** Analysts at Morgan Stanley flag that definition of value in the quick-service restaurant $(QSR)$ sector is changing and causing structural headwinds for traditional companies
** Morgan Stanley says the way consumers evaluate value is growing beyond drivers of price and portion size
** Adds that evolution is making QSR brands reconsider their customer proposition
** "This challenges the outlook for traditional QSR – but creates growth opportunities for newer fast casual concepts," says Morgan Stanley
** Downgrades DMP DMP.AX to "equal-weight" and slashes PT
** Maintains preference for Guzman y Gomez GYG.AX because of its positioning as early stage QSR brand; adds co has a long run of domestic growth
** Shares of DMP down 4.7% at A$20.3 while GYG edges 0.6% lower
** Brokerage has a A$41.9 PT on GYG and "over-weight" rating
(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)
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