Awards, Menu Innovations, and Community Contributions - Analyst Notes on McDonald's, Starbucks, Yum! Brands, Panera, and Buffalo Wild Wings

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Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX), Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA), and Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register

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McDonald's Corporation Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, McDonald's Corporation (McDonald's) announced that it was awarded as 2014 Creative Marketer of Year by the Cannes Lions international Festival of Creativity. "McDonald's consistently places creativity at the heart of its advertising and communications, and that has resulted in the brand receiving many Lions at the Cannes Festival," commented Philip Thomas, CEO of Lions Festivals. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is the largest and most prestigious annual awards celebrating creative excellence in brand communications. The awarding ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. Steve Easterbrook, McDonald's Senior Executive Vice President and Global Chief Brand Officer, will accept the award on the Company's behalf. The full analyst notes on McDonald's Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/MCD/report.pdf

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Starbucks Corporation Analyst Notes 

On March 27, 2014, Starbucks Corporation (Starbucks) announced that in relation to the Oso, Washington disaster, it has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts. An additional $50,000 has also been given to the United Way of Snohomish County Recovery Fund for long term rebuilding efforts. Starbucks also announced that the Company and its partners (employees) are donating food, water and coffee for the men and women working around the clock in support of recovery efforts. The full analyst notes on Starbucks Corporation are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/SBUX/report.pdf

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Yum! Brands, Inc. Analyst Notes 

On March 26, 2014, Yum! Brands, Inc. (Yum! Brands) reported that KFC China has announced an exciting new menu for its nearly 4,600 stores in over 900 cities. The new menu was developed by carefully listening to customers on social media and through rigorous consumer research and market testing. The updated menu features 15 newly launched products - including two chicken sandwiches, three rice dishes, four snacks and six drinks or desserts - taking the total number of options at KFC to 66. Among the 15 products, 10 are new while five are re-launched versions of customer favorites. Yum! Brands stated that the menu revamp marks the next phase of the Company's aggressive and comprehensive restage of the KFC brand in China. The full analyst notes on Yum! Brands, Inc. are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/YUM/report.pdf

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Panera Bread Co Analyst Notes 

On March 25, 2014, in connection with its annual Investor Day presentations, Panera Bread Co (Panera) announced that it has reaffirmed its Q1 FY 2014 EPS target of $1.49 to $1.55 and its full-year FY 2014 EPS target of $6.80 to $7.05. Panera also reaffirmed its Company-owned comparable net bakery-café sales growth target range of 2% to 4% in FY 2014, along with positive transaction growth in FY 2014. Commenting on the news, Rob Shaich, Chairman and CEO, remarked, "We are pleased to share with the investment community the strategic initiatives we have been developing for several years to improve our competitive position, expand our growth opportunities and ensure we have the necessary capabilities for the future. As already reflected in our guidance for fiscal 2014, we anticipate that these investments may depress both margins and earnings growth in fiscal 2014 and 2015. However, we believe these initiatives will enable us to better meet our customers' ever-evolving needs and provide the platform for significant growth and expanded earnings." The Company opted not to provide guidance beyond fiscal 2014 at this time. The full analyst notes on Panera Bread Co are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/PNRA/report.pdf

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Buffalo Wild Wings Analyst Notes 

On March 31, 2014, Buffalo Wild Wings announced that it will be hosting a Community Day this coming April 9, 2014, in part of their Team Up for Kids™ initiative. Nearly 600 Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants across the United States will donate 10% of total sales that day to a local Boys & Girls Club in their community. Guest can also lend their support by dining at a participating restaurant and may even add a personal donation, if so desired. "Community Day is a great way for our Guests to make a positive impact in their local community by joining us to support young people in Boys & Girls Clubs across the country," said Mary Twinem, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Buffalo Wild Wings. "Through Community Day, we can support a local Club in every community where we do business, and this local support is a valuable piece of our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and our efforts to bring youth sports into the lives of every child who wants to play." The full analyst notes on Buffalo Wild Wings are available to download free of charge at:

http://www.AnalystsReview.com/04032014/BWLD/report.pdf

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