Consumer >> Analyst Interviews >> June 15, 1998
MICHAEL FINEMAN is a Vice President, Restaurant Analyst at Raymond James
& Associates where he focuses on both regional and national restaurant
chains and his coverage universe ranges from micro-cap to large-cap
companies. Previously, Mr. Fineman was associated with IBM, Goldman
Sachs, Alex. Brown and Smith Barney. He earned his Bachelor of Science
degree from the University of Delaware and is a Chartered Financial
Analyst. Mr. Fineman is married and includes in his personal interests
repairing old homes, music, rollerblading, hockey and teaching and
tutoring young students. Profile
TWST: Tell us what's been happening with the restaurant sector over thelast six months. Has the improvement that occurred toward the end of
1997 been sustained?
Mr. Fineman: I think you have