investors should look at CBRL Group as an investment.
The Motley Fool March 9, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Dave & Busted Dave & Buster's bids goodbye to Wall Street. The company behind 46 gargantuan indoor destinations, which blend casual dining with arcade machines and old-fashioned games, was taken private last night at $18.05 a stub..
The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Seth Jayson	Bob Evans Sits Down to Dinner The country-casual dining chain aims for the evening crowd.
The Motley Fool November 18, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Cracker Barrel Rolling The country dining chain is weathering cost increases better than its rivals. The restaurant recently hiked its new dividend by 9%, putting the yield in the 1.25% range.
The Motley Fool October 6, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Who Hogtied Bob Evans? The struggling restaurant company reports disappointing sales and offers a weak recovery strategy. Investors, there's nothing exciting here.
The Motley Fool December 9, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson	Bye-Bye, Buster Dave & Buster's takes a bow as this once-promising restaurant concept agrees to be bought out. Some investors won't be happy with the price, though.
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The Motley Fool March 27, 2006 Jim Mueller	Fast and Foolish: The Cheesecake Factory A quick due diligence look at the restaurant chain. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Shannon Zimmerman	Roll Out the Cracker Barrel Even though having slightly fewer paying customers is hardly a good sign, the restaurant's pricing power is. With its stock off by more than 10% on the year, CBRL Group looks like a very good buy.
The Motley Fool November 13, 2006 Ryan Fuhrmann	Landry's Reworks Its Menu Landry's continues its transition to a casino operator and high-end restaurateur. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Everybody Loves Cheesecake Cheesecake Factory continues its excellent same-store sales growth -- a result of strong customer loyalty.
The Motley Fool March 29, 2005 Seth Jayson	Fewer Crackers in the Barrel CBRL Group revises guidance, just a little. Value-minded investors probably won't find the firm too enticing.
The Motley Fool February 22, 2006 Andy Cross	Chuck E. Cheese Doesn't Please: Fool by Numbers Chuck E. Cheese restaurants released fourth-quarter 2005 earnings: Income Statement Highlights... Margin Checkup... Balance Sheet Highlights... Cash Flow Highlights...
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