Jim Sanderson is an experienced equity research analyst specializing in restaurants and supporting sectors. He holds an MBA in Finance & Economics from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and has an extensive background in financial analysis, valuation, and trade & channel research across consumer and retail sectors, including consumer staples/discretionary. Sanderson’s work in identifying investment opportunities and assessing financial markets’ trends has been described as precise and insightful.

Sanderson has worked as an equity research analyst for several reputable firms, including Northcoast Research, Arthur W. Wood Company, and Detwiler Fenton, where he served as a Managing Director - Consumer Analyst. He also served as COO & Managing Partner at Farmhouse Equity Research, LLC, where he advised clients on emerging companies.

Before his interest in finance took over, Sanderson completed his undergraduate studies with a BA in Russian Civilization from the University of Chicago. Additionally, he has professional certificates in Corporate Finance from Columbia University and Supply Chain Management from MITx on edX.