In this weekly Commodities Watch column, John T. Barone, president and commodities analyst for Market Vision Inc., offers a snapshot of the state of commodities for restaurants.
Many executives anticipate other major sporting events, notably the NCAA basketball tournament during March Madness and the 2014 World Cup this summer, to have a bigger effect on traffic and sales.
Starboard Value L.P. continues efforts to effect major changes at casual-dining operator
Steve Rockwell is managing director of Restaurant Investment Banking at Janney Montgomery Scott and has 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including as an analyst and finance executive. He can be reached at srockwell3@mac.com.
Same-store sales increase during the quarter in U.S., Canada
Same-store sales rise despite challenging economy
Net income for parent Jack in the Box Inc. increases 56%
