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Sep 26, 2021

Potbelly Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Potbelly reported third quarter results with same-store-sales increasing and achieving shop-level profitability.

Key Takeaways

Potbelly Corporation reported a 40% increase in total revenues to $101.7 million compared to $72.7 million, and a GAAP net loss attributable to Potbelly Corporation was ($2.9) million, compared to a GAAP net loss of ($13.4) million. Adjusted diluted EPS was a loss of ($0.05) compared to an adjusted diluted EPS loss of ($0.42).

Same-store sales trends continued to show improvement, ending the third quarter at +33.7% compared to the year ago period

Third consecutive quarter of Average Unit Volumes (AUV) growth, exceeding $20K/week in the third quarter.

National rollout of new menu drove increased revenue, traffic, and higher average check during the quarter.

Same-store traffic improved +21.3% for the third quarter compared to the third quarter 2020, with Suburban, Drive-Thru and University shops reporting positive same-store traffic growth compared to the third quarter 2019.

Total Revenue
$102M
Previous year: $72.7M
+40.0%
EPS
-$0.05
Previous year: -$0.42
-88.1%
Gross Profit
$26.9M
Previous year: $12.2M
+120.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$9.8M
Previous year: $23.4M
-58.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$5.89M
Previous year: -$4.19M
+40.7%
Total Assets
$257M
Previous year: $307M
-16.3%

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Forward Guidance

The Company's primary focus is the continued execution of the Company’s business priorities and finalizing their three-year strategic growth plan.