Better Buy: McDonald's vs. Papa John's

If you could only buy one stock, would you buy a dependable Dividend Aristocrat with limited upside, or would you rather bet on a turnaround play with a much lower dividend yield?

If you just got lost in this investing jargon, don't worry -- we'll define some terms in a moment. But that's the question investors should ask when deciding between investing in fast-food giant McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) versus pizza chain Papa John's International (NASDAQ: PZZA).

The turnaround underway at Papa John's is real, and that's good news for shareholders. But I'd pick the reliable dividend of McDonald's if forced to choose.

Source Fool.com