Sales Increase Driven by New Menu Items and CSR Initiatives Focused on Environment, and Children's Welfare - Research Report on McDonald's, Dunkin' Brands, Wendy's, Tim Hortons, and Krispy Kreme
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Wall Street Reports announced new research reports highlighting McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD), Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNKN), The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN), Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI), and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (NYSE: KKD). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
McDonald's Corporation Research Report
On June 10, 2013, McDonald's Corporation (McDonald's) released its global comparable sales for May 2013, which increased 2.6% YoY. Performance in the US was up 2.4% YoY driven by breakfast sales. The same was up 2.0% YoY in Europe driven by positive results in the UK and to some extent Russia, partially offset by negative performance in Germany and France. Comparable sales in APMEA (Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) increased 0.9% YoY, reflecting positive performance across a number of markets and relatively flat performance in Japan, slightly offset by negative results in China due to the Avian influenza. The Full Research Report on McDonald's Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/b283_MCD]
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Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. Research Report
On June 12, 2013, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Dunkin' Brands) published its second corporate social responsibility (CSR) report - Focused on Sustainable Solutions. The report offers a detailed review of the Company's current CSR initiatives, as well as key areas of focus for the future. The report outlines Dunkin' Brands ongoing commitment to explore sustainable solutions that meet the needs of its stakeholders, including franchisees, employees, and guests, as well as the communities the Company serves, and the planet. The report also outlines Dunkin' Brands progress against the goals set in the first CSR report, Serving Responsibly, published in 2011. One of the highlights of the 2011 CSR report was Dunkin' Brands' commitment to complete feasibility research on sourcing cage-free eggs and gestation crate-free pork by 2013. As per Focused on Sustainable Solutions, in September 2012, the Company exceeded the goal by announcing that Dunkin' Donuts will transit 5.0% of the eggs in its breakfast sandwiches nationwide to cage-free by the end of 2013 and will eliminate gestation crates from its pork supply chain. Further, the 2013 CSR report mentions about Dunkin Brands plan to introduce a new, recyclable version of Baskin Robbins' iconic pink spoon in early 2014. The Full Research Report on Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/3e3a_DNKN]
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The Wendy's Company Research Report
On June 11, 2013, The Wendy's Company (Wendy's) announced the seventh Wendy's Father's Frosty Weekend, in celebration of Father's Day and to help Dave Thomas Foundation Adoption find new parents for children in foster care. Throughout Father's Day Frosty Weekend, June 15 and June 16, 2013, participating Wendy's outlets will donate $0.50 from the sale of every Frosty product to support a national effort to match America's foster children with prospective adoptive parents. In 2012, the Company raised $1.5 million during the celebration, and hopes for $1.7 million in 2013. Digital fans of Wendy's can also participate in the fundraiser by reminiscing about their "First Frosty." Every time someone submits a story, image, or video about a first-time Frosty experience via Twitter or Facebook, the Company will donate $1.0 up to $50,000.0. "Nothing was more important to my dad than family, and that's why he started the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption," said Wendy Thomas, daughter of Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, who was adopted himself. The Full Research Report on The Wendy's Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/20a1_WEN]
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Tim Hortons Inc. Research Report
On June 10, 2013, Tim Hortons Inc. (Tim Hortons) announced that the Company has raised a record $11.8 million for the Tim Horton Children's Foundation (THCF) on Tim Hortons Camp Day, June 5, 2013. The money raised will help send more than 16,000 economically disadvantaged kids in the US and Canada on a life-changing experience. On Camp Day, more than 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurant locations in the US and Canada donate all proceed from coffee sales to the THCF and host fundraising events to raise additional money for the camps. In 2012, the event raised a record of $11.0 million. The Full Research Report on Tim Hortons Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/135c_THI]
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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Research Report
On June 12, 2013, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (Krispy Kreme) announced that it has signed a letter of intent with an affiliate of Sun Holdings, LLC (Sun Holdings) for the sale of three Company-owned shops in Dallas, Texas and for Sun Holdings' further development of the Dallas market. The sale of the stores is subject to conditions, including the execution of a definitive asset purchase agreement and a development agreement pursuant to which Sun Holdings would undertake the further development of new Krispy Kreme shops in Dallas. "Execution of the letter of intent with Sun Holdings represents another step forward in our plans to accelerate the pace of domestic franchise expansion," said Cindy Bay, Senior Vice President of the US Stores of Krispy Kreme. The Full Research Report on Krispy Kreme Doughnuts - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wsreports.com/r/full_research_report/b40f_KKD]
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