Things could get bumpy in the next couple of years, but the long-term outlook for lithium stocks is strong as battery technology starts to disrupt the transportation and energy sectors. And Roadhouse has also boasted rising foot traffic (America loves dining out) and higher guest tickets (driven by gradual menu price hikes based on food inflation). Comparable store sales (or comps, a blend of foot traffic growth and average guest ticket size) went up a whopping 8.2% in Q3 of 2022 at company-owned locations.