Investopedia: Improved Traffic And Menu Revamp Optimism Boosting Darden

Sit-down restaurants have come back into favor over the past year or so, and Darden (NYSE:DRI) has gone along for the ride ... even though company growth really hasn't improved all that much. Darden remains a strong player in the industry, with two of the largest concepts (Olive Garden and Red Lobster) and sustained double-digit returns on capital. Although Darden shares don't look like much of a bargain today, the market may not be through with it yet, as menu revamps could spur better traffic and earnings.

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Investopedia: Two More Reheats Heading To The IPO Market

Everything old is new again, and apparently everything taken private comes back to the public market sooner or later. Following in the shoes of Burger King Worldwide (NYSE:BKW), investors will soon see shares publicly trading again for CKE Restaurants (Hardee's/Carl's Jr parent) and Bloomin' Brands (Outback Steakhouse/Carrabba's/Bonefish Grill parent).While more investing options are generally a good thing for investors, it's worth asking what is inspiring restaurant owners to head to the public markets.

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