Surprise: The Best Restaurant Stock of 2024 Wasn't Cava, Chipotle, or Sweetgreen

The parent company for American restaurant chain Chili's is Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), and it made its debut on the public markets way back in 1989. Now, 35 years later, Brinker stock jumped a stunning 218% so far in 2024, climbing to an all-time high.Brinker stock has tripled in value this year, and that places it among the top 1% of all stocks in terms of 2024 performance. Among restaurant stocks, companies such as salad-centric chain Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG), Mediterranean brand Cava Group (NYSE: CAVA), and burrito specialist Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) have all dominated the headlines. But Brinker stock has outperformed them all, making it the top restaurant stock of 2024 with just a few days in the year to go.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool