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Jun 30, 2020

Noodles & Co Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Noodles & Company reported a consistent sales recovery led by digital and off-premise business, with recovery continuing into Q3.

Key Takeaways

Noodles & Company announced its Q2 2020 financial results, showing a sales recovery driven by digital and off-premise business growth. The company's average unit volumes were nearly flat year-over-year in July, and digital sales accounted for 74% of total sales, growing 135% year-over-year. The company reported a net loss of $13.5 million, but maintains a strong financial position with $62.1 million in cash on hand.

Total revenue was $80.2 million compared to $120.2 million.

Comparable restaurant sales decreased 30.9% system-wide.

Digital sales grew 135% and accounted for 74% of sales.

Net loss was $13.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$80.2M
Previous year: $120M
-33.3%
EPS
-$0.18
Previous year: $0.05
-460.0%
System-wide comparable sales
-30.9%
Previous year: 4.6%
-771.7%
Restaurant contribution margin
6.7%
Previous year: 17.1%
-60.8%
Gross Profit
$5.54M
Previous year: $21.7M
-74.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$62.1M
Previous year: $3.34M
+1760.4%
Free Cash Flow
$4.47M
Previous year: $4.84M
-7.6%
Total Assets
$422M
Previous year: $381M
+10.8%

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Forward Guidance

Due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19, the company does not have any further updates on its fiscal year 2020 expectations following the withdrawal of its financial guidance on March 16, 2020.