PREVIOUSLY REPORTING:  KURA SUSHI INITIATED WITH A BUY – NO RATING CHANGES – MAINTAINED at:

McDonald’s – 1 firm at Neutral, 2 at Buy

Darden – 2 firms Neutral, 2 firms Positive

Restaurant Brands – 1 firm Neutral, 2 firms Positive

Wendy’s -2 firms Neutral

Starbucks – 2 firms Positive

CAVA Group – 2 firms at Buy

Jack in the Box and FIrst Watch – 1 firm each at Hold

Chipotle,  Yum Brands, Dutch Bros,  Arcos Dorados – 1 firm each is Positive

COMPANIES REPORTING DURING WEEK: only Dave & Buster’s, Two firms maintain Positive recommendations

Transcripts are below for all companies reporting in prior weeks with ratings changes (none), initiations (Kura Sushi USA),  or companies reporting in THE WEEK THAT WAS (Dave & Buster’s)

TRANSCRIPTS & PRESENTATIONS

Kura Sushi USA (KRUS)

Kura Sushi USA, Inc. (KRUS) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Dave & Buster’s (PLAY)

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha