YUMC - The 10 Biggest Restaurant Stocks
There's something about American restaurants that the world loves.
Maybe it's the spirit of experimentation? Or maybe it's the convenience factor? Perhaps the image of the American consumer, free to have someone else do the cooking, is what does it? Whatever it is, U.S. brands comprise the entire list of top 10 largest restaurant stocks available for trade. Fast food, in particular, is a popular destination and stock category.
Incredibly, these sizable restaurant stocks have become huge despite the restaurant industry being notoriously competitive. It's clear that consumers like variety, and it's not particularly difficult to open up a food preparation business anymore (who likes food trucks?). However, the restaurant biz is also a hallmark for low profit margins, and there's a high rate of failure for new entrants. According to research from the Perry Group, over half of all restaurants fail in the first year, with 70% of the survivors closing within three to five years.