"North Star" Five-Point Plan Continues to
Gain Traction
Repaid $8.4 Million of Debt and Repurchased
$5 Million of Stock
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or
the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an
innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a
family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for
the fiscal third quarter ended October 1, 2023.
Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2023, Compared to
the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022:
- Total revenues are $277.6 million, a decrease of $9.2 million.
- Comparable restaurant revenue(1) decreased 3.4%.
- Comparable restaurant dine-in sales(2) increased 0.5%.
- Net loss is $8.2 million, a decrease of $4.5 million from a net
loss of $12.7 million during the same period of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA(3) (a non-GAAP metric) is $6.8 million, a $2.9
million increase.
- Completed Sale-Leaseback transaction for nine restaurants,
generating net proceeds of approximately $30.4 million and a gain,
net of expenses of $14.9 million.
- Repaid $8.4 million of debt and repurchased $5.0 million of
stock.
Highlights for the Year-to-Date Period of Fiscal 2023,
Compared to the Year-to-Date Period of Fiscal 2022:
- Total revenues are $994.0 million, an increase of $18.1
million.
- Comparable restaurant revenue(1) increased 2.9%.
- Comparable restaurant dine-in sales(2) increased 8.4%.
- Net loss is $7.5 million, a decrease of $26.7 million from a
net loss of $34.2 million during the same period of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA(3) (a non-GAAP metric) is $58.3 million, a
$14.5 million increase.
- Completed two Sale-Leaseback transactions for eighteen
restaurants, generating net proceeds of $58.8 million and a gain,
net of expenses of $29.4 million.
- Repaid $24.9 million of debt and repurchased $10.0 million of
stock.
(1)
Comparable restaurant revenue represents
revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated five full
quarters as of the end of the period presented. For the twelve and
forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 there were 409 and 408 comparable
restaurants, respectively, out of the total 417 Company-owned
restaurants.
(2)
Comparable restaurant dine-in sales are
calculated based on the Company’s point-of-sale sales data, which
does not include adjustments for loyalty breakage.
(3)
See Schedule III for a reconciliation of
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to Net income (loss).
G.J. Hart, Red Robin’s President and Chief Executive Officer
said, "We have made tremendous progress in 2023, first investing in
people and hospitality and recently launching quality upgrades to
ingredients and offerings across our menu. The enhancements we are
making across all touch points continue to resonate with our guests
resulting in increases in satisfaction, and we expect will
ultimately drive increased traffic counts.”
Hart continued, “We anticipated a headwind in sales and traffic
in the second half of 2023, as we unwind the deep discounting and
promotional activity from 2022 and discontinue virtual brands. This
intentional shift supports execution of the great Red Robin
experience we expect to deliver to every guest, and is another step
to building long term, sustainable traffic. We are pleased to see
traffic trends improving to start the fourth quarter. Through the
first four weeks of the fourth quarter, comparable restaurant
traffic trends have improved 300 basis points as compared to the
final four weeks of the third quarter, led by dine-in traffic.”
Hart concluded, “I am incredibly proud of our team and their
work. We have invested back into the business while delivering
significant gains in financial results. Year-to-date, comparable
restaurant revenue increased 2.9% and Adjusted EBITDA increased to
$58.3 million from $43.7 million last year. I am more confident
than ever in the comeback of this iconic brand.”
Third Quarter 2023 Financial Summary
The following table presents financial results for the third
fiscal quarter of 2023, compared to results from the same period in
2022:
Twelve Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
Total revenues (millions)
$
277.6
$
286.8
Restaurant revenues (millions)
273.1
282.4
Net income (loss) (millions)
(8.2
)
(12.7
)
Income (loss) from operations
(millions)
(1.9
)
(8.1
)
Income (loss) from operations as a percent
of total revenues
(0.7
)%
(2.8
)%
Restaurant Level Operating Profit
(millions)(1)
$
30.4
$
35.6
Restaurant Level Operating Profit
Margin(1)
11.1
%
12.6
%
Adjusted EBITDA (millions)(2)
$
6.8
$
3.9
Net income (loss) per diluted share ($ per
share)
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.80
)
Adjusted income (loss) per diluted share
($ per share)(3)
$
(0.79
)
$
(1.04
)
(1)
See Schedule II for a reconciliation of
Restaurant Level Operating Profit and Restaurant Level Operating
Profit Margin, non-GAAP measures, to Income (loss) from operations
and Income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total
revenues, respectively.
(2)
See Schedule III for a reconciliation of
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, to Net income (loss).
(3)
See Schedule I for a reconciliation of
Adjusted income (loss) per diluted share, a non-GAAP measure, to
Net income (loss) per diluted share.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company repaid $8.4
million of debt. As of October 1, 2023, Red Robin had outstanding
borrowings under its credit facility of $189.1 million, in addition
to amounts issued under letters of credit of $11.7 million, and
liquidity of approximately $73.6 million, including cash and cash
equivalents and available borrowing capacity under its credit
facility.
Share Repurchase Activity
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company repurchased
480,071 shares of stock under its existing $75 million share
repurchase program at an average price of $10.33 for a total of
approximately $5.0 million. This repurchase substantially completes
the $10 million maximum amount permitted under the Company’s
current Credit Agreement.
Sale-Leaseback Activity
During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company completed a
$31.1 million Sale-Leaseback transaction with Essential Properties
Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: EPRT) to sell and simultaneously
lease-back nine owned properties. Net proceeds were used to repay
debt, fund capital investments, and support share repurchase
activity pursuant to the Company's Credit Agreement.
Also, during the third quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company
marketed a third tranche of owned properties for sale-leaseback and
received positive interest and multiple bids from investors. The
Company continues to engage with the top bidders, evaluate a
potential transaction and may select a winning bid in the fourth
quarter. If completed, the Company expects net proceeds will be
used to repay debt, pursuant to the Company's Credit Agreement.
Outlook for Fiscal 2023 and Guidance Policy
The Company provides guidance of select information related to
the Company’s financial and operating performance, and such
measures may differ from year to year. The projections are as of
this date and Red Robin assumes no obligation to update or
supplement this information.
The Company's Initial, Prior, and Current guidance metrics are
as follows:
Initial Guidance February 28,
2023
Prior Guidance August 15,
2023
Current Guidance November 1,
2023
Total Revenue
Approximately $1.3 billion
At least $1.3 billion
At least $1.3 billion
Comparable Restaurant Revenue
N/A
Increase 1.0% to 3.0%
Increase 1.0% to 3.0%
Restaurant Level Operating Profit(1),
inclusive of investments in the guest experience
At least 13.0%
At least 13.5%
13.0% to 13.5%
Selling, general and administrative costs,
inclusive of incentive compensation costs
$120 to $125 million
$127 to $132 million
$123 to $127 million
Capital expenditures
$35 to $40 million
$45 to $50 million
$45 to $50 million
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$62.5 to $72.5 million
$72.5 to $82.5 million
$72.5 to $77.5 million
Fiscal 2023 includes 53 weeks versus 52 weeks in fiscal
2022.
(1)
The Company has not provided a
reconciliation of its Restaurant Level Operating Profit or Adjusted
EBITDA outlook to the most comparable GAAP measure of Income from
operations and Net income, respectively. Providing Income (loss)
from operations and Net Income (loss) guidance is potentially
misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting
event-driven transactional and other non-core operating items that
are included in Income from operations and Net income (loss),
including asset impairments and income tax valuation adjustments.
The reconciliations of Restaurant Level Operating Profit and
Adjusted EBITDA to Income from operations and Net income (loss),
respectively, for the historical periods presented herein is
indicative of the reconciliations that will be prepared upon
completion of the periods covered by the non-GAAP guidance. Please
refer to the historical period Reconciliation of Income from
operations to Restaurant Level Operating Profit and Net income
(loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA included on Schedule II and
Schedule III of this release.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
Red Robin will host an investor conference call to discuss
financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2023 and outlook
for fiscal 2023 today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be
accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-689-8560 which will be
answered by an operator or by clicking Call Me™.
The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior
to its scheduled start.
A replay will be available from approximately two hours after
the end of the conference call and can be accessed by dialing
412-317-6671; the conference ID is 13741958. The replay will be
available through Wednesday, November 8, 2023.
The call will be webcast live and later archived from the
Company’s Investor Relations website.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual
dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under
the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe
nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our
table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food
more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and
mainstream favorites to guests of all ages in a casual, playful
atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin
serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts,
signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's
now easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available
for to-go, delivery and catering, or you can download our new app
for easy customization, access to the Red Robin Royalty® dashboard
and more. There are more than 500 Red Robin restaurants across the
United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise
agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!
Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this press release regarding the
Company's future performance; the implementation of the Company’s
“North Star” plan and the anticipated impacts thereof; expense
management; product quality; our anticipated investments including
in labor, kitchen equipment, product enhancement, and the
renovation program, and the anticipated impacts of such investments
on guest satisfaction and profitability; our ability to complete
Sale-Leaseback transactions and anticipated uses of the proceeds of
such transaction; planned and potential future transactions
including additional Sale-Leaseback transactions; our strategies;
guest experience and shareholder value; anticipated uses of capital
and planned investments in technology platforms; continued guest
demand for dine-in and off-premise offerings; our expectations for
sales and traffic; the impact of industry labor and supply chain
challenges and inflationary pressures; statements under the heading
"Outlook for Fiscal 2023 and Guidance Policy," including with
respect to total revenue, net income, comparable restaurant
revenue, restaurant level operating profit, selling, general and
administrative costs, capital expenditures and Adjusted EBITDA; our
ability to mitigate cost inflation; and all other statements that
are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be
reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements
are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words
such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan,"
"project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook" or "estimate," or
the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology
are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as
required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update
such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after
such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any
such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those described in the statements based on a number
of factors, including but not limited to the following: the risk
that our financial performance for Q4 2023 is different than our
forecast, which is informed by trends in the first four weeks of
the quarter; the effectiveness of the Company's strategic
initiatives, including our “North Star” plan, labor and service
models, and operational improvement initiatives and our ability to
execute on such strategic initiatives; our ability to recruit,
staff, train, and retain our workforce; the effectiveness and
timing of the Company's marketing strategies and promotions; menu
changes and pricing strategy; anticipated sales growth, costs,
including timing of the Donatos® expansion; the implementation,
rollout, and timing of new technology solutions; risks associated
with the transition and retention of our key personnel; risks
associated with our completed and potential future Sale-Leaseback
transactions; risks associated with our share repurchase program,
including that we are not obligated to acquire any particular
amount of our common stock thereunder; risks associated with the
acquisition of additional restaurants; our ability to achieve
revenue and cost savings from off-premises sales and other
initiatives; competition in the casual dining market and
discounting by competitors; changes in consumer spending trends and
habits; changes in the availability and cost of food products,
labor, and energy; general economic and operating conditions,
including changes in consumer disposable income, weather
conditions, and other events affecting the regions where our
restaurants are operated; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost
and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; changes
in federal, state, or local laws and regulations affecting the
operation of our restaurants, including minimum wage and tip credit
regulations, consumer and occupational health and safety
regulations, health insurance coverage and other benefits,
nutritional disclosures, and employment eligibility-related
documentation requirements; costs and other effects of legal claims
by Team Members, franchisees, customers, vendors, stockholders, and
others, including negative publicity regarding food safety or cyber
security; the impact of any future public health emergencies; and
other risk factors described from time to time in the Company's
Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all
amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Comparable Restaurant Revenue
The following table presents the percentage change in comparable
restaurant revenue in the first and second quarter, and year to
date period of fiscal 2023:
Comparable Restaurant Increase
(Decrease) Versus Prior Year
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Year to Date, October 1,
2023
Guest Traffic
(6.0)%
(10.4)%
(4.6)%
Average Guest Check
Menu Price Increase
8.8%
7.7%
7.9%
Menu Mix
(2.1)%
(2.8)%
(1.3)%
Discounts
0.8%
2.1%
0.9%
Total Guest Check
7.5%
7.0%
7.5%
Total Change in Comparable Restaurant
Revenue
1.5%
(3.4)%
2.9%
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS,
INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
Twelve Weeks Ended
Forty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
Revenues:
Restaurant revenue
$
273,133
$
282,415
$
973,307
$
951,633
Franchise and other revenues
4,427
4,390
20,713
24,302
Total revenues
277,560
286,805
994,020
975,935
Costs and expenses:
Restaurant operating costs (excluding
depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Cost of sales
65,128
70,640
236,171
234,283
Labor
103,741
100,522
358,841
340,273
Other operating
50,351
52,858
174,243
172,725
Occupancy
23,523
22,828
76,806
76,406
Depreciation and amortization
14,672
17,368
52,253
58,924
General and administrative
19,190
21,498
66,656
64,665
Selling
8,771
14,194
22,692
37,503
Pre-opening and acquisition costs
—
217
586
514
Other charges (gains), net
(5,878
)
(5,217
)
(6,726
)
8,236
Total costs and expenses
279,498
294,908
981,522
993,529
Income (loss) from operations
(1,938
)
(8,103
)
12,498
(17,594
)
Other expense:
Interest expense, net and other
5,945
4,590
19,541
16,151
Loss before income taxes
(7,883
)
(12,693
)
(7,043
)
(33,745
)
Income tax provision (benefit)
278
(43
)
453
453
Net loss
$
(8,161
)
$
(12,650
)
$
(7,496
)
$
(34,198
)
Loss per share:
Basic
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.80
)
$
(0.47
)
$
(2.16
)
Diluted
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.80
)
$
(0.47
)
$
(2.16
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
15,799
15,892
15,949
15,816
Diluted
15,799
15,892
15,949
15,816
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS,
INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In
thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
October 1, 2023
December 25, 2022
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
48,550
$
48,826
Accounts receivable, net
11,819
21,427
Inventories
27,013
26,447
Income tax receivable
462
562
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
12,945
12,938
Restricted cash
12,268
9,380
Total current assets
113,057
119,580
Property and equipment, net
264,278
318,517
Operating lease assets, net
372,057
361,432
Intangible assets, net
17,114
17,727
Other assets, net
10,808
14,889
Total assets
$
777,314
$
832,145
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
(deficit):
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
30,020
$
39,336
Accrued payroll and payroll-related
liabilities
37,828
33,666
Unearned revenue
31,980
46,944
Current portion of operating lease
obligations
50,250
47,394
Current portion of long-term debt
875
3,375
Accrued liabilities and other
53,495
49,498
Total current liabilities
204,448
220,213
Long-term debt
182,142
203,155
Long-term portion of operating lease
obligations
389,416
393,157
Other non-current liabilities
10,051
13,831
Total liabilities
786,057
830,356
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000
shares authorized; 20,449 shares issued; 15,482 and 15,934 shares
outstanding as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022
20
20
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000
shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of October
1, 2023 and December 25, 2022
—
—
Treasury stock 4,967 and 4,515 shares, at
cost, as of October 1, 2023 and December 25, 2022
(176,813
)
(182,810
)
Paid-in capital
229,769
238,803
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net
of tax
(34
)
(34
)
Accumulated deficit
(61,685
)
(54,190
)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
(8,743
)
1,789
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
(deficit)
$
777,314
$
832,145
Schedule I
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP
Results
Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to
Non-GAAP Adjusted Net income (loss) and Adjusted income (loss) per
share - diluted
(In thousands, except per share data,
unaudited)
In addition to the results provided in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") throughout this press
release, the Company has provided Adjusted net income (loss) and
Adjusted loss per share - diluted, which are non-GAAP measurements
which present the twelve and forty weeks ended October 1, 2023 and
October 2, 2022. Net income (loss) and diluted loss per share,
excluding the effects of change in estimate - gift card breakage,
asset impairment, litigation contingencies, the write-off of
unamortized debt issuance costs, restaurant closure costs, other
financing costs, gain on sale leaseback, net of expenses, closed
corporate office costs, net of sublease income, COVID-19 related
charges, severance and executive transition costs, related income
tax effects, and other. We have revised our definition of adjusted
loss per diluted share to exclude gain on sale leaseback, net of
expenses and other. We did not revise the prior year’s adjusted
loss per diluted share because there were no other charges similar
in nature to these costs. The Company believes the presentation of
net income (loss) and loss per share exclusive of the identified
items gives the reader additional insight into the ongoing
operational results of the Company. Management believes this
supplemental information will assist with comparisons of past and
future financial results against the present financial results
presented herein. Income tax effect of reconciling items was
calculated based on the change in the total tax provision
calculation after adjusting for the identified item. The non-GAAP
measurements are intended to supplement the presentation of the
Company’s financial results in accordance with GAAP.
Twelve Weeks Ended
Forty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
Net income (loss) as reported
$
(8,161
)
$
(12,650
)
$
(7,496
)
$
(34,198
)
Gain on sale leaseback, net of
expenses
(14,883
)
—
(29,413
)
—
Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(9,204
)
—
(9,204
)
Litigation contingencies
3,600
133
9,140
47
Restaurant closure costs, net
(91
)
(1,570
)
1,546
309
Severance and executive transition
341
1,825
3,195
1,954
Asset impairment
4,800
2,187
7,187
13,048
Other (1)
277
—
1,366
—
Closed corporate office costs, net of
sublease income
78
267
253
267
Other financing costs(2)
—
1,022
—
1,392
COVID-19 related charges
—
123
—
423
Change in estimate, gift card
breakage(3)
—
—
—
(5,246
)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance
costs(4)
—
—
—
1,727
Income tax expense
1,528
1,356
1,749
(1,226
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
(12,511
)
$
(16,511
)
$
(12,473
)
$
(30,707
)
Basic loss per share:
Net income (loss) as reported
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.80
)
$
(0.47
)
$
(2.16
)
Gain on sale leaseback, net of
expenses
(0.94
)
—
(1.84
)
—
Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(0.58
)
—
(0.58
)
Litigation contingencies
0.23
0.01
0.57
—
Change in estimate, gift card breakage
(0.01
)
(0.10
)
0.10
0.02
Restaurant closure costs, net
0.02
0.11
0.20
0.12
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance
cost
0.30
0.14
0.45
0.82
Severance and executive transition
0.02
—
0.09
—
Income tax expense
—
0.02
0.02
0.02
Asset impairment
—
0.06
—
0.09
Other
—
0.01
—
0.03
Other financing costs
—
—
—
(0.33
)
COVID-19 related charges
—
—
—
0.11
Closed corporate office costs, net of
sublease income
0.10
0.09
0.11
(0.08
)
Adjusted loss per share - basic
$
(0.79
)
$
(1.04
)
$
(0.78
)
$
(1.94
)
Diluted loss per share:
Net income (loss) as reported
$
(0.52
)
$
(0.80
)
$
(0.47
)
$
(2.16
)
Gain on sale leaseback, net of
expenses
(0.94
)
—
(1.84
)
—
Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(0.58
)
—
(0.58
)
Litigation contingencies
0.23
0.01
0.57
—
Restaurant closure costs, net
(0.01
)
(0.10
)
0.10
0.02
Severance and executive transition
0.02
0.11
0.20
0.12
Asset impairment
0.30
0.14
0.45
0.82
Other
0.02
—
0.09
—
Closed corporate office costs, net of
sublease income
—
0.02
0.02
0.02
Other financing costs
—
0.06
—
0.09
COVID-19 related charges
—
0.01
—
0.03
Change in estimate, gift card breakage
—
—
—
(0.33
)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance
costs
—
—
—
0.11
Income tax expense
0.10
0.09
0.11
(0.08
)
Adjusted income (loss) per share -
diluted
$
(0.79
)
$
(1.04
)
$
(0.78
)
$
(1.94
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
15,799
15,892
15,949
15,816
Diluted(5)
15,799
15,892
15,949
15,816
(1)
Other primarily includes non-cash charges
related to terminated capital projects and disposals, and certain
insurance claim proceeds.
(2)
Other financing costs includes legal and
other charges related to the refinancing of our prior credit
agreement in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
(3)
During the forty weeks ended October 2,
2022, the Company re-evaluated the estimated redemption pattern
related to gift cards. The impact comprises $5.9 million included
in Franchise royalties, fees, and other revenue partially offset by
$0.6 million in gift card commission costs included in Selling on
the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(4)
Write-off of unamortized debt issuance
costs related to the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs
related to our legacy credit agreement with the completion of the
refinancing of our Credit Agreement in the first quarter of fiscal
year 2022.
(5)
For the 12 weeks ending October 1, 2023
and 40 weeks ending October 1, 2023, the impact of dilutive shares
is excluded in the calculations due to our net loss position. For
diluted shares reported on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations, the impact of dilutive shares is excluded due to the
reported net loss for the quarter and year-to-date.
Schedule II
Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from
Operations to Non-GAAP Restaurant-Level Operating Profit
(In thousands, unaudited)
The Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an
important measure for management and investors because it is widely
regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to
evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The
Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from
operations less franchise royalties, fees and other revenue, plus
other charges (gains), net, pre-opening costs, selling costs,
general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and
amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs
that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance
charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability
insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and
amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to
restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical
sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the
restaurants. The measure also excludes selling costs and general
and administrative expenses, and therefore excludes costs
associated with selling, general, and administrative functions, and
pre-opening costs. The Company excludes Other charges (gains), net
because these costs are not related to the ongoing operations of
its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a
measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be
considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from
operations or net income (loss) as indicators of financial
performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not
be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies
in the Company's industry.
Twelve Weeks Ended
Forty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
Income (loss) from operations
$
(1,938
)
(0.7
)%
$
(8,103
)
(2.8
)%
$
12,498
1.3
%
$
(17,594
)
(1.8
)%
Less:
Franchise royalties, fees and other
revenue
4,427
1.6
%
4,390
1.5
%
20,713
2.1
%
24,302
2.5
%
Add:
Other charges, net
(5,878
)
(2.1
)
(5,217
)
(1.8
)
(6,726
)
(0.7
)
8,236
0.8
Pre-opening costs
—
—
217
0.1
586
0.1
514
0.1
Selling
8,771
3.2
14,194
4.9
22,692
2.3
37,503
3.8
General and administrative expenses
19,190
6.9
21,498
7.5
66,656
6.7
64,665
6.6
Depreciation and amortization
14,672
5.3
17,368
6.1
52,253
5.3
58,924
6.0
Restaurant-level operating profit
$
30,390
$
35,567
$
127,246
$
127,946
Income (loss) from operations as a
percentage of total revenues
(0.7
)%
(2.8
)%
1.3
%
(1.8
)%
Restaurant-level operating profit margin
(as a percentage of restaurant revenue)
11.1
%
12.6
%
13.1
%
13.4
%
Schedule III
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands, unaudited)
The Company believes the non-GAAP measures of EBITDA and
adjusted EBITDA give the reader additional insight into the ongoing
operational results of the Company, and it is intended to
supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in
accordance with GAAP. We define EBITDA as net loss before interest
expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted
EBITDA further excludes the effects of change in accounting
estimate - gift card breakage, asset impairment, litigation
contingencies, restaurant closure costs, net, other financing
costs, COVID-19 related charges, severance and executive transition
costs, closed corporate office, net of sublease income, and gain of
sale leaseback, net of expenses, and other. We have revised our
definition of adjusted EBITDA to exclude gain of sale leaseback,
net of expenses and other. We did not revise prior years’ adjusted
EBITDA because there were no other charges similar in nature to
these costs. Other companies may define EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA
differently, and as a result our measure of EBITDA and adjusted
EBITDA may not be directly comparable to those of other companies.
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and
not as a substitute for, net loss as reported in accordance with
U.S. GAAP as a measure of performance.
Twelve Weeks Ended
Forty Weeks Ended
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
October 1, 2023
October 2, 2022
Net income (loss) as reported
$
(8,161
)
$
(12,650
)
$
(7,496
)
$
(34,198
)
Interest expense, net
5,885
4,419
19,766
15,137
Income tax provision (benefit)
278
(43
)
453
453
Depreciation and amortization
14,672
17,368
52,253
58,924
EBITDA
12,674
9,094
64,976
40,316
Change in accounting estimate, gift card
breakage
—
—
—
(5,246
)
Other charges, net:
Gain on sale leaseback, net of
expenses
(14,883
)
—
(29,413
)
—
Gain on sale of restaurant property
—
(9,204
)
—
(9,204
)
Litigation contingencies
3,600
133
9,140
47
Restaurant closure costs, net
(91
)
(1,570
)
1,546
309
Severance and executive transition
341
1,825
3,195
1,954
Asset impairment
4,800
2,187
7,187
13,048
Other
277
—
1,366
—
Closed corporate office costs, net of
sublease income
78
267
253
267
Other financing costs
—
1,022
—
1,392
COVID-19 related charges
—
123
—
423
Adjusted EBITDA
$
6,796
$
3,877
$
58,250
$
43,711
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