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value - 0.8x price/sales and 17.4x EV/EBITDA reflect below-sector multiples due to structural casual dining headwinds…
Rising rates create dual pressure: (1) Higher borrowing costs for new unit development and lease financing - $200M annual capex program…
Watch on earnings: Monthly comparable restaurant sales trends (traffic vs. pricing) from industry trackers (Black Box Intelligence, Placer.ai foot traffic data), USDA beef and chicken wholesale prices - 60-65% of food cost basket with 60-90 day lag to menu pricing adjustments, State and local minimum wage legislation - California, New York, Washington represent 35-40% of unit base.
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Cheesecake Factory: the story is balanced — comparable restaurant sales growth (traffic vs.
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