Apr 17, 2022

Red Robin Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported financial results, showing increased restaurant revenue and improved net loss compared to the prior year.

Key Takeaways

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported positive financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 17, 2022. Restaurant revenue increased by 19.4% compared to 2021, driven by a 19.7% increase in comparable restaurant revenue. The net loss improved by $5.6 million compared to 2021, and adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.6 million.

Restaurant revenue increased by 19.4% compared to 2021, reaching $380.6 million.

Comparable restaurant revenue increased by 19.7% compared to 2021, driven by increases in both average guest check and guest count.

Net loss improved by $5.6 million compared to 2021, totaling $3.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA improved by $0.6 million compared to 2021, reaching $28.0 million.

Total Revenue
$396M
Previous year: $326M
+21.2%
EPS
-$0.12
Previous year: -$0.3
-60.0%
Restaurant-Level Operating Profit Margin
14%
Gross Profit
$44.1M
Previous year: $115M
-61.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$33.8M
Previous year: $22.3M
+51.6%
Total Assets
$907M
Previous year: $951M
-4.7%

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Forward Guidance

The Company reiterated its full year 2022 guidance, including mid-to-high single digit restaurant labor cost inflation, selling, general and administrative costs between $145 and $155 million, adjusted EBITDA between $80 and $90 million, and capital expenditures of $40 to $50 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued investment in maintaining restaurants and systems.
  • Modest new restaurant growth.
  • Donatos® expansion to approximately 50 restaurants.
  • Improvements to operational technology solutions.
  • Off-premises execution enhancements.

Challenges Ahead

  • Mid-to-high single digit restaurant labor cost inflation.
  • Selling, general and administrative costs between $145 and $155 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $80 and $90 million.
  • Capital expenditures of $40 to $50 million.
  • Commodity cost inflation guidance for full year 2022 is updated to low double digit inflation.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income