Potbelly Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Potbelly Corporation reported strong Q4 2022 results, with a 17% increase in total revenues to $120.2 million and same-store sales up 18.9%. The company achieved an operating income of $3.2 million and a GAAP net income of $2.7 million, driven by shop-level margin expansion. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $7.5 million, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.
Total revenues increased by 17% to $120.2 million.
Same-store sales increased by 18.9%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of positive growth.
Operating income reached $3.2 million with shop-level margin expansion to 14.2%.
GAAP net income attributable to Potbelly Corporation was $2.7 million, a significant improvement from the previous year's net loss.
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Forward Guidance
Potbelly provided its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2023, anticipating continued growth and momentum.
Positive Outlook
- AUVs are projected to be between $23,000 and $24,000 for Q1 2023.
- Expects record AUVs for fiscal year 2023
- Same-store sales are expected to grow between 18.5% and 20.5% for Q1 2023.
- High single-digit growth in same-store sales for fiscal year 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $4-5 million for Q1 2023.
Challenges Ahead
- Shop-level margin is expected to be between 10.0% and 11.5% for Q1 2023.
- Low teens shop-level margin for fiscal year 2023
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
- No specific negative aspects were provided in the outlook summary.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income