Zacks Industry Outlook Spotlights Dutch Bros, BJ's Restaurants, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 04 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Industry Challenges: The restaurant industry is facing a tough macroeconomic environment with high costs, declining traffic, and intense competition, leading to a negative earnings outlook for many companies.
Sales Growth and Digitalization: Despite challenges, restaurant sales have shown strong growth, driven by digital innovation and off-premise sales, including delivery and takeout options, which are becoming increasingly popular.
Stock Performance: The Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry has underperformed compared to the S&P 500, with a decline of 12.7% over the past year, while the sector has seen a rise of 12.9%.
Key Players: Dutch Bros, Red Robin, and BJ's Restaurants are highlighted as companies with potential for growth, with Dutch Bros showing significant sales and earnings increases, while Red Robin and BJ's focus on operational improvements and menu innovations.
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Analyst Views on BROS
Wall Street analysts forecast BROS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BROS is 76.64 USD with a low forecast of 63.00 USD and a high forecast of 85.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 57.440
Low
63.00
Averages
76.64
High
85.00
Current: 57.440
Low
63.00
Averages
76.64
High
85.00
About BROS
Dutch Bros Inc. is an operator and franchiser of drive-thru shops, which is focused on serving hand-crafted beverages. The Company sells a range of customizable hot, iced and blended beverages. Coffee-based beverages include handcraft espresso shots for both hot and cold custom classic and signature coffee beverages. It also sells proprietary coffee-based Freeze blended beverages and cold brew. Its Private Reserve coffee is a 100% Arabica three-bean blend, roasted by the Company in Grants Pass, Oregon or Melissa, Texas facilities. The Company has two segments: Company-operated shops, and Franchising and other. The Company-operated shops segment includes retail coffee shop sales to end consumers. The Franchising and other segment includes bean and product sales to franchise partners and includes the initial franchise fees, royalties, and marketing fees. It has approximately 1,101 shops, of which over 779 are operated by the Company and 322 are franchised, across 26 states.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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