Forget DRI Stock and Look at TXRH Instead

During a year when many U.S. consumers continued to feel the pinch from inflation and shaky household finances, many opted to cut back on their spending by dining out less. Predictably, this trend weighed on restaurant stocks in 2025, including those in the fast-food and fast-casual segments.Things were so rough for restaurant equities last year that Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) was one of the stars of the group, despite gaining just 1.6%. Investors in the Olive Garden owner could have done better in a high-yield money market account or a basic S&P 500 index fund. But with the company aiming for 8.5% to 9.3% revenue growth and Olive Garden leaning into healthier, lighter portions, the stock could have a stronger showing in 2026.  Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool