December is a big month for consumer shopping, and the extra holiday traffic typically lifts restaurant sales, too. But growing during short-term industry spikes isn’t enough to make a company a solid long-term investment.

With that idea in mind, our three contributors take a look at a few stocks that seem to have what it takes to beat back rivals not just this month but over the years to come. Read on to see why Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:TXRH), and Starbucks(NASDAQ:SBUX) top that list.

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