Shake Shack, the New York-based hot dog stand turned burger chain known for high-quality ingredients and hospitality, has grown global system sales 22% on average annually the last decade. And its hunger for growth hasn’t subsided, ultimately targeting 1,500 owned US stores from 373.
Its better-for-you fare (including a specialized Good Fit menu) focused on a familiar American cuisine could resonate with diners, particularly as guests prioritize healthy diets amid GLP-1 uptake.
Capital-intensive drive-thru concepts could pressure returns, especially if its made-to-order fare is less conducive to speed. Moreover, smaller, less expensive units could diminish the firm’s ornate appeal.
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SHAK
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MCD
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CAVA
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 51.88 | 18.47 | 90.64 |
Price/Book Value | 4.46 | — | 7.53 |
Price/Sales | 1.62 | 5.97 | 4.68 |
Price/Cash Flow | 8.53 | 15.27 | 33.34 |
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Metric
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SHAK
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MCD
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CAVA
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Quick Ratio | 1.53 | 0.82 | 2.36 |
Current Ratio | 1.67 | 1.08 | 2.48 |
Interest Coverage | 31.26 | 7.84 | — |
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Metric
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SHAK
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MCD
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CAVA
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 4.07% | 14.95% | 7.37% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 14.66% | — | 12.87% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 5.38% | 19.07% | 7.20% |
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