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Arby's needs to refurbish aging outlets, analysts say (Ohio: Business) - 02:41 ET Feb 09, 2010

''There is a case to be made that there's a lot of sandwich shops, some of which do a better job than Arby's,'' said Sanford Bernstein analyst Sara Senatore 
Sara Senatore
Sara Senatore
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In response, it launched promotions such as combo meals for $501 The quality of Arby's food is not really the problem, industry observers say The real issue is that ''the food and experience don't match up,'' RBC analyst Larry Miller said The company recently said it would spend between $75 million and $100 million to remodel stores 
Lawrence Miller
Lawrence Miller
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Share:  The quality of <span class="company">Arby</span>'s food is not really the problem, industry observers say The real issue is that ''the food and experience don't match up,'' RBC analyst <span class="analyst">Larry Miller</span> said Tweet this 

Arby's to change stores, leadership (ajc.com - Business) - Jan 29, 2010

The Atlanta Journal Constitution Four years ago, fast food chain Arby's launched an advertising campaign with the tag line ‘I'm thinking Arby's.' " But now, Arby's is doing the thinking, and it's considering changes to get its business growing again. In the wake of the departure this week of Tom Garrett, president and CEO of Arby's Restaurant Group, analysts say Arby's must refurbish its restaurants to attract diners "There is a case to be made that there's a lot of sandwich shops, some of which do a better job than Arby's," said Sanford Bernstein analyst Sara Senatore "They have some very old, stale restaurants" 
Sara Senatore
Sara Senatore
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In response, it launched promotions such as combo meals for $501 The quality of Arby's food is not really the problem, industry observers say The real issue is that "the food and experience don't match up," RBC analyst Larry Miller said The company recently said it would spend between $75 million and $100 million to remodel stores 
Lawrence Miller
Lawrence Miller
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Share:  The quality of <span class="company">Arby</span>'s food is not really the problem, industry observers say The real issue is that "the food and experience don't match up," RBC analyst <span class="analyst">Larry Miller</span> said Tweet this 

Wendy’s Arrives in Singapore (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Dec 16, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc ( WEN , Analyst Report ), one of the leading quick service restaurant companies, announced the opening of its first franchise restaurant in Singapore. The restaurant was opened in Lau Pa Sat Festival Market The company plans to open 35 Wendy's restaurants in Singapore over the next decade 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s/Arby's Group Inc ( WEN , Analyst Report ), one of the leading quick service restaurant companies, announced the opening of its first franchise restaurant in Singapore. Tweet this 

Top 10 Analyst Upgrades, Downgrades, Initiations (AEP, MT, BBT, HON, INTC, LEAP, MSFT, NWS, HOT, WEN) (24/7 Wall St) - Dec 15, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group (NYSE: WEN) Started as Outperform at Oppenheimer.  
 
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Wendy's / Arby's Group, Inc. at Cowen and Company Consumer Conference (Thomson Street Events) - Jan 12, 2010

Paul Westra - Cowen and Company - Analyst Good morning. I am Paul Westra again, Cowen & Co.'s restaurant analyst. It is my great pleasure to introduce our next presenting company, Wendy's/Arby's Group, ticker WEN. As you know, 2009 was the first full year of the operation for Wendy's and Arby's, which merged together in 2008 to create a company that owns, operates, and franchises over 10,000 restaurants primarily throughout the U.S. under the namesake brand names of Wendy's, of course, and Arby's. Despite the difficult macro environment, since the merger in mid-2008, management has steadfastly maintained its unchanged three-year goal of achieving three-year EBITDA growth of $160 million by 2011. And with us today to let us know how they plan to stay on track despite the near-term economic pressures and build the Company for the long term, it's my great pleasure to introduce Wendy's/Arby's Group executive management team, including the Chief Executive Officer, Roland Smith; the Chief Financial 
 
Share:  ...Paul Westra - Cowen and Company - Analyst Good morning. I am Paul Westra again, Cowen & Co.'s restaurant analyst. It is my great pleasure to introduce our next presenting company, Wendy's/Arby's Group, ticker WEN. As you know, 2009 was the first full year of the operation for Wendy's and Arby's, which merged together in 2008 to create a company that owns, operates, and franchises over 10,000 restaurants primarily throughout the U.S. under the namesake brand names of Wendy's, of course, and Arby's. Despite the difficult macro environment, since the merger in mid-2008, management has steadfastly maintained its unchanged three-year goal of achieving three-year EBITDA growth of $160 million by 2011. And with us today to let us know how they plan to stay on track despite the near-term economic pressures and build the Company for the long term, it's my great pleasure to introduce Wendy's/Arby's Group executive management team, including the Chief Executive Officer, Roland Smith; the Chief Financial... Tweet this 

Ten Big Companies that Failed in Japan (Minyanville) - Dec 14, 2009

Late last week, Wendy's ( WEN ) announced it will be shutting down each of its 71 Japanese locations and effectively withdrawing from Japan by the end of the year. Similar to the scenario in the states, Wendy's was being consistently beaten by the business that McDonald's ( MCD ) generates, but unlike Japan, Wendy's has managed to hold its own against the Golden Arches in the good ol' U.S of A. STOCKS RELATED ARTICLES ALSO BY. SEARCH: . Google Enters the Ring as a Heavyweight . 
 
Share:  Late last week, Wendy's ( <span class="company">WEN</span> ) announced it will be shutting down each of its 71 Japanese locations and effectively withdrawing from Japan by the end of the year. Tweet this 

McDonald's is winning three-way fast-food fight, at home and abroad (Daily Finance) - Dec 12, 2009

In its three way food fight with Burger King ( ) and Wendy's ( ), category leader McDonald's ( ) is finishing a tough year in the industry battered but victorious. The company announced Friday that it will being offering in January. all the better to reach its cost conscious customers (and, incidentally, destroy its rivals). 
Bruce Watson
Bruce Watson
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Share:  In its three way food fight with Burger King ( ) and <span class="company">Wendy's</span> ( ), category leader McDonald's ( ) is finishing a tough year in the industry battered but victorious. Tweet this 

Wendy's closes out of Japan (dispatch.com: Business) - Dec 12, 2009

"It's a sizable piece of the Wendy's business there," said Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy.  
 
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Business digest (The Daily Gleaner - Business) - Dec 12, 2009

"It's a sizable pieces of the Wendy's business there," said Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy.  
 
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11. No more beef: Wendy's burger chain leaves Japan (The Star Online - Business) - Dec 11, 2009

"It's a sizable pieces of the Wendy's business there," said Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy.  
 
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Wendy's burger chain departing Japan temporarily, closing 71 stores this month (The Journal Pioneer: Business) - Dec 11, 2009

"It's a sizable pieces of the Wendy's business there," said Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy.  
 
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No more beef: Wendy's burger chain leaves Japan (The Associated Press) - Dec 11, 2009

"It's a sizable pieces of the Wendy's business there," said Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy.  
 
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Why Tims' stale stock could be a sweet deal (The Globe and Mail - Report on Business) - Dec 10, 2009

Although the U.S operations are moving in the right direction, it will be a battle, analysts say. "While we believe Tim Hortons is a high quality restaurant concept, the U.S is a highly competitive market with many entrenched players such as McDonald's, Panera Bread, Dunkin' Donuts, Wendy's, Burger King and Sonic, which we believe will make Tim Hortons' expansion more challenging," Brian Yarbrough, an analyst with Edward Jones in St. Louis, said in a research note. Mr. Yarbrough rates the stock a "hold," but some analysts are more bullish. National Bank Financial's Jim Durran rates Tims "outperform" with a price target of $36. 
Brian Yarbrough
Brian Yarbrough
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Share:  "While we believe Tim Hortons is a high quality restaurant concept, the U.S is a highly competitive market with many entrenched players such as McDonald's, Panera Bread, Dunkin' Donuts, <span class="company">Wendy's</span>, Burger King and Sonic, which we believe will make Tim Hortons' expansion more challenging," <span class="analyst">Brian Yarbrough</span>, an analyst with Edward Jones in St. Louis, said in a research note. Tweet this 

Dollar menu may be key to survival (courier-journal.com - Business) - Nov 21, 2009

Morningstar analyst R.J. Hottovy said a dollar menu is a necessity if Arby's hopes to compete with rivals Burger King Corp and McDonald's Corp. Roland Smith, chief executive.  
 
Share:  <span class="analyst">Morningstar</span> analyst R.J. Hottovy said a dollar menu is a necessity if Arby's hopes to compete with rivals Burger King Corp and McDonald's Corp. Roland Smith, chief executive. Tweet this 

Wendy’s/Arby’s in Line (Zacks - Analyst Blog) - Nov 09, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc ( WEN ), the third largest fast food restaurant operator, recently reported third quarter 2009 results. The quarterly earnings of 6 cents a share were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company had reported a loss of 14 cents in the prior year quarter, excluding income from discontinued operations. 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s/Arby's Group, Inc ( WEN ), the third largest fast food restaurant operator, recently reported third quarter 2009 results. Tweet this 

Wendy's/Arby's Pressured in 3Q (Morningstar Stock Analyst Notes) - Nov 06, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group's WEN third quarter top line results fell short of expectations, but our thesis regarding the margin expansion potential of the postmerger firm remains intact. There is no change to our fair value estimate. Top line trends at both chains remained weak because of higher unemployment and aggressive discounting among quick service restaurant chains, with flat systemwide same store sales at Wendy's and a 9% decline at Arby's. 
 
Share:  <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s/Arby's Group's WEN third quarter top line results fell short of expectations, but our thesis regarding the margin expansion potential of the postmerger firm remains intact. Tweet this 

Combined Wendy's, Arby's is profitable (Columbus Dispatch) - Nov 06, 2009

"We think it will be a highly participatory relationship." Stephen Kron, an analyst with Goldman Sachs & Co., questioned Wendy's plans for its revamped breakfast menu. Wendy's, which eliminated its breakfast menu earlier this year, plans to test a new breakfast menu and coffee offerings in three undisclosed markets next year, Roland said, with a goal of a national launch in 2011.  
Steven Kron
Steven Kron
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Share:  <span class="analyst">Stephen Kron</span>, an analyst with Goldman Sachs & Co., questioned <span class="company">Wendy's</span> plans for its revamped breakfast menu. <span class="company">Wendy's</span>, which eliminated its breakfast menu earlier this year, plans to test a new breakfast menu and coffee offerings in three undisclosed markets next year, Roland said, with a goal of a national launch in 2011. Tweet this 

The deal would allow the company to better "manage food and related product purchases and distribution services for the Wendy's system," Hare said. The ultimate goal, he said, would be to bring both brands together to "leverage the buying power of both Wendy's and Arby's on non brand specific products and services." The company plans to invest $15 million to launch the initiative, which later would be funded by its members. Joseph Buckley, a securities analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, questioned the advantage of the strategy, wondering how franchisees responded to the plan.  
Joseph Buckley
Joseph Buckley
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Share:  <span class="analyst">Joseph Buckley</span>, a securities analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, questioned the advantage of the strategy, wondering how franchisees responded to the plan. Tweet this 

Wendy's/Arby's Strange Co-Op Arrangement (Financial Skeptic) - Nov 05, 2009

Wendy's/Arby's Group (WEN) reported numbers which show a reported 9.1% increase in EBITDA. They have been diligent about reducing costs. They announced a Supply Chain Co Op which will start in Q4. 
George Gutowski
George Gutowski
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Share:  <span class="company">Wendy</span>'s/Arby's Group (WEN) reported numbers which show a reported 9.1% increase in EBITDA. They have been diligent about reducing costs. Tweet this 

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