Potbelly Corporation Reports Strong Results for Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2023
- Positive same-store sales growth of 6.3% in Q4 2023.
- AWS of $24,960 and total revenues increased by 4.7% to $125.7 million.
- Full-year total revenues increased by 8.7% to $491.4 million.
- Same-store sales increased by 12.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by 80.0% to $28.3 million.
- Introduction of new long-term growth ranges for 2024.
- President and CEO Bob Wright expressed pride in the team's achievements and highlighted the success of the Five-Pillar Strategy.
- None.
Insights
The reported same-store sales growth of 6.3% and AWS increase of 3.4% to $24,960 for Potbelly Corporation indicate a robust performance in the restaurant industry, particularly for a company specializing in neighborhood sandwich shops. The consistent positive same-store sales growth for eleven consecutive quarters suggests a strong brand loyalty and effective operational strategies, likely contributing to a positive sentiment among investors. The traffic growth as a major driver of sales underscores the success of Potbelly's marketing and customer engagement efforts.
Regarding the Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, the 202 new shop commitments reflect an aggressive expansion strategy. This can be seen as a move to increase market penetration and operational scale, which in the long run could lead to greater economies of scale and potentially higher margins. However, investors should consider the risks associated with rapid expansion, such as potential over-saturation and increased competition.
The provided outlook for the first quarter and full year of 2024, with same-store sales expected to range from a slight decrease to a modest increase, may temper investor expectations. The guidance indicates a cautious optimism, reflecting a realistic approach in an industry subject to fluctuations in consumer spending habits and economic conditions. The focus on long-term sustainable growth aligns with prudent business strategy, which may be more appealing to long-term investors than those looking for short-term gains.
From a financial perspective, the increased total revenues and improved profitability, with a 370-basis point improvement to shop margin achieving 14.2% for the year, are strong indicators of Potbelly's financial health. The adjusted EBITDA increase of 80.0% to $28.3 million compared to the previous year demonstrates effective cost management and operational efficiency. These figures could potentially lead to a positive reevaluation of the company's stock, as earnings growth is a key driver of stock prices.
The reported GAAP net income remaining stable at $2.7 million, despite the revenue increases, may raise questions regarding the translation of top-line growth to bottom-line results. This stability, matched with an unchanged GAAP diluted EPS, suggests that while the company is growing, it may also be facing increased expenses that could be diluting the impact of its revenue growth on net income.
Investors should note the non-GAAP measures such as adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS provided by the company. While these figures can offer a clearer view of the company's operational performance by excluding one-time items and other non-recurring events, reliance solely on non-GAAP measures can obscure the full financial picture. It is essential to consider both GAAP and non-GAAP measures when evaluating the company's performance.
The food service industry is highly susceptible to macroeconomic factors such as disposable income levels, employment rates and consumer confidence. Potbelly's performance, particularly the traffic growth, suggests resilience in the face of any recent economic headwinds. The company's ability to increase sales in such an environment could indicate a strong value proposition and competitive positioning within the industry.
However, the cautious guidance for the upcoming year, with same-store sales projected to be in the low- to mid-single digits, may reflect broader economic concerns such as inflationary pressures and potential decreases in consumer discretionary spending. The company's focus on long-term growth and its ability to adapt to economic changes will be critical for maintaining its competitive edge and ensuring shareholder value.
It is also worth noting the impact of the 53rd week in the fiscal year 2023, which does not recur in 2024. This anomaly can affect year-over-year comparisons and may need to be factored into the analysis of the company's growth trajectory. Additionally, the refranchising of 33 locations could alter the revenue structure and margin profile, shifting more towards a franchise fee-based model with potentially lower capital expenditure requirements.
Fourth quarter same-store sales growth of
202 new shop commitments to-date under the Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative
Provides first quarter and full year 2024 outlook; Introduces new long-term growth ranges
CHICAGO, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), (“Potbelly” or the “Company”) the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop concept, today reported financial results for its 14-week fourth fiscal quarter and 53-week full year ended December 31, 2023. The comparable period-year periods in 2022 included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively.
Key highlights for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, compared to December 25, 2022:
- Total revenues increased by
4.7% to$125.7 million compared to$120.2 million . - Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased
3.4% to$24,960 and, inclusive of refranchising and the 53rd week, total company shop sales increased by2.7% to$122.3 million compared to$119.0 million . - Positive same-store sales for the eleventh-consecutive quarter, ending the fourth quarter at +
6.3% , with traffic growth as a major driver and expansion of traffic share during each period of the quarter. - GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was
$2.7 million compared to$2.7 million . GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was$0.09 compared to$0.09 . - Adjusted net income1 attributable to Potbelly Corporation was
$0.7 million compared to$2.6 million . Adjusted diluted EPS1 was$0.02 compared to$0.09 . - Adjusted EBITDA1 was
$7.5 million compared to$7.5 million .
Key highlights for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to December 25, 2022:
- Total revenues increased by
8.7% to$491.4 million compared to$452.0 million . - Average Weekly Sales (AWS) increased
11.2% to$24,990 and, inclusive of refranchising and the 53rd week, total company shop sales increased by7.7% to$482.2 million compared to$447.9 million . - Same-store sales of +
12.0% , with traffic growth as a major driver. - GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was
$5.1 million compared to$4.3 million . GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was$0.17 compared to$0.15 . - Adjusted net income1 attributable to Potbelly Corporation was
$4.4 million compared to a loss of$0.1 million . Adjusted diluted EPS1 was$0.15 compared to$0.00 . - Adjusted EBITDA1 increased
80.0% to$28.3 million compared to$15.7 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, “I am very proud of what our team accomplished in the 4th quarter and full year 2023. Our Five-Pillar Strategy maintains our focus on what matters most to our customers and associates while growing our brand to the benefit of our franchisees and shareholders. Traffic driven sales, shop level and company profitability and unit growth development efforts headlined our success.”
Wright added, “Our strong quarter capped an outstanding year where we strengthened the Potbelly brand with increased systemwide sales, driven by
Financial Outlook
| 1Q’24 Guidance | 2024 Guidance | Long-Term Growth Ranges | |
| Same Store Sales | ( | Low- to Mid-Single Digit | Low- to Mid-Single Digit |
| New Unit Growth | -- | ~ | Low-Double Digit |
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | High-Single to Low-Double Digit | Low- to Mid-Double Digit |
| (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 |
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 1-844-825-9789 in the U.S. & Canada, or 1-412-317-5180 internationally.
For those unable to participate, an audio replay will be available following the call through Thursday, March 14, 2024. To access the replay, please call 844-512-2921 (U.S. & Canada), or 412-317-6671 (International) and enter confirmation code 10186182. 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 transactions for the comparable company-operated store base open for 15 months or longer. In fiscal years that include a 53rd 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.
- 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.”
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) business strategy, including our five-pillar strategic plan and our short- and long-term goals, (iii) growth potential, including franchise unit growth, (iv) ability to sustain progress made towards our profitability targets and long-term strategic growth, (v) intentions to leverage sales and control costs, (vi) expectation that we will make meaningful progress in Potbelly’s next phase of growth, (vii) anticipated revenue and profitability growth in 2023, (viii) expectations and plans for new shop development deals and new shop openings in 2024; (ix) expectations regarding digital business growth and opportunities for digital innovation; and (x) plans for food and marketing innovations, including our marketing initiatives; (xi) ability to drive demand and value for our customers; (xii) fiscal year 2024 outlook including our projections regarding AWSs, AUVs, same-store sales growth, shop-level margin, adjusted EBITDA and unit growth; (xiii) expectations for a 2,000 unit system; (xiv) expectations regarding wages, and (xv) expectations regarding our new reporting framework.
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
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| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | % of Revenue | Dec 25, 2022 | % of Revenue | Dec 31, 2023 | % of Revenue | Dec 25, 2022 | % of Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandwich shop sales, net | $ | 122,251 | 97.2 | % | $ | 119,029 | 99.1 | % | $ | 482,246 | 98.1 | % | $ | 447,901 | 99.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Franchise royalties, fees and rent income | 3,498 | 2.8 | 1,122 | 0.9 | 9,163 | 1.9 | 4,072 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 125,749 | 100.0 | 120,151 | 100.0 | 491,409 | 100.0 | 451,973 | 100.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Percentages stated as a percent of sandwich shop sales, net) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandwich shop operating expenses, excluding depreciation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Food, beverage and packaging costs | 33,302 | 27.2 | 34,199 | 28.7 | 133,726 | 27.7 | 129,151 | 28.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Labor and related expenses | 35,188 | 28.8 | 36,690 | 30.8 | 143,744 | 29.8 | 142,095 | 31.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Occupancy expenses | 12,839 | 10.5 | 13,327 | 11.2 | 51,885 | 10.8 | 54,536 | 12.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 21,677 | 17.7 | 17,940 | 15.1 | 84,363 | 17.5 | 74,916 | 16.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Percentages stated as a percent of total revenues) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses | 2,382 | 1.9 | 333 | 0.3 | 5,741 | 1.2 | 694 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 14,938 | 11.9 | 10,842 | 9.0 | 48,496 | 9.9 | 37,741 | 8.4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 3,236 | 2.6 | 2,802 | 2.3 | 12,138 | 2.5 | 11,890 | 2.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pre-opening costs | 1 | NM | - | NM | 115 | NM | - | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities | (3,215 | ) | (2.6 | ) | - | NM | (2,142 | ) | (0.4 | ) | - | NM | ||||||||||||||
| Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures | 1,177 | 0.9 | 775 | 0.6 | 3,338 | 0.7 | 4,754 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 121,524 | 96.6 | 116,908 | 97.3 | 481,403 | 98.0 | 455,777 | 100.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | 4,225 | 3.4 | 3,243 | 2.7 | 10,006 | 2.0 | (3,804 | ) | (0.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 750 | 0.6 | 311 | 0.3 | 3,281 | 0.7 | 1,349 | 0.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loss/(Gain) on extinguishment of debt | — | NM | — | NM | 239 | NM | (10,191 | ) | (2.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 3,475 | 2.8 | 2,932 | 2.4 | 6,486 | 1.3 | 5,038 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 723 | 0.6 | 178 | 0.1 | 909 | 0.2 | 327 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 2,752 | 2.2 | 2,754 | 2.3 | 5,577 | 1.1 | 4,711 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | 16 | NM | 99 | NM | 458 | NM | 366 | NM | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation | $ | 2,736 | 2.2 | % | $ | 2,655 | 2.2 | % | $ | 5,119 | 1.0 | % | $ | 4,345 | 1.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Net income per common share attributable to common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 29,360 | 28,812 | 29,201 | 28,625 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 30,191 | 28,939 | 30,088 | 29,065 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 33,788 | $ | 15,619 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances of | 7,960 | 6,420 | |||||
| Inventories | 3,516 | 3,990 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 7,828 | 4,501 | |||||
| Total current assets | 53,092 | 30,530 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 45,087 | 44,477 | |||||
| Right-of-use assets for operating leases | 144,390 | 160,891 | |||||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 3,404 | 3,404 | |||||
| Goodwill | 2,056 | 2,222 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 749 | — | |||||
| Deferred expenses, net and other assets | 3,681 | 3,647 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 252,460 | $ | 245,171 | |||
| Liabilities and equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 9,927 | $ | 10,718 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 35,377 | 30,826 | |||||
| Short-term operating lease liabilities | 24,525 | 27,395 | |||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 1,250 | — | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 71,078 | 68,939 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 19,168 | 8,550 | |||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 142,050 | 160,968 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 6,070 | 2,441 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 238,367 | 240,898 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Equity | |||||||
| Common stock, | 389 | 384 | |||||
| Warrants | 2,219 | 2,566 | |||||
| Additional paid-in-capital | 462,583 | 455,831 | |||||
| Treasury stock, held at cost, 10,077 and 9,924 shares as of December 31, 2023, and December 25, 2022, respectively | (116,701 | ) | (115,388 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (333,797 | ) | (338,916 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 14,693 | 4,477 | |||||
| Non-controlling interest | (600 | ) | (204 | ) | |||
| Total equity | 14,093 | 4,273 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 252,460 | $ | 245,171 | |||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 5,577 | $ | 4,711 | $ | (23,623 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 12,138 | 11,890 | 15,909 | ||||||||
| Noncash lease expense | 25,814 | 25,792 | 25,856 | ||||||||
| Deferred income tax | — | 18 | 18 | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 5,450 | 3,265 | 2,137 | ||||||||
| Asset impairment, store closure and disposal of property and equipment | 1,058 | 3,651 | 4,572 | ||||||||
| Gain on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities | (2,202 | ) | — | — | |||||||
| Loss/(gain) on extinguishment of debt | 224 | (10,191 | ) | — | |||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 482 | 270 | 305 | ||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | (1,580 | ) | (387 | ) | (1,677 | ) | |||||
| Inventories | 177 | (499 | ) | (502 | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (3,989 | ) | (520 | ) | 1,083 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | (1,025 | ) | 2,239 | 326 | |||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (30,721 | ) | (27,984 | ) | (32,932 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 8,086 | 221 | 3,655 | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 19,488 | 12,476 | (4,873 | ) | |||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (17,053 | ) | (8,426 | ) | (9,048 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from sales of refranchised shops | 6,282 | — | — | ||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (10,771 | ) | (8,426 | ) | (9,048 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Borrowings under Term Loan | 25,000 | — | — | ||||||||
| Principal payments made for Term Loan | (2,838 | ) | — | — | |||||||
| Borrowings under revolving credit facility | 14,600 | 39,050 | 38,000 | ||||||||
| Repayments under revolving credit facility | (23,150 | ) | (40,350 | ) | (34,436 | ) | |||||
| Payment of debt issuance costs | (2,205 | ) | (196 | ) | (195 | ) | |||||
| Proceeds from issuance of common shares and warrants, net of fees | 961 | — | 14,839 | ||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | — | — | 219 | ||||||||
| Employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements | (1,312 | ) | (813 | ) | (1,298 | ) | |||||
| Distributions to non-controlling interest | (854 | ) | (475 | ) | (189 | ) | |||||
| Contributions from non-controlling interest | — | — | 208 | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 10,202 | (2,784 | ) | 17,148 | |||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 18,918 | 1,266 | 3,227 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 15,619 | 14,353 | 11,126 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 34,537 | $ | 15,619 | $ | 14,353 | |||||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Income taxes paid | 278 | 139 | 185 | ||||||||
| Interest paid | 3,483 | 936 | 608 | ||||||||
| Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||
| (Loss)/gain on extinguishment of debt and accrued interest | $ | (224 | ) | $ | 10,191 | $ | — | ||||
| Unpaid liability for purchases of property and equipment | 1,008 | 778 | 460 | ||||||||
| Unpaid liability for employee taxes on certain stock-based payment arrangements | 13 | 15 | 13 | ||||||||
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| (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| For the Quarter Ended | For the Year to Date Ended | ||||||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported | $ | 2,736 | $ | 2,655 | $ | 5,119 | $ | 4,345 | |||||||
| Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures | 1,177 | 775 | 3,338 | 4,754 | |||||||||||
| Loss/(gain) on extinguishment of debt(1) | — | — | 239 | (10,191 | ) | ||||||||||
| Gain on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(2) | (3,215 | ) | — | (2,142 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Total adjustments before income tax | (2,037 | ) | 775 | 1,435 | (5,437 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax adjustments(3) | 25 | (802 | ) | (2,135 | ) | 1,024 | |||||||||
| Total adjustments after income tax | (2,012 | ) | (27 | ) | (700 | ) | (4,413 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Potbelly Corporation | $ | 724 | $ | 2,628 | $ | 4,420 | $ | (68 | ) | ||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share, diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||||
| Shares used in computing adjusted net income (loss) attributable to Potbelly Corporation per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 29,360 | 28,812 | 29,201 | 28,625 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 30,191 | 28,939 | 30,088 | 29,065 | |||||||||||
| For the Quarter Ended | For the Year to Date Ended | |||||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation, as reported | $ | 2,736 | $ | 2,655 | $ | 5,119 | $ | 4,345 | ||||||
| Depreciation expense | 3,236 | 2,802 | 12,138 | 11,890 | ||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 750 | 311 | 3,281 | 1,349 | ||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 723 | 178 | 909 | 327 | ||||||||||
| EBITDA | 7,445 | 5,946 | 21,447 | 17,911 | ||||||||||
| Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures | 1,177 | 775 | 3,338 | 4,754 | ||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2,042 | 819 | 5,449 | 3,265 | ||||||||||
| Loss/(gain) on extinguishment of debt(1) | - | - | 239 | (10,191 | ) | |||||||||
| Gain on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(2) | (3,215 | ) | - | (2,142 | ) | - | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 7,450 | $ | 7,540 | $ | 28,331 | $ | 15,739 | ||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations [A] | $ | 4,225 | $ | 3,243 | $ | 10,006 | $ | (3,804 | ) | ||||||
| Income (loss) from operations margin [A÷B] | 3.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% | (0.8)% | |||||||||||
| Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income | 3,498 | 1,122 | 9,163 | 4,072 | |||||||||||
| Franchise support, rent and marketing expenses | 2,382 | 333 | 5,741 | 694 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 14,938 | 10,842 | 48,496 | 37,741 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 3,236 | 2,802 | 12,138 | 11,890 | |||||||||||
| Pre-opening costs | 1 | — | 115 | — | |||||||||||
| Gain on Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative activities(2) | (3,215 | ) | — | (2,142 | ) | — | |||||||||
| Impairment, loss on disposal of property and equipment and shop closures | 1,177 | 775 | 3,338 | 4,754 | |||||||||||
| Shop-level profit [C] | $ | 19,245 | $ | 16,873 | $ | 68,528 | $ | 47,203 | |||||||
| Total revenues [B] | $ | 125,749 | $ | 120,151 | $ | 491,409 | $ | 451,973 | |||||||
| Less: Franchise royalties, fees and rent income | 3,498 | 1,122 | 9,163 | 4,072 | |||||||||||
| Sandwich shop sales, net [D] | $ | 122,251 | $ | 119,029 | $ | 482,246 | $ | 447,901 | |||||||
| Shop-level profit margin [C÷D] | |||||||||||||||
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| Selected Operating Data – Unaudited | |||||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands, except shop counts) | |||||||||||
| For the Quarter Ended | For the Year to Date Ended | ||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | ||||||||
| Selected Operating Data | |||||||||||
| Shop Activity: | |||||||||||
| Company-operated shops, end of period | 345 | 384 | 345 | 384 | |||||||
| Franchise shops, end of period | 79 | 45 | 79 | 45 | |||||||
| Revenue Data: | |||||||||||
| Company-operated comparable store sales | |||||||||||
| For the Quarter Ended | For the Year to Date Ended | ||||||||||
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 25, 2022 | ||||||||
| Sales from company-operated shops, net | $ | 122,251 | $ | 119,029 | $ | 482,246 | $ | 447,901 | |||
| Sales from franchise shops, net | 25,238 | 13,380 | 77,443 | 49,332 | |||||||
| System-wide sales | $ | 147,489 | $ | 132,409 | $ | 559,688 | $ | 497,233 | |||
| Potbelly Corporation | |
| Footnotes to the Press Release, Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures & Selected | |
| Operating Data | |
| 1) | This adjustment relates to the loss recognized upon termination of the Company’s former credit agreement which was completed during the first quarter of 2023. |
| 2) | This adjustment includes net gains recognized during the period which relate to the Company’s Franchise Growth Acceleration Initiative, including net gains and losses on the sale of assets and fair value adjustments for assets classified as held-for-sale. |
| 3) | 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. |
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