Chipotle initially faced long lines, but they efficiently managed throughput. Labor currently has leverage, as evidenced by strikes and walkouts. Economics dictate that companies will find ways to adjust for increased costs.
Labor costs are just one concern facing restaurants.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Restaurant trends and consumer behavior. - The impact of rising labor costs on restaurants. - How delivery has changed the fast food landscape.
(21:14) Asit Sharma joins Ricky Mulvey to look at a couple of Halloween stocks... one tasty and one a little bloody.
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Companies discussed: MCD, CMG, DASH, UBER, DPZ, HSY, TMDX
Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Asit Sharma, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Dan Boyd
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