Potbelly Corporation Reports Results for Second Fiscal Quarter 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

Potbelly (NASDAQ: PBPB) reported financial results for Q2 2024. Key highlights include:

• Average Weekly Sales increased 0.6% to $26,110
• Total revenues decreased 5.5% to $119.7 million
• Same-store sales increased 0.4%
• GAAP net income was $34.7 million, with diluted EPS of $1.13
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.9% to $8.5 million

The company opened 4 new shops in Q2, bringing the total to 9 year-to-date. Potbelly signed commitments for 22 new shops, totaling 54 in 2024. The company has 663 open and committed shops, a 25% increase from Q2 2023. Potbelly introduced Q3'24 guidance and updated 2024 guidance, projecting same-store sales growth between -1.5% to +0.5% and adjusted EBITDA of $27.0M to $30.0M for the full year.

Positive

• Same-store sales increased 0.4% in Q2 2024
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.9% to $8.5 million
• 22 new franchise shop commitments in Q2, totaling 54 in 2024
• 663 open and committed shops, representing a 25% increase over Q2 2023
• Franchise royalties, fees and rent income increased 117.4%

Negative

• Total revenues decreased 5.5% to $119.7 million
• Company-operated sandwich shop sales decreased $9.2 million or 7.4%
• Q3'24 guidance projects same-store sales growth between -3.5% to -1.5%

Financial Analyst

Potbelly's Q2 2024 results show a mixed performance with some positive indicators amid challenges. The 0.4% increase in same-store sales and 5.9% growth in Adjusted EBITDA to $8.5 million are encouraging. However, the 5.5% decrease in total revenues to $119.7 million is concerning.

The company's focus on franchising is evident, with a 117.4% increase in franchise royalties, fees and rent income. This strategy could lead to more stable revenue streams long-term. The 22 new franchise shop commitments in Q2 and 54 total in 2024 indicate strong growth potential.

The $31.3 million income tax benefit significantly boosted GAAP net income, but investors should focus on the adjusted figures for a clearer picture of operational performance. The company's ability to maintain growth in a challenging macro environment will be important to watch in the coming quarters.

Market Research Analyst

Potbelly's performance reflects broader trends in the fast-casual dining sector. The modest 0.6% increase in Average Weekly Sales to $26,110 suggests the company is holding its ground in a competitive market. The success of digital channels and the Potbelly Perks loyalty program aligns with industry-wide shifts towards tech-driven customer engagement.

The company's expansion strategy, focusing on franchising, is a smart move in the current economic climate. It allows for brand growth while minimizing capital expenditure. The 25% increase in open and committed shops year-over-year is impressive and could lead to significant market share gains if executed well.

However, the negative same-store sales guidance for Q3 2024 (-3.5% to -1.5%) indicates potential headwinds. This could be due to broader economic pressures affecting consumer spending in the restaurant sector. Potbelly's ability to navigate these challenges while maintaining its expansion plans will be critical for its long-term success.

Retail Investment Advisor

For retail investors, Potbelly's Q2 results present a nuanced picture. The company's strong franchise growth and consistent shop margin expansion are positive signs. The 13 consecutive quarters of year-over-year shop margin growth demonstrate operational efficiency improvements.

The $19.3 million remaining in the share repurchase program could provide some support for the stock price. However, investors should note that the company only repurchased $0.7 million worth of shares in Q2, which might indicate caution in capital allocation.

The updated 2024 guidance, with same-store sales growth between -1.5% and +0.5%, suggests a challenging near-term outlook. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to meet its Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $27.0M to $30.0M for 2024, as this will be important for valuation.

Overall, while Potbelly shows promise in its franchise-led growth strategy, the current macroeconomic headwinds and mixed financial results warrant a cautious approach for retail investors.

22 additional new franchise shop commitments in the second quarter

9 shop openings year-to-date through August 8th

CHICAGO, Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), (“Potbelly” or the “Company”) the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Key highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to June 25, 2023:

• Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased 0.6% to $26,110 and, inclusive of the impact of refranchising 26 former company locations since Q1 2023.
• Total revenues decreased by 5.5% to $119.7 million compared to $126.6 million.
  • Company-operated sandwich shop sales, net decreased $9.2 million or 7.4% driven by the short-term impact of last year’s refranchising which included the sale of 26 company shops since Q1 2023.
  • Franchise royalties, fees and rent income increased $2.2 million or 117.4% driven by a 53% increase in franchised units.
• Same-store sales in the second quarter increased 0.4%.
• GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $34.7 million compared to $2.2 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.13 compared to $0.07. These increases were inclusive of a $31.3 million income tax benefit for the release of the Company’s tax valuation allowance in Q2 2024.
• Adjusted net income¹ attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $2.5 million compared to $2.0 million. Adjusted diluted EPS¹ was $0.08 compared to $0.07.
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 5.9% to $8.5 million compared to $8.0 million.
  

(1)	Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures. For reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, see the accompanying financial tables. For a discussion of why we consider them useful, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Bob Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer of Potbelly Corporation, commented, “The hard work and dedication of our team members during the second quarter enabled us to continue our growth in three key areas of the business. We grew same-store sales by 0.4%, we posted our 13th consecutive quarter of year-over-year shop margin expansion, and we opened four new shops to go along with franchise commitments for 22 additional shops. As we look ahead to the second half of 2024 and beyond, despite the challenging macro environment, we remain incredibly confident in the future of our brand. First and foremost, our customer satisfaction scores continue to indicate that our customers love our food and service. Second, our digital channels including our Potbelly Perks loyalty program remain a key driver of our business. And finally, we are seeing success with new shop openings, which on average, are outperforming our expectations. In short, we remain focused on executing our Five-Pillar Strategy as we grow our brand to create value for stakeholders.”        

Financial Outlook        

The company introduces 3Q’24 and updated 2024 guidance below, while reiterating the previously provided long-term growth ranges.

	3Q’24 Guidance
Same Store Sales % Growth	-3.5% to -1.5%
Adjusted EBITDA (2)	$6.5M - $8.0M

	2024 Guidance
Same Store Sales % Growth	-1.5% to +0.5%
New Unit Growth	At least 30 shops
Adjusted EBITDA (2)	$27.0M to $30.0M

(2)

Quarterly and full-year guidance set forth above reflect the impact of refranchising 33 former company locations in 2023; the 53rd week in 2023, which will not recur in 2024; increased costs associated with the Company’s investment in development efforts to support sustained franchise growth and a $1.1 million settlement gain in the first quarter 2024 with a third-party software provider. The effect of 2023 refranchising is most pronounced in the first three quarters of 2024.

Development Update
During the second quarter, the Company opened four Potbelly shops which brings the total number of new shops to seven through the end of the second quarter and to nine year-to-date through August 8, 2024. In addition, during the second quarter, the Company signed shop commitments for a total of 22 new Potbelly shops bringing the total number of new shop commitments signed in 2024 to 54. As of June 30, 2024, Potbelly has 663 open and committed shops representing an increase of 25% over the second quarter of 2023.

Share Repurchase Program
During the second quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 86 thousand shares of its common stock for a total of approximately $0.7 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had $19.3 million under its share repurchase program.

The Company may repurchase shares of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or by other means, including through the use of trading plans intended to qualify under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. The timing and total amount of common stock repurchases will depend upon business, economic and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, prevailing stock prices, and other considerations.

Conference Call
A conference call and audio webcast has been scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss these results. Investors, analysts, and members of the media interested in listening to the live presentation are encouraged to join a webcast of the call with accompanying presentation slides, available on the investor relations portion of the Company's website at www.potbelly.com. For those that cannot join the webcast, you can participate by dialing 1-800-579-2543 in the U.S. & Canada, or 1-785-424-1789 internationally. The conference ID is POTBELLY.

For those unable to participate, an audio replay will be available following the call through Thursday, August 15, 2024. To access the replay, please call 844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada), or 412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 11156428. A web-based archive of the conference call will also be available at the above website.

About Potbelly
Potbelly Corporation is a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers’ smiles with warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for more than 40 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in an environment that reflects the local neighborhood. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country - with more than 425 shops in the United States including more than 80 franchised shops in the United States. For more information, please visit our website at www.potbelly.com.

Definitions

The following definitions apply to these terms as used throughout this press release:

• Revenues – represents net company-operated sandwich shop sales and our franchise royalties and fees. Net company-operated shop sales consist of food and beverage sales, net of promotional allowances and employee meals. Franchise royalties and fees consist of royalty income, franchise fee, and other fees collected from franchisees including advertising and rent.
• Company-operated comparable store sales or same-store traffic – an operating measure that represents the change in year-over-year sales or entrée counts for the comparable company-operated store base open for 15 months or longer. In fiscal years that include a 53^rd week, the last week of the fourth quarter and fiscal year is excluded from the year-over-year comparisons so that the time periods are consistent. In fiscal years that follow a 53-week year, the current period sales are compared to the trailing 52-week sales to compare against the most closely comparable weeks from the prior calendar year.
• Average Weekly Sales (AWS) – an operating measure that represents the average weekly sales of all company-operated shops which reported sales during the associated time period.
• Average Unit Volume (AUV) – an operating measure that represents the average annual sales of all company-operated shops which reported sales during the associated time period.
• System-wide sales – an operating measure that represents the sum of sales generated by company-operated shops and sales generated by franchised shops, net of all promotional allowances, discounts, and employee meals. Net sales from franchised shops are not included in total revenues. Rather, revenues are limited to the royalties, fees and other income collected from franchisees.
• EBITDA – a non-GAAP measure that represents income before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense and the provision for income taxes.
• Adjusted EBITDA – a non-GAAP measure that represents income before depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense and the provision for income taxes, adjusted to eliminate the impact of other items, including certain non-cash and other items that we do not consider reflective of underlying business performance.
• Shop-level profit (loss) – a non-GAAP measure that represents income (loss) from operations excluding franchise royalties and fees, franchise support, marketing and rent expenses, general and administrative expenses, depreciation expense, pre-opening costs, restructuring costs, loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities and impairment, loss on the disposal of property and equipment and shop closures.
• Shop-level profit (loss) margin – a non-GAAP measure that represents shop-level profit expressed as a percentage of net company-operated sandwich shop sales.
• Adjusted net income (loss) – a non-GAAP measure that represents net income (loss), adjusted to eliminate the impact of restructuring costs, impairment, loss on the disposal of property and equipment, shop closures, and other items we do not consider representative of our ongoing operating performance, including the income tax effects of those adjustments and the change in our income tax valuation allowance.
• Adjusted diluted EPS – a non-GAAP measure that represents adjusted net income (loss) divided by the weighted average number of fully dilutive common shares outstanding.
• Shop commitments – an operating measure that represents the number of company and franchise shops that are committed to be developed. For franchise shops, a shop development area agreement (SDAA) or standalone franchise agreement represents a commitment. For company shops, a commitment is made through a good faith combination of business decision-making and capital allocation needed to develop and operate a new shop location.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). Within this press release, we make reference to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted net income, shop-level profit, and shop-level profit margin, which are non-GAAP financial measures. The Company includes these non-GAAP financial measures because management believes they are useful to investors in that they provide for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making.

Management uses adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS to evaluate the Company’s performance and in order to have comparable financial results to analyze changes in our underlying business from quarter to quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS exclude the impact of certain non-cash charges and other items that affect the comparability of results in past quarters and which we do not believe are reflective of underlying business performance. Management uses shop-level profit and shop-level profit margin as key metrics to evaluate the profitability of incremental sales at our shops, to evaluate our shop performance across periods and to evaluate our shop financial performance against our competitors.

Accordingly, the Company believes the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, is a useful financial analysis tool that can assist investors in assessing the Company’s operating performance and underlying prospects. This analysis should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. This analysis, as well as the other information in this press release, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and footnotes contained in the documents that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company in this press release may be different from the methods used by other companies. For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please refer to the table, “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures.” Because the Company is not able to estimate the impact of specific line items, which have the potential to significantly impact, favorably or unfavorably, the Company's reported earnings in future periods, the Company is not providing a reconciliation for the 2024 guidance.

Forward-Looking Statements

In addition to historical information, this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, written, oral or otherwise made, represent the Company’s expectation or belief concerning future events. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “intends,” “plans,” “strives,” “goal,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “projects” or “anticipates” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this press release may include, among others, statements relating to our (i) future financial position and results of operations, (ii) 3Q’24 and full year 2024 outlook and guidance and (iii) expectations regarding our new stock repurchase program.

By nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by the forward-looking statement, due to reasons including, but not limited to, risks related to the COVID-19 outbreak; compliance with our Credit Agreement covenants; competition; general economic conditions; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy; the success of our initiatives to increase sales and traffic; changes in commodity, energy and other costs; our ability to attract and retain management and employees; consumer reaction to industry-related public health issues and perceptions of food safety; our ability to manage our growth; reputational and brand issues; price and availability of commodities; consumer confidence and spending patterns; and weather conditions. In addition, there may be other factors of which we are presently unaware or that we currently deem immaterial that could cause our actual results to be materially different from the results referenced in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations are reasonable, we may not achieve our plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and currently available data and are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events or performance. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. See “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements” included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and other risk factors described from time to time in subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or other subsequent filings, all of which are available on our website at www.potbelly.com. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

Investor Contact:
Jeff Priester
ICR
investor@potbelly.com

Media Contact:
ICR
PotbellyPR@icrinc.com

Potbelly Corporation Consolidated Statements of Operations and Margin Analysis – Unaudited (amounts in thousands, except per share data)
	For the Quarter Ended													For the Year to Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				% of Revenue			Jun 25, 2023				% of Revenue				Jun 30, 2024			% of Revenue			Jun 25, 2023			% of Revenue
Revenues
Sandwich shop sales, net	$	115,536			96.5	%		$	124,709			98.5	%		$	223,113			96.6	%		$	241,656		98.7	%
Franchise royalties, fees and rent income		4,161			3.5				1,914			1.5				7,737			3.4				3,237		1.3
Total revenues		119,697			100.0				126,623			100.0				230,850			100.0				244,893		100.0
Expenses
(Percentages stated as a percent of sandwich shop sales, net)
Sandwich shop operating expenses, excluding depreciation
Food, beverage and packaging costs		31,306			27.1				34,903			28.0				60,576			27.2				67,523		27.9
Labor and related expenses		32,313			28.0				37,866			30.4				64,566			28.9				74,368		30.8
Occupancy expenses		12,543			10.9				13,083			10.5				24,257			10.9				26,393		10.9
Other operating expenses		21,264			18.4				20,925			16.8				41,093			18.4				41,409		17.1
(Percentages stated as a percent of total revenues)
Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses		3,001			2.5				1,215			1.0				5,538			2.4				1,806		0.7
General and administrative expenses		11,866			9.9				11,695			9.2				23,413			10.1				21,664		8.8
Depreciation expense		3,016			2.5				2,887			2.3				6,027			2.6				5,857		2.4
Pre-opening costs		96			NM				33			NM				96			NM				55		NM
Loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities		28			NM				14			NM				161			NM				963		0.4
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures		145			0.1				658			0.5				886			0.4				1,703		0.7
Total expenses		115,578			96.6				123,279			97.4				226,613			98.2				241,741		98.7
Income from operations		4,119			3.4				3,344			2.6				4,237			1.8				3,152		NM
Interest expense, net		181			0.2				1,011			0.8				545			0.2				1,678		0.7
Loss on extinguishment of debt		—			NM				—			NM				2,376			NM				239		NM
Income before income taxes		3,938			3.3				2,333			1.8				1,316			0.6				1,235		0.5
Income tax expense (benefit)		(30,982	)		(25.9	)			(48	)		NM				(30,931	)		(13.4	)			57		NM
Net income		34,920			29.2				2,381			1.9				32,247			14.0				1,178		0.5
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest		208			0.2				165			0.1				302			0.1				288		0.1
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation	$	34,712			29.0	%		$	2,216			1.8	%		$	31,945			13.9	%		$	890		0.4	%
Net income per common share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic	$	1.16						$	0.08						$	1.07						$	0.03
Diluted	$	1.13						$	0.07						$	1.04						$	0.03
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		29,926							29,199							29,903							29,053
Diluted		30,714							30,088							30,842							29,776
	"NM" - Amount is not meaningful

Potbelly Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets – Unaudited (amounts in thousands, except par value data)
	Jun 30, 2024				Dec 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,322			$	33,788
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $20 and $26 as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		8,973				7,960
Inventories		3,353				3,516
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		7,445				7,828
Assets classified as held-for-sale		—				—
Total current assets		28,093				53,092
Property and equipment, net		46,730				45,087
Right-of-use assets for operating leases		137,199				144,390
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		3,404				3,404
Goodwill		2,053				2,056
Restricted cash		749				749
Deferred tax assets		30,976				—
Deferred expenses, net and other assets		5,406				3,681
Total assets	$	254,610			$	252,460
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	9,216			$	9,927
Accrued expenses		30,149				35,377
Short-term operating lease liabilities		23,539				24,525
Current portion of long-term debt		—				1,250
Total current liabilities		62,904				71,078
Long-term debt, net of current portion		4,000				19,168
Long-term operating lease liabilities		133,222				142,050
Other long-term liabilities		6,782				6,070
Total liabilities		206,908				238,367
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value—authorized 200,000 shares; outstanding 29,944 and 29,364 shares as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively		397				389
Warrants		1,745				2,219
Additional paid-in-capital		467,550				462,583
Treasury stock, held at cost, 10,354 and 10,077 shares as of June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively		(119,538	)			(116,701	)
Accumulated deficit		(301,852	)			(333,797	)
Total stockholders’ equity		48,302				14,693
Non-controlling interest		(600	)			(600	)
Total equity		47,702				14,093
Total liabilities and equity	$	254,610			$	252,460

Potbelly Corporation Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Unaudited (amounts in thousands)
	For the Year to Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	32,247			$	1,178
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense		6,027				5,857
Noncash lease expense		12,568				12,386
Deferred income tax		(31,251	)			(81	)
Stock-based compensation expense		3,192				2,216
Asset impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures		463				1,061
Loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities		162				936
Loss on extinguishment of debt		2,376				224
Other operating activities		130				209
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(1,035	)			(1,862	)
Inventories		169				281
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(900	)			(240	)
Accounts payable		(522	)			(1,222	)
Operating lease liabilities		(14,540	)			(13,707	)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities		(5,236	)			4,786
Net cash provided by operating activities:		3,850				12,022
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment		(8,687	)			(7,281	)
Proceeds from sale of refranchised shops and other assets		227				1,362
Net cash used in investing activities:		(8,460	)			(5,919	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under Revolving Facility		7,000				—
Borrowings under Term Loan		—				25,000
Borrowings under Former Credit Facility		—				14,600
Repayments under Revolving Facility		(3,000	)			—
Repayments under Term Loan		(22,827	)			—
Repayments under Former Credit Facility		—				(23,150	)
Payment of debt issuance costs		(623	)			(2,204	)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants		1,309				961
Employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements		(1,710	)			(976	)
Distributions to non-controlling interest		(302	)			(318	)
Principal payments made for Term Loan		—				(625	)
Treasury Stock repurchase		(703	)			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities:		(20,856	)			13,288
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		(25,466	)			19,391
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		34,537				15,619
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	9,071			$	35,010
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid	$	553			$	245
Interest paid	$	493			$	1,446
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:
Unpaid liability for purchases of property and equipment	$	803			$	1,035
Unpaid liability for employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements	$	424			$	149

Potbelly Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures – Unaudited (amounts in thousands, except per share data)
	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year To Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023				Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported	$	34,712			$	2,216			$	31,945			$	890
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)		145				658				886				1,703
Loss on extinguishment of debt(2)		—				—				2,376				239
Loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)		28				14				161				963
Total adjustments before income tax		173				672				3,423				2,905
Income tax adjustments(4)		(32,361	)			(857	)			(32,615	)			(1,180	)
Total adjustments after income tax		(32,188	)			(185	)			(29,192	)			1,725
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation	$	2,524			$	2,031			$	2,753			$	2,615
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, basic	$	0.08			$	0.07			$	0.09			$	0.09
Adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, diluted	$	0.08			$	0.07			$	0.09			$	0.09
Shares used in computing adjusted net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share:
Basic		29,926				29,199				29,903				29,053
Diluted		30,714				30,088				30,842				29,776

	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year To Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023				Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023
Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported	$	34,712			$	2,216			$	31,945			$	890
Depreciation expense		3,016				2,887				6,027				5,857
Interest expense, net		181				1,011				545				1,678
Income tax (benefit) expense		(30,982	)			(48	)			(30,931	)			57
EBITDA	$	6,927			$	6,066			$	7,586			$	8,482
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)		145				658				886				1,703
Stock-based compensation expense		1,421				1,305				3,192				2,216
Loss on extinguishment of debt(2)		—				—				2,376				239
Loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)		28				14				161				963
Adjusted EBITDA	$	8,521			$	8,043			$	14,201			$	13,603

Potbelly Corporation Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures – Unaudited (amounts in thousands, except per share data)
	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year To Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023				Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023
Income from operations [A]	$	4,119			$	3,344			$	4,237			$	3,152
Income from operations margin [A÷B]		3.4	%			2.6	%			1.8	%			1.3	%
Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income		4,161				1,914				7,737				3,237
Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses		3,001				1,215				5,538				1,806
General and administrative expenses		11,866				11,695				23,413				21,664
Depreciation expense		3,016				2,887				6,027				5,857
Pre-opening costs		96				33				96				55
Loss on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(3)		28				14				161				963
Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures(1)		145				658				886				1,703
Shop-level profit [C]	$	18,110			$	17,932			$	32,621			$	31,963
Total revenues [B]	$	119,697			$	126,623			$	230,850			$	244,893
Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income		4,161				1,914				7,737				3,237
Sandwich shop sales, net [D]	$	115,536			$	124,709			$	223,113			$	241,656
Shop-level profit margin [C÷D]		15.7	%			14.4	%			14.6	%			13.2	%

Potbelly Corporation Selected Operating Data – Unaudited (amounts in thousands, except shop counts)
	For the Quarter Ended								For the Year to Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023				Jun 30, 2024				Jun 25, 2023
Selected Operating Data
Revenue Data:
Company-operated comparable store sales		0.4	%			12.9	%			0.1	%			17.2	%
System-Wide Sales
Sales from company-operated shops, net	$	115,536			$	124,709			$	223,113			$	241,656
Sales from franchise shops, net		26,782				17,608				53,393				32,340
System-wide sales	$	142,318			$	142,317			$	276,506			$	273,996

	For the Quarter Ended						For the Year to Date Ended
	Jun 30, 2024			Jun 25, 2023			Jun 30, 2024			Jun 25, 2023
Company-operated shops:
Beginning of period	345			373			345			384
Openings	2			-			2
Shops sold to franchisee	(1	)		-			(1	)		(8	)
Closures	(1	)		(1	)		(1	)		(4	)
Shops at end of period	345			372			345			372
Franchised shops:
Beginning of period	82			53			79			45
Openings	2			2			5			2
Shops sold to franchisee	1			-			1			8
Closures	(1	)		-			(1	)
Shops at end of period	84			55			84			55
System-wide shops:
Beginning of period	427			426			424			429
Openings	4			2			7			2
Closures	(2	)		(1	)		(2	)		(4	)
Shops at end of period	429			427			429			427

Potbelly Corporation Footnotes to the Press Release, Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures & Selected Operating Data
1)	This adjustment includes costs related to impairment of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closure expenses.
2)	This adjustment includes costs related to the loss recognized upon the termination of the Company’s term loan and former credit agreement for 2024 and 2023, respectively.
3)	This adjustment includes costs related to our plan to grow our franchise units domestically through multi-unit shop development area agreements, which may include refranchising certain company-operated shops.
4)	This adjustment includes the tax impacts of the other adjustments listed above based on the Company’s effective tax rate and the change in the Company’s income tax valuation allowance during the period.

FAQ

What was Potbelly's (PBPB) same-store sales growth in Q2 2024?

Potbelly's same-store sales increased by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2024.

How many new shops did Potbelly (PBPB) open in 2024 so far?

Potbelly opened 9 new shops year-to-date through August 8, 2024.

What is Potbelly's (PBPB) projected adjusted EBITDA for 2024?

Potbelly projects adjusted EBITDA of $27.0M to $30.0M for the full year 2024.

How many franchise shop commitments did Potbelly (PBPB) secure in Q2 2024?

Potbelly secured commitments for 22 new franchise shops in Q2 2024.